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Tue1May Yoga for Adults

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Enjoy a peaceful, 1.5-mile walk to an oak tree where you will practice yoga stretches, breathing and relaxation exercises with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. Please bring a yoga mat, towel ...

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Wed2May Birding Walk

Thomas F. Riley Wilderness Park

Join Naturalist Mike Clayton on a bird walk at Riley Wilderness Park. All levels of birders are welcome. As a wildlife sanctuary, Thomas F. Riley Wilderness Park is home to an abundant number of ...

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Thu3May Tideland Tykes - Queen Critters

Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve

Join Preserve staff for a fun-filled parent and child experience that may include arts and crafts, story telling, hands-on activities or outdoor nature walks.Come prepared for an exciting outdoor ...

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Thu3May Fitness Hike at Willow

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 3.5-mile hike over steep and uneven terrain (400-ft. elevation gain) with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers.

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Fri4May Movie Night - Alpha and Omega

Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve

Join us for an evening cinema under the stars! The YMCA and OC Parks proudly present family fun for all ages including: pre-movie nature walks, arts and crafts, popcorn, and a scenic movie ...

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Fri4May Wild Tales

Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve

Visit with Preserve staff for story-telling fun! After a story, learn more about the natural history of the Bay through crafts, hands-on activities and nature walks. Come prepared for an exciting ...

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Fri4May Explore the Plants on the Trail to Barbara's Lake

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Join us on a wonderful morning walk to Orange County’s only natural lake while learning about our native California plant life. This 2-mile leisurely hike will be led by Laguna Canyon Foundation ...

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Fri4May Walking in Nature and Meditating in Stillness

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Learn to calm your mind and body while walking in natural, peaceful surroundings with resource specialist Laura Cohen. Then, learn techniques for sitting meditation (indoors). It’s easy and can ...

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Sat5May Geology Hike

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Enjoy unspoiled canyon views and learn about the geology of this area. The rocks and fossils reveal fascinating stories about the park’s ancient environments. Meet at the Nix Nature Center to ...

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Sat5May Birding Basics With Ranger Portia

Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve

Explore the diverse bird populations of Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve with Ranger Portia on the first Saturday of each month. From seasonal migratory species to year-round residents, birders ...

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Sat5May First Saturday Tours at Key Ranch

George Key Ranch Historical Park

Join us at George Key Ranch Historical Park on the 1st Saturday each month for a tour of the park. Tour the 1898 Key Ranch Home, walk through our historic orange grove, picnic under a heritage ...

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Sat5May 2012 Enduro Stuff Cup Tour

Aliso And Wood Canyons Wilderness Park

OC Parks, in partnership with the Path Bike Shop, announces the 2012 Enduro Stuff Cup Tours. Mountain Bike races and clinics are planned at Santiago Oaks Regional Park, Aliso and Wood Canyons ...

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Sat5May Ranger Led Campfire Program

O'Neill Regional Park

Join us each Saturday Night at the amphitheater for this Ranger led talk on local animal life, set to the glow of fire light. This event is only open to those camping at O'Neill Park. No ...

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Sat5May Herpetology Walk and Talk

Caspers Wilderness Park

Join us at Caspers Wilderness Park for a two-hour herpetology walk and talk. CPF Volunteer Naturalists will describe and show the various reptile and small mammals that inhabit ...

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Sat5May Historic Yorba Cemetery Tour

Yorba Cemetery

Between 1858 and 1939, many of the northern Orange County's rancho families were buried at the Yorba Cemetery, Orange County's oldest private cemetery. Join us on the First Saturday of December ...

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Sat5May Peralta Adobe Tour

Peralta Adobe

Visit the Peralta Adobe, Santa Ana Canyon's oldest surviving adobe structure, on the 1st Saturday of each month. Built in 1871 by Ramon Peralta, the adobe has served over the years as both ...

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Sat5May Caspers Park Foundation Meeting

Caspers Wilderness Park

Interested in volunteering at Caspers Wilderness Park? Join our monthly volunteer meeting held in the Caspers WIlderness Park Nature Center. This is a great opportunity to learn just what ...

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Sat5May Campfire Program

Caspers Wilderness Park

EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT Come join the Park Ranger for an hour of fun and learning about Caspers Wilderness Park. Our Campfire program may include a slide presentation, wilderness safety, games and ...

