Join OC Parks staff and volunteers in enhancing the nature area habitat for local wildlife. Activities may include invasive plant removal, planting natives, watering, removing trash and Butterfly Garden maintenance.

No experience necessary and all tools will be provided. Please bring a hat, sunscreen, snacks and water. Closed-toe shoes and a long sleeve shirt are recommended. Please arrive on time, as work will begin promptly at 9 a.m.

This activity occurs each week with limited space available. Advance registration is required. Learn more and register here.

Please park in parking lot H and walk to the volunteer shed west of the overflow lot entrance.

The program is free and parking is $5 per vehicle.

Minors 16 and younger must have a guardian present at all times.

Inclement weather may cancel this program. 

Join OC Parks staff and volunteers in enhancing the nature area habitat for local wildlife. Activities may include invasive plant removal, planting natives, watering, removing trash and Butterfly Garden maintenance.

No experience necessary and all tools will be provided. Please bring a hat, sunscreen, snacks and water. Closed-toe shoes and a long sleeve shirt are recommended. Please arrive on time, as work will begin promptly at 9 a.m.

This activity occurs each week with limited space available. Advance registration is required. Learn more and register here.

Please park in parking lot H and walk to the volunteer shed west of the overflow lot entrance.

The program is free and parking is $5 per vehicle.

Minors 16 and younger must have a guardian present at all times.

Inclement weather may cancel this program. 

*This program has been canceled due to projected significant cloud cover.*

Join us at the Caspers Wilderness Park Nature Center to view the total lunar eclipse! 

A total lunar eclipse happens when the Earth passes directly between the sun and moon, completely blocking the face of the moon. The result is a spectacular red colored moon.

Bring lawn chairs, blankets and anything else you might need to enjoy the show. Wearing layers is recommended. 

Knowledgeable volunteers will be on-site with telescopes available for viewing the eclipse. 

Space is limited and advance registration is required. Learn more and register here. 

Parking will be available in the San Juan Meadow group area and guests will need to walk up the hill to the viewing area at the Nature Center. ADA parking will be available. 

The program is free and parking is $3 per vehicle. 

Rain or significant cloud cover will cancel the program. 

Have you ever wanted to learn about preserving and canning your own food? Join OC Parks and The Master Food Preservers of Orange County at George Key Ranch Historic Park for a food preservation demonstration on Saturday, March 22.

While commonly used jams, jellies and pies, rhubarb is a versatile vegetable and can be used to make a tangy BBQ sauce that will complement your spring grilled meats and vegetables. Participants will have the opportunity to learn what materials are required, the step-by-step process and get some tips from the experts.

Program and parking are free, but reservations are required due to limited parking onsite.

Learn more and register here.

Dates shown are week of stocking. Schedule is subject to change and will be updated as available.

California Fishing License required age 16+ at all parks besides Irvine Lake.

Week of March 17-21, 2025               

• Clark Regional Park    
• Irvine Lake
• Mile Square Regional Park
• Yorba Regional Park       

Week of April 21-25, 2025          

• Carbon Canyon Regional Park
• Clark Regional Park
• Laguna Niguel Regional Park         

Week of May 19-23, 2025              

• Irvine Lake
• Mile Square Regional Park
• Tri-City Regional Park         

Week of June 9-13, 2025                             

• Carbon Canyon Regional Park
• Irvine Regional Park  
• Laguna Niguel Regional Park
• Yorba Regional Park

Week of July 14-18, 2025         

• Laguna Niguel Regional Park
• Mile Square Regional Park
• Tri-City Regional Park
• Yorba Regional Park

Week of Aug. 11-15, 2025 

• Carbon Canyon Regional Park
• Clark Regional Park
• Irvine Lake
• Irvine Regional Park

Week of Sept. 8-12, 2025 

• Laguna Niguel Regional Park
• Mile Square Regional Park
• Tri-City Regional Park

Week of Oct. 13-17, 2025 

• Carbon Canyon Regional Park
• Clark Regional Park
• Tri-City Regional Park
• Yorba Regional Park

Trout season is estimated to start at the end of November. 

Embark on a journey through the stars at our Space Ranger Program and Starr Party! The Space Ranger Program begins one hour before sundown and features interactive activities and a short talk, perfect for families and space enthusiasts of all ages. 

Once the sun sets, join us outdoors for the Starr Party, where telescopes and expert guidance will help you explore the night sky until approximately 9 p.m. Visitors may attend one or both activities. No equipment needed, just your curiosity!

This is a family-friendly program recommended for children ages 5 and older. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All activities will take place at the nature center. 

Parking is $5 per vehicle. Advance registration is required for those without a camping reservation. Learn more and register here.

Rain or inclement weather may cancel this program. Participants may call (949) 923-2210 to confirm we’re clear for takeoff!

Orange County may not experience the same seasons as the rest of the country, but signs are there if you know where to look!

Join an OC Parks resource specialist for a walk through Irvine Regional Park to look for the subtle signs that herald an Orange County spring.

This program will begin at parking lot P.

This is a slow-paced, 2-mile walk along Horseshoe Loop Trail with some elevation gain. Water, sturdy footwear and water are recommended. This hike is not recommended for very small children or strollers. Children must be accompanied by a guardian at all times during the program.

The program is free and parking is $5 per vehicle.

Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is recommended. Learn more and register here.

For questions, please contact Resource Specialist Shelly Marshall at shelly.marshall@ocparks.com.

Celebrate 50 years of recreation at Santiago Oaks Regional Park by hiking through its history! Learn about the Windes family that called this park home, the flood of 1969 and the grassroots effort to preserve Barham Ranch as parkland. Stops will include the Historic and Villa Park dams, iconic orange grove, nature center and more.

The walk will begin in front of the nature center located near the park entrance and will be approximately 2 miles with little elevation gain.

Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is recommended. Learn more and register here.

Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the program and strollers are not recommended. Sun protection, sturdy footwear and plenty of water are strongly encouraged.

The program is free and parking is $5 per vehicle.

Inclement weather may cancel the program.

For questions, please contact resource specialist Shelly Marshall at (714) 973-6625 or shelly.marshall@ocparks.com.

Celebrate 50 years of recreation at Santiago Oaks Regional Park by hiking through its history! Learn about the Windes family that called this park home, the flood of 1969 and the grassroots effort to preserve Barham Ranch as parkland. Stops will include the Historic and Villa Park dams, iconic orange grove, nature center and more.

The walk will begin in front of the nature center located near the park entrance and will be approximately 2 miles with little elevation gain.

Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is recommended. Learn more and register here.

Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the program and strollers are not recommended. Sun protection, sturdy footwear and plenty of water are strongly encouraged.

The program is free and parking is $5 per vehicle.

Inclement weather may cancel the program.

For questions, please contact resource specialist Shelly Marshall at (714) 973-6625 or shelly.marshall@ocparks.com.

Celebrate 50 years of recreation at Santiago Oaks Regional Park by hiking through its history! Learn about the Windes family that called this park home, the flood of 1969 and the grassroots effort to preserve Barham Ranch as parkland. Stops will include the Historic and Villa Park dams, iconic orange grove, nature center and more.

The walk will begin in front of the nature center located near the park entrance and will be approximately 2 miles with little elevation gain.

Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is recommended. Learn more and register here.

Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the program and strollers are not recommended. Sun protection, sturdy footwear and plenty of water are strongly encouraged.

The program is free and parking is $5 per vehicle.

Inclement weather may cancel the program.

For questions, please contact resource specialist Shelly Marshall at (714) 973-6625 or shelly.marshall@ocparks.com.