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Sun1Nov	Nature hike Caspers Wilderness Park Join our park rangers Sunday mornings for an easy 1 mile hike on the Nature Trail. The trail takes the visitor through grassland, oak woodland, riparian and sandy cactus scrub communities. A wide ... read more »
Sun1Nov	Habitat Restoration Sundays at Peters Canyon Peters Canyon Regional Park Habitat Restoration Sundays at Peters Canyon Peters Canyon Regional Park would like five volunteers per day to assist with habitat restoration at Peters Canyon. Age requirement, 18 years and ... read more »
Sun1Nov	Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch Irvine Regional Park Irvine Park Railroad’s fourth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning September 19 through November 1. Activities include train ... read more »
Thu5Nov	Feathery Friends - Toddler Program Orange County Zoo Come learn all about birds - even those that can't fly! Class includes hands-on learning and fun crafts. Please see special instructions. read more »
Thu5Nov	Fitness hike Laguna Coast Wilderness Park Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 4.8-mile hike (400-ft. elevation gain) over steep, uneven terrain with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. Laguna Coast ... read more »
Thu5Nov	Tideland Tots - Squirrelly Friends Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center 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 ... read more »
Thu5Nov	Conservation Club Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center Ready to dig down and get dirty? Come work with park staff on establishing healthy habitat for UNB wildlife. Learn the importance of native plants as we clear and protect our own special plot of ... read more »
Fri6Nov	Wild Tales - "On One Flower" Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center Visit with Preserve Staff for story telling fun! After the story, learn more about the natural history of the bay through crafts, hands-on activities and outdoor nature walks. Come prepared for an ... read more »
Fri6Nov	Elder Trek Laguna Coast Wilderness Park Enjoy the outdoors and learn about diverse plant life on this easy, level, 2-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon ... read more »
Sat7Nov	Campfire Program Caspers Wilderness Park Come join a ranger for an hour of fun and learning about Caspers Wilderness Park. Our Campfire program may include a slide presentation, wilderness safety, games and activities for children, ... read more »
Sat7Nov	Edible and Useful Plant Hike Aliso And Wood Canyons Wilderness Park Learn about edible and useful plants on this moderately strenuous, steep, uneven and rocky, 2.4-mile hike (100-ft. elevation gain) with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists. Aliso & ... read more »
Sat7Nov	Fitness Hike Laguna Coast Wilderness Park Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this difficult, strenuous, and fast-paced, 3.5-mile hike (700-ft. elevation gain) over very steep, uneven terrain with Laguