*This program begins at the Hollyleaf cul-de-sac near Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park (where West Ridge Trail meets Hollyleaf, near 65 Hollyleaf, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656).*

Get up close with the trails you use and see them in a whole new way as we work together to protect the fragile habitat and increase the sustainability of trails at Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. 

Stewardship activities include clearing drains to remove water, pruning vegetation, moving dirt to rebuild eroded tread and restoring impacted areas. No experience 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. 

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

Advance registration required. Learn more and register for Trail Stewardship - Car Wreck.

The program and parking are free. Limited street parking is available nearby. 

Inclement weather may cancel this program. 

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

Enjoy a morning at Clark Regional Park and learn about ancient plants! Participants will visit the Interpretive Center, listen to a story, take a short walk in the park and make a craft. Activities are designed for ages 2-6 but all are welcome.

The program will begin in front of the Interpretive Center.

Minors 16 and younger must be accompanied by a guardian.

Advance registration is required. Space is limited; parents must register themselves and each child. Learn more and register for Preschool Paleontology: Art and Storytime.

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

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

Enjoy an easy 2.5-mile hike with your family at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park! Starting at the James Dilley Preserve, we will hike one of the most diverse areas of the park to Barbara’s Lake and back. The hike is moderate but includes uneven terrain and approximately 45 feet of elevation gain. Please wear closed-toe shoes, sun protection and bring water.

Participants 18 and younger must be accompanied by a guardian. 

Advance registration required. Learn more and register for Family Hike.

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

Inclement weather, including wet or muddy trail conditions, may cancel the program.

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. 

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

Advance registration required. Learn more and register for Keep it Wild - Laguna Coast.

The program and parking are free. Volunteers will receive a parking voucher after signing in. 

Inclement weather, including wet or muddy trail conditions, may cancel this program. 

*This program begins 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 for you! Join us as we work together to protect the fragile habitat and increase the sustainability of 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. Be prepared to hike up to 4 miles while carrying tools. 

Advance registration is required. Learn more and register for Trail Stewardship - Camarillo Canyon.

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, including wet or muddy trail conditions, may cancel the program.  

Join OC Parks naturalists as we learn how to be present with nature and celebrate the small moments and wonders. We will end the program by making small nature picture magnets.

This program is designed for ages 12 and older. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. 

Advance registration required. Learn more and register for Nature Creativity: Nature Magnets.

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

For questions, please email Resource Specialist Shelbi Richardson at shelbi.richardson@ocparks.com.

Inclement weather, including wet or muddy trail conditions, may cancel the program.

Join OC Parks on a guided hike and learn about key landmarks, trail connections, scenic viewpoints and the incredible wildlife and native plants within Laguna Coast Wilderness Park! We’ll share tips for exploring and stewarding the land responsibly along the way. This program is perfect for first-time visitors, new volunteers or anyone who wants to feel more at home in the coastal canyons. 

This is an easy, 3-mile hike with minimal elevation gain to Barbara’s Lake from the Nix Nature Center, climbing Edison Trail to an overlook of the lake and mountain views. 

The program is designed for ages 12 and older. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Closed-toe shoes, sun protection and plenty of water are recommended. 

Advance registration required. Learn more and register for Explorers Hike: Barbara's Lake.

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

Inclement weather, including wet or muddy trail conditions, may cancel the program. 

Unplug and relax outdoors on a nature meditation walk through Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. 

Allow your natural sense of wonder to engage in playful activities, deepening connections with the outside world and ourselves during this guided program. 

The program will begin on the patio at the Nix Nature Center and include a brief walk and tea ceremony of reciprocity. Please note this activity involves making and drinking tea from sustainably sourced native plants. 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. 

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

Advance registration required. Learn more and register for Nature Meditation Walk.

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

Inclement weather, including wet or muddy trail conditions, may cancel the program. 

*This program begins at Laguna Canyon Foundation Headquarters, 10 Phillips St., 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. Come help restore the land we all enjoy!

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

Advance registration required. Learn more and register for Land Tending with LCF - Laguna Coast.

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

The program and parking are free for volunteers. 

Inclement weather, including rain or heat advisory, may cancel the program.

*This program begins 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 for you! Join us as we work together to protect the fragile habitat and increase the sustainability of 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. Be prepared to hike up to 4 miles while carrying tools. 

Advance registration is required. Learn more and register for Trail stewardship - Old Emerald Falls.

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

The program and parking are free for volunteers. 

Inclement weather, including wet or muddy trail conditions, may cancel the program.