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Sat5May 2012 Enduro Stuff Cup Tour

Laguna Niguel Regional Park

OC Parks, in partnership with the Path Bike Shop, announces the 2012 Enduro Stuff Cup Tours. Mountain Bike races and clinics are planned at Santiago Oaks Regional Park, Aliso and Wood Canyons ...

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Sat5May 5 Senses of Nature

Carbon Canyon Regional Park

Join Josh, one of our trained staff, on a walk to the Redwoods on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Josh will help you use your 5 senses to engage with nature as you stroll to the Redwoods and hear ...

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Sun6May 5 Senses of Nature

Carbon Canyon Regional Park

Join Josh, one of our trained staff, on a walk to the Redwoods on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Josh will help you use your 5 senses to engage with nature as you stroll to the Redwoods and hear ...

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Sun6May Nature Hike

Caspers Wilderness Park

Join our Park Rangers Sunday mornings for an easy 1-mile hike on the Nature Trail. The trail takes visitors through grassland, oak woodland, riparian and sandy cactus scrub communities. A wide ...

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Sun6May Weed Warrior Work Day

Caspers Wilderness Park

Come join Caspers Park Rangers and other enthusiastic CPF volunteers for our monthly weed warrior work day. You will work with our Park Rangers and weed warrior leaders to remove non-native plants ...

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Sun6May Rancho Days Fiesta

Heritage Hill Historical Park

Highlighting the historic Serrano Adobe, Rancho Days Fiesta explores what it was like to live in California in the mid-nineteenth century. Experience the sights and sounds of the past through ...

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Sun6May Recreational Mountain Bike Ride

Aliso And Wood Canyons Wilderness Park

Catch beautiful coastal canyon views on this 10-mile ride over steep and uneven terrain (1,000-ft. elevation gain) with OC Parks Ranger Ed Bridges and Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer mountain ...

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Sun6May How Native Americans Used the Wilderness

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

To the Native Americans who lived in Orange County, the wilderness constituted a one-stop grocery, pharmacy and hardware store. Early pioneers found their uses for local and introduced plants, and ...

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Tue8May Easy Nature Hike to the Oaks

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Explore the diversity of animal and plant species as you explore our ever-changing wilderness on a 1.5- mile, slow and easy hike over rocky and uneven terrain (150-ft. elevation gain).

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Wed9May Yoga Hike from Canyon View

Aliso And Wood Canyons Wilderness Park

Stretch your mind and body on this 2.4-mile hike with a yoga twist over steep and uneven terrain (100-ft. elevation gain) led by Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. For ages 12 and up. Aliso & ...

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Thu10May Down On The Farm - Toddler Program

Orange County Zoo

Come learn all about barnyard animals, including sheep, goats, chickens, pigs, and more! Class includes feeding goats and sheep, hands-on learning, and fun crafts. Please see special instructions.

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Thu10May Sunset Hike to the Redwoods

Carbon Canyon Regional Park

Join Park Ranger Joanne Taylor on a sunset hike to the Redwoods. This will be a very casual walk to the Redwoods. Joanne will talk about many features along the way and give a history of the ...

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Thu10May Fitness Hike at Canyon View

Aliso And Wood Canyons Wilderness Park

Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 4.5-mile hike over steep and uneven terrain(400-ft elevation gain) with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. For ages 15 and ...

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Fri11May Discovery Hike from Canyon View

Aliso And Wood Canyons Wilderness Park

Explore beautiful Wood Canyon and discover its wildlife with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists on this moderate, but steep, uneven and rocky, 5-mile hike (200 ft. elevation gain). For ...

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Fri11May Nature's Adventures with Ranger Lynn - Playin' 'Possum

Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve

Join Ranger Lynn for an awesome experience that will get you outside and excited about nature! This is a new program, check it out! Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Please phone ...

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Sat12May Don't Dog It!

Peters Canyon Regional Park

Family event for Dogs and owners! Come walk your dog along our trail and receive give-a-ways, prizes, and more from over dozens of local dog vendors. Come and enter your dog in the Best Dressed ...

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Sat12May California Native Plant and Wildflower Hike

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Learn to identify native plants with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalist Nadine Nordstrom (author of the South Coast Wilderness Plant Identification Guide) on this moderate but very ...

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Sat12May Fitness Hike at Big Bend

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this difficult, strenuous and fast-paced, 5.0-mile hike (1185-ft. elevation gain) over very steep, uneven terrain with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers.

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Sat12May Herpetology Walk and Talk

Caspers Wilderness Park

Join us at Caspers Wilderness Park for a two-hour herpetology walk and talk. CPF Volunteer Naturalists will describe and show the various reptile and small mammals that inhabit ...

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Sat12May Ranger Led Campfire Program

O'Neill Regional Park

Join us each Saturday Night at the amphitheater for this Ranger led talk on local animal life, set to the glow of fire light. This event is only open to those camping at O'Neill Park. No ...

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Sat12May 2nd Saturday of the Month Trail Work Day

Irvine Regional Park

Come join the Rangers and other enthusiastic volunteers as we perform work on our trails. You will work with our trail leaders to remove non-native plants, plant new native plants and/or repair a ...

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Sat12May Campfire Program

Caspers Wilderness Park

EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT Come join the Park Ranger for an hour of fun and learning about Caspers Wilderness Park. Our Campfire program may include a slide presentation, wilderness safety, games and ...

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Sat12May Nature Walk

O'Neill Regional Park

Join our Naturalists on a nature walk and learn about Trabuco Canyon animals and nature. Light to moderate walk on mostly paved roads. Meet at the Nature Center just inside the main entrance of ...

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Sat12May Sunset Hike

Thomas F. Riley Wilderness Park

Experience Riley Wilderness Park at Sunset by joining a Ranger for a leisurely 1 hour hike through Oak Woodland, Coastal Sage Scrub and Grassland communities. Enjoy the wide variety of plants and ...

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Sat12May Annual Cemetery Blessing

Yorba Cemetery

Join us for the Annual Blessing of the Historic Yorba Cemetery. The Cemetery will open its gate at 9:00am. Catholic Mass will began at 10:00am, followed by a Native American Blessing to honor ...

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Sat12May 5 Senses of Nature

Carbon Canyon Regional Park

Join Josh, one of our trained staff, on a walk to the Redwoods on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Josh will help you use your 5 senses to engage with nature as you stroll to the Redwoods and hear ...

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Sun13May 5 Senses of Nature

Carbon Canyon Regional Park

Join Josh, one of our trained staff, on a walk to the Redwoods on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Josh will help you use your 5 senses to engage with nature as you stroll to the Redwoods and hear ...

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Sun13May Nature Hike

Caspers Wilderness Park

Join our Park Rangers Sunday mornings for an easy 1-mile hike on the Nature Trail. The trail takes visitors through grassland, oak woodland, riparian and sandy cactus scrub communities. A wide ...

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Sun13May Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Catch beautiful canyon views on this 10-mile ride over steep and uneven terrain (1,000-ft. elevation gain) with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer mountain bike trail assistants. This is for ...

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Sun13May Laid Back Hike

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Come and start off your weekend with an enjoyable, easy 3.0-mile hike (families welcome) over moderate but uneven terrain (100-ft. elevation gain). In one of our most diverse areas, the Dilley ...

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Sun13May 2nd Sunday Restoration Program

Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve

Join Preserve staff and other volunteers in enhancing the Bay’s habitat for local wildlife. Activities may include non-native plant removal, planting natives, watering, trash cleanup and Butterfly ...

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Thu17May Fitness Hike at Dilley

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 4.8-mile hike over steep and uneven terrain (400-ft. elevation gain) with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers.

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Thu17May Tideland Tykes - Bay Blooms

Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve

Join Preserve staff for a fun-filled parent and child experience that may include arts and crafts, story telling, hands-on activities or outdoor nature walks.Come prepared for an exciting outdoor ...

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Fri18May Wild Tales

Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve

Visit with Preserve staff for story-telling fun! After a story, learn more about the natural history of the Bay through crafts, hands-on activities and nature walks. Come prepared for an exciting ...

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Fri18May A Morning Stroll to Barbara's Lake

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Enjoy the outdoors and learn about diverse plant life on this leisurely paced, level, 2-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists.

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Fri18May Tot Walk

Aliso And Wood Canyons Wilderness Park

Bring your wee ones (babies to 3 years), to explore our wild backyard on this easy walk with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park Ranger Headquarters, Gate 1, ...

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Sat19May Woof Xtravaganza

Mason Regional Park

Come enjoy a day at Mason Regional Park geared specifically for you and your four-legged, furry friend! Woof Xtravaganza will feature on-site pet adoptions, dog training, dog rescue organizations ...

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Sat19May Nature Walk

O'Neill Regional Park

Join our Naturalists on a nature walk and learn about Trabuco Canyon animals and nature. Light to moderate walk on mostly paved roads. Meet at the Nature Center just inside the main entrance of ...

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Sat19May Plants & Habitats - Wilderness Discovery Series

Thomas F. Riley Wilderness Park

Want to learn more about the land that you hike through? Here is your chance to start learning about Southern California Native Plants and Habitats. Spend the hour long Interactive Interpretive ...

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Sat19May Campfire Program

Caspers Wilderness Park

EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT Come join the Park Ranger for an hour of fun and learning about Caspers Wilderness Park. Our Campfire program may include a slide presentation, wilderness safety, games and ...

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Sat19May Ranger Led Campfire Program

O'Neill Regional Park

Join us each Saturday Night at the amphitheater for this Ranger led talk on local animal life, set to the glow of fire light. This event is only open to those camping at O'Neill Park. No ...

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Sat19May Keep It Wild Volunteer Day

Aliso And Wood Canyons Wilderness Park

Volunteers help Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks staff with restoration projects. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Ranger Headquarters, Gate 1, 28373 Alicia Parkway (from southbound ...

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Sat19May Canyon Garden Tour

Arden Helena Modjeska Historic House & Garden

Tours of unique Modjeska & Silverado Canyon gardens, followed by catered lunch and tour of the Helena Modjeska Historic House and Gardens.

Tickets are limited and pre-sale only. No ...

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Sat19May Keep It Wild Volunteer Day

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Come and help Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Park staff take care of Laguna Coast Wilderness Park by participating in park restoration projects.

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Sat19May 5 Senses of Nature

Carbon Canyon Regional Park

Join Josh, one of our trained staff, on a walk to the Redwoods on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Josh will help you use your 5 senses to engage with nature as you stroll to the Redwoods and hear ...

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Sat19May Laid Back Hike

Aliso And Wood Canyons Wilderness Park

Come and enjoy a stress-free end to your day on 3-mile level and moderate hike (100-ft. elevation gain) through riparian landscape and open grassland. Along the way discover evidence of bobcat, ...

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Sat19May Modjeska Canyon Nature Preserve Access Day

Limestone/Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park

Come enjoy the beauty and serenity of the Modjeska Canyon Nature Preserve on Saturday, May 19. Stretch your legs on a short Ranger-led hike and explore the upper reaches of Santiago Creek, or just ...

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Sun20May Nature Walk

Santiago Oaks Regional Park

Come explore Santiago Oaks Regional Park. The Nature Center will be open from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Park Ranger Reserves will lead beginner level walks through the wilderness area beginning at 10:00am ...

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Sun20May 5 Senses of Nature

Carbon Canyon Regional Park

Join Josh, one of our trained staff, on a walk to the Redwoods on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Josh will help you use your 5 senses to engage with nature as you stroll to the Redwoods and hear ...

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Sun20May Family Sun Day Fun Day

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Families are invited to come play, explore, listen and connect with nature and each other. LCF volunteer naturalist and nature mentor Kimberly Leeds will guide you through nature activities and ...

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Sun20May Introduction to Mountain Bike Riding

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Learn mountain biking basics and trail etiquette on this 6.8-mile ride over steep and uneven terrain (800-ft. elevation gain) while enjoying canyon views.

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Sun20May 3rd Sunday Restoration Day

Peters Canyon Regional Park

Enjoy the outdoors while volunteering for "3rd Sunday Restoration Day" at Peters Canyon Regional Park! You can help on the third Sunday of each month with the removal of non-native plants and ...

