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

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

Participants will meet at Laguna Canyon Foundation Headquarters, 10 Phillips Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651. 

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

Participants must be at least 16 years old. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

Advance registration required. Learn more and register here.

The program and parking are free. Parking is limited.

Rain or heat advisory will cancel the program. 

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

Please be aware this is a fitness hike and not for beginners; 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 with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. Please review safety precautions and protocols when registering. 

This program will meet at the James Dilley Preserve parking lot, 350 Artisan Dr., Laguna Beach, CA 92651.

Advance registration required. Learn more and register here.

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

Rain or heat advisory will cancel the program.

Enjoy an evening under a night sky illuminated by the cascading flashes of meteors! The Perseid Meteor Shower is an annual event in the middle of August, producing about 100 meteors an hour.  With a quick eye, you may catch many glimpses of a flash of light streaking across the sky. You’ll hear astronomy folklore, search for different constellations, and discover nocturnal critters that call the canyon home. An optional night hike is available, or bring your own blankets and chairs to simply relax and enjoy the nighttime show! 

The program will begin outside of the Peters Canyon ranger station.  Dressing in layers, wearing sturdy footwear, and water are recommended. Red-tinted flashlights are highly encouraged.  The hike is not recommended for very small children or strollers, but the meteor shower viewing is suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian during the program.

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

Registration is required for this program. Learn more and register here.

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

We love the nightlife! Explore the landscape of Santiago Oaks Regional Park as we set out to search for the nighttime critters that call this park home. From humble toads to graceful owls, you never know what you’ll see!

The program will begin at the Santiago Oaks nature center.  Dressing in layers, wearing sturdy footwear, and water are recommended. Red-tinted flashlights are highly encouraged.  This hike is not recommended for very small children or strollers. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian during the program.

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

Registration is required for this program. 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, the Historic Orange Grove, the Nature Center and more.

The walk will begin in front of the Nature Center located near the parking lot and travel approximately 3 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/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 will 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, the Historic Orange Grove, the Nature Center and more.

The walk will begin in front of the Nature Center located near the parking lot and travel approximately 3 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/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 will 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, the Historic Orange Grove, the Nature Center and more.

The walk will begin in front of the Nature Center located near the parking lot and travel approximately 3 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/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 will 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, the Historic Orange Grove, the Nature Center and more.

The walk will begin in front of the Nature Center located near the parking lot and travel approximately 3 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/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 will cancel the program.

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

Join OC Parks naturalists and bring your young ones (ages 3 and below) to explore Aliso’s wild backyard. Take a leisurely stroll through the garden and the creek where we will see bugs, plants and birds! 

This program begins at the Aliso and Wood Visitor Center at Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. Please wear closed-toe shoes and bring snacks and water. Please note most of the trail is not stroller friendly. 

Advance registration required. Learn more and register here.

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

*This program begins at Canyon View Park, 22144 Canyon Vistas, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656*

Explore Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park where you might see deer, bobcats and hawks. Learn about acorn woodpeckers, the wonderful ways of woodrats and the peculiar nature of certain plants. Enjoy wildlife sounds, smells and sights on this moderate 5-mile hike on rocky terrain with less than 500 feet of elevation gain. 

Advance registration required. Learn more and register here.

For questions call 949-497-8324 on weekdays or 949-923-2200 on weekends. 

This hike begins at Canyon View Park, 22144 Canyon Vistas, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656.

Free street parking is available.