​​​​​​*This program begins at the James Dilley Preserve, 350 Artisan Dr., Laguna Beach, CA 92651*

Please be aware this is a fitness hike and not for beginners; the pace is approximately a 19-minute mile. Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 4.8-mile hike over steep and uneven terrain with 650 feet of elevation gain. Please wear closed-toe shoes, sun protection and bring water.

Advance registration required. Learn more and register here.

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

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

Rain or heat advisory will cancel the program.

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

Enjoy a 3.8-mile moderate hike with approximately 600 feet of elevation gain through Laurel and Willow Canyons led by Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. You will experience a variety of plant communities from Coastal Sage Scrub to Oak Woodland and enjoy an ocean view at the top. 

Advance registration required. Learn more and register here.

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

Rain or muddy conditions will cancel the program. 

*This program begins at Laguna Canyon Foundation Headquarters, 10 Phillips Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651*

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. Depending on the time of year, volunteers will assist with various stewardship activities, including removal of non-native plants, hand watering, seed collection, and/or planting of native plants. 

No experience is necessary and all tools will be provided. Wear long pants, closed-toe shoes and sun protection and bring water.

Participants must be 16 or older. Minors must be accompanied by a guardian. 

Advanced registration required. Learn more and register here.

Rain or heat advisory may cancel this program.

Join OC Parks and Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers for a Nature Photo Walk using the amazing camera that’s always with you – your smartphone! As we walk along the trail, you’ll be guided to slow down, engage your senses and really “see” with your own unique vision. You will learn photographic composition and visual tips, camera settings and explore some amazing shooting and editing applications. You’ll leave with new ideas and artistic tools to create unique photographs and a deeper connection with nature. 

This 1.5-mile walk is on mostly flat terrain. The program is designed for ages 12 and older. Minors must be accompanied by a guardian. Please wear closed-toe shoes, sun protection and bring water. 

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

Advance registration required. Learn more and register here.

Rain or heat advisory will cancel the program.

​​​​​​*This program has been canceled*

Join OC Parks naturalists for story time and a short hike with your little ones (ages 3-6) as we explore the James Dilley Preserve! Our theme of the month is leaves. We will play with leaves and make leaf art! 

Advance registration required. Please register all participants, including children. Learn more and register here.

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

For questions, please email shelbi.richardson@ocparks.com.

Rain or heat advisory will cancel the program.

Join a naturalist on a guided nature meditation walk through Laguna Coast Wilderness Park.

Unplug and relax outdoors, allowing your natural sense of wonder to engage in activities and deepen connections with the outside world and ourselves. This program will begin on the patio of Nix Nature Center and will include a brief walk and tea ceremony of reciprocity. Please note this activity involves making and drinking tea from sustainably sourced native plants and participants are asked to notify park staff upon arrival of any food allergies or sensitivities. Please wear closed-toe shoes, sun protection and bring water. 

Advance registration required. Learn more and register here.

This program is for ages 10 and older. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian.

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

Rain or heat advisory will cancel this program. 

*This program will meet at Big Bend Staging Area, 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. 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. 

Inclement weather may cancel this program. 

*This program will begin at Laguna Canyon Foundation Headquarters, 10 Phillips Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651*

Join OC Parks and Laguna Canyon Foundation 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.

All tools and equipment will be provided. Wear closed-toe shoes, layered clothing, sun protection and bring water.

This program is for ages 16 and older. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian.

Advance registration required. Learn more and register here.

The program and parking are free. 

Rain or heat advisory will cancel the program. 

This program has been canceled due to inadequate staffing

OC Parks invites you to story time at Mile Square Regional Park! Join us as we read several nature-themed stories and enjoy the outdoors Saturday, November 23 from 10 to 11 a.m.

Please bring blankets, pillows, chairs and anything you need to be comfortable. We will meet at Freedom Hall. 

Registration is recommended but not required. Learn more and register here.

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

For questions please call (657) 735-3596 or email averil.lough@ocparks.com.

Inclement weather may cancel the program.

 This program has been canceled due to inadequate staffing

Join us at Mile Square Regional Park to learn how California sagebrush is built to survive Southern California’s warm climate!

Our one-hour program will include a short walk in the nature area, information about California sagebrush’s adaptations to Southern California and a creative drawing exercise with watercolors and colored pencils.

Please bring sun protection and water.

We will meet at Freedom Hall and walk to the nature area together.

Advanced registration is recommended but not required. Learn more and register here.

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

For questions please call (657) 735-3596 or email averil.lough@ocparks.com.

Inclement weather may cancel this program.