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Sun20May Nature Hike

Caspers Wilderness Park

Join our Park Rangers Sunday mornings for an easy 1-mile hike on the Nature Trail. The trail takes visitors through grassland, oak woodland, riparian and sandy cactus scrub communities. A wide ...

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Tue22May Dilley Loop Nature Hike

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Get close to nature on this leisurely 2-mile hike (370-ft. elevation gain) over steep and uneven terrain as you spot plants, animals (or maybe their tracks and sign) along the way.

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Thu24May Tideland Tykes - Canine Compadres

Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve

Join Preserve staff for a fun-filled parent and child experience that may include arts and crafts, story telling, hands-on activities or outdoor nature walks.Come prepared for an exciting outdoor ...

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Thu24May Fitness Hike at Little Sycamore

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this difficult, strenuous and fast-paced, 4.8-mile hike (700-ft. elevation gain) over very steep, uneven terrain with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers.

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Fri25May Nature's Adventures with Ranger Lynn - Finding Your Way

Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve

Join Ranger Lynn for an awesome experience that will get you outside and excited about nature! This is a new program, check it out! Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Please phone ...

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Fri25May Magnificent Mammals - Toddler Program

Orange County Zoo

Come learn all about animals that have fur! Class includes meeting live animals, hands-on learning, and fun crafts. Please see special instructions.

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Sat26May Cultural Resource Hike

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Learn how Native Americans of this area used various plants on this moderate but, steep and uneven 2-mile hike (400-ft elevation gain) with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists.

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Sat26May Nature Walk

O'Neill Regional Park

Join our Naturalists on a nature walk and learn about Trabuco Canyon animals and nature. Light to moderate walk on mostly paved roads. Meet at the Nature Center just inside the main entrance of ...

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Sat26May A Walk in the Wilderness

Aliso And Wood Canyons Wilderness Park

Come enjoy a leisurely walk while learning about our California Native Plants and Wildflowers. This will be a 3-mile level and moderate hike (100-ft. elevation gain) through riparian landscape and ...

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Sat26May Campfire Program

Caspers Wilderness Park

EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT Come join the Park Ranger for an hour of fun and learning about Caspers Wilderness Park. Our Campfire program may include a slide presentation, wilderness safety, games and ...

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Sat26May Ranger Led Campfire Program

O'Neill Regional Park

Join us each Saturday Night at the amphitheater for this Ranger led talk on local animal life, set to the glow of fire light. This event is only open to those camping at O'Neill Park. No ...

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Sat26May Stimulate Your Senses Interpretive Hike

Santiago Oaks Regional Park

The OC Parks Ranger Reserve program is celebrating their 25th anniversary. Come out and discover plants and animals through your senses and enjoy craft activities in the nature center. Hikes ...

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Sat26May 5 Senses of Nature

Carbon Canyon Regional Park

Join Josh, one of our trained staff, on a walk to the Redwoods on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Josh will help you use your 5 senses to engage with nature as you stroll to the Redwoods and hear ...

read more »

Sun27May 5 Senses of Nature

Carbon Canyon Regional Park

Join Josh, one of our trained staff, on a walk to the Redwoods on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Josh will help you use your 5 senses to engage with nature as you stroll to the Redwoods and hear ...

read more »

Sun27May Nature Hike

Caspers Wilderness Park

Join our Park Rangers Sunday mornings for an easy 1-mile hike on the Nature Trail. The trail takes visitors through grassland, oak woodland, riparian and sandy cactus scrub communities. A wide ...

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Sun27May Birding Hike

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Spot local native and spring migratory birds, with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists on this moderate 2-mile hike over uneven, but level terrain through one of the most diverse plant ...

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Sun27May Wildlife Watch

Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve

Join Preserve Staff as we survey the populations of Upper Newport Bay's amazing diverse flora and fauna. Together, we will investigate the dynamics of our wildlife in this urban setting with focus ...

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Thu31May Tidealnd Tykes - Winged Wonders

Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve

Join Preserve staff for a fun-filled parent and child experience that may include arts and crafts, story telling, hands-on activities or outdoor nature walks.Come prepared for an exciting outdoor ...

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Thu31May Fitness Hike at Ridge Park

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this difficult, strenuous and fast-paced, 6-mile hike (700-ft. elevation gain) over very steep, uneven terrain with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers.

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