Come along for the fun, we’re going on a paleo run! Don’t be late, it won’t be drab - we’re going to look for shells and crab!

Join us for a guided tour of the Clark Regional Park hillside fossil bed, followed by a trip to the Interpretive Center. Closed-toe shoes are required due to uneven terrain, and sun protection and water are recommended.

The tour will meet next to parking lot A for a brief introduction. We will then walk north across Rosecrans Avenue to visit the fossil bed. After the hillside exploration we will return to the south side of Rosecrans Avenue and visit the Interpretive Center.

Participants 17 and younger must be accompanied by a guardian.

Advance registration is required for all participants. Learn more and register here.

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

Rain or heat advisory may cancel this program.

Join us as we work toward restoring healthy habitat areas at Clark Regional Park by removing invasive plants and expanding the garden as conditions permit.

We will meet in parking lot H and the activity will take place within a quarter mile of the parking lot. No experience is necessary and all tools will be provided. Please wear long pants, closed-toe shoes, sun protection and bring water.

Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Learn more and register here.

Minors age 16 and younger must be accompanied by a guardian. 

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

For questions, please email sarah.hoemke@ocparks.com or call (657) 554-7133.

Rain or heat advisory may cancel this program.

Discover the joys of nature journaling at Clark Regional Park - no experience necessary!

Nature journaling can be practiced in almost any space and combines observations with insights, questions and connections with the environment around us. It allows us to pay attention to details that might otherwise be overlooked and meditate on their forms and place within the natural world.

This program will begin with an introduction to the basic techniques for beginning and maintaining your nature journal, followed by a warmup activity, then a walk in the park to find a comfortable journaling space. Bring a sketch pad or journal and your own art materials such as pencils, pens or watercolors. A portable chair is recommended along with sun protection, water and snacks.

Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.  Learn more and register here.

This program will begin at the Interpretive Center. Be prepared to move along the trail a short distance and sit to document the beauty around you.

All ages are welcome and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian.

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

Inclement weather may cancel the program.

Enjoy a morning at Clark Regional Park and learn about the history of paleontology and a lone dinosaur found in Orange County! Participants will visit the Interpretive Center, listen to a story about the first paleontologist and make a craft. Activities are designed for ages 2-5 but all are welcome.

We will meet in front of the Interpretive Center.

Minors age 17 and younger must be accompanied by a guardian.

Space is limited; parents must register themselves and each child. Learn more and register here. 

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

*This program has been canceled due to inclement weather and park closure*

The best camera is the one you have with you, and for most, that camera is also your cell phone!

If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about the camera you carry with you every day, join us for a beginner’s program to taking better photos with your cell phone. Each session will cover photography theory basics, phone camera settings and editing techniques, with time to practice in the park.

The program will begin outside the Irvine Regional Park Nature Center. Be prepared to hike around and explore the landscape at your leisure.

Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian during the program and strollers are not recommended. Sun protection, wearing sturdy footwear and bringing water are encouraged. Most importantly, don’t forget your phone!

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

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

Inclement weather will cancel the program.

For questions, please contact resource specialist Shelly Marshall at shelly.marshall@ocparks.com.

*This program has been canceled due to inclement weather and park closure.*

Join OC Parks staff for story time while we enjoy the natural wonders of Irvine Regional Park!

Nature Narratives is offered the first Wednesday of each month from 10-11 a.m. and includes a story with themed displays followed by an age-appropriate hike.

This program will begin at the Habitat Adventure Trail located near parking lot G. Program content is tailored for ages 2-6 years, but all are welcome to attend. Bringing water and wearing comfortable attire with closed-toe shoes is recommended.

Inclement weather may cancel the program.

Advance registration is required. Learn more and register here.

For questions, please contact resource specialist Shelly Marshall at shelly.marshall@ocparks.com.

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with OC Parks at Arts at the Oaks! Learn a brief history of the holiday and about the tradition of making and decorating sugar skulls, all while creating your own. Traditionally made from sugar paste and confectionary, we will be painting sugar-free ceramic versions to take home and enjoy for years to come!

Arts at the Oaks is a monthly program exploring the cultural and natural history of Orange County and beyond through hands-on creative expression.  Each month features a new artistic medium and topic to discover. No previous art experience is necessary and all are welcome to join and try something new!

The program is free and parking is $3 per vehicle. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. The program will utilize acrylic paint, so wearing clothes you don't mind getting paint on is recommended. The program will be held below the Santiago Oaks Regional Park nature center. 

Due to limited space, advance registration is required for this program.  Learn more and register here.

For questions, please contact resource specialist Shelly Marshall at shelly.marshall@ocparks.com.

Join OC Parks and Laguna Canyon Foundation at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park as we learn and work together to create a healthier habitat for the native plants and wildlife that call the canyon home. 

Volunteers will assist with various stewardship activities including removing non-native plants, cleaning up the creek or planting native plants. No experience is necessary and all tools will be provided.  Please wear long pants, closed-toe shoes and sun protection and bring water. 

The program will meet at the Nix Nature Center parking lot. 

Advance registration required. Learn more and register here.

This program is for ages 16 and older. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. The program and parking are free. Participants will receive a parking voucher after signing in. 

Rain or heat advisory will cancel the program.

*This program will meet at Laguna Canyon Foundation Headquarters, 10 Phillips St., Laguna Beach, CA 92651*

If you use the wilderness parks for hiking, biking, photography or just relaxing, trail work might be right up your alley!  Join us as we work together to protect the fragile habitat and increase the sustainability of our trails at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. 

No experience is necessary and gloves and tools will be provided such as loppers, picks, shovels and McLeods. Please wear long pants, closed-toe shoes and sun protection and bring water. Expect to hike up to 4 miles while carrying tools. 

Advance registration is required. Learn more and register here. 

Participants must be 16 or older. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian.

The program and parking are free for volunteers. 

Rain or heat advisory may cancel this program. 

*This program begins at the Willow Staging Area, 20070 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach, CA 92651*

Join Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers in beautiful Laguna Coast Wilderness Park at our native plant nursery as we care for native plants from their seed stage to their mature, ready-to-be planted stage. Volunteers may collect seeds, sow seeds in flats, bump plants up, plant at restoration sites, sterilize plant containers and help maintain the nursery.

Participants should wear closed-toe shoes, layered clothing and sun protection. This program is for ages 16 and older. Minors must be accompanied by a guardian.

The program is free and participants will receive a parking voucher. 

Advanced registration is required. Learn more and register here.

Rain or heat advisory will cancel the program.