*This program begins at the Willow Staging Area, 20070 Laguna Canyon Rd., 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, 6.2-mile hike over steep and uneven terrain with 850 feet of elevation gain. Please wear closed-toe shoes, sun protection and bring water.
*This program begins at the James Dilley Preserve, 350 Artisan Dr., 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.
Spot local native and seasonal resident birds with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists on this slow and easy 2-mile hike over moderate but uneven terrain with up to 50 feet in elevation gain. Hike to Barbara’s Lake and back through one of the most diverse plant communities in the United States. No experience necessary!
This program is designed for ages 12 and older. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Wear hiking or walking shoes and bring your binoculars.
*This program will begin at Laguna Canyon Foundation Headquarters, 10 Phillips St., Laguna Beach, CA 92651*
Join OC Parks and Laguna Canyon Foundation at the native plant nursery in beautiful Laguna Coast Wilderness Park 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. Participants should wear closed-toe shoes, layered clothing and sun protection. This program is designed for ages 16 and older. Minors must be accompanied by a guardian.
Join OC Parks naturalists and explore life's journey with the help of tree rings. This program will include nature journaling, a quiet meditative walk and exploring the science of dendrology.
We will meet near parking lot A.
This program is designed for ages 12 and up. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The program is free and parking is $3 per vehicle.
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.
*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.
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. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. The program and parking are free. Participants will receive a parking voucher after signing in.
Adverse weather, including wet or muddy trail conditions, may cancel this program.
*This program begins at the Willow Staging Area, 20070 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach, CA 92651*
Join OC Parks and 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.
*This program begins at the Willow Staging Area, 20070 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach, CA 92651*
Join OC Parks naturalists for story time and a short hike with your little ones (ages 3-6) as we explore paleontology and learn about one of the first paleontologists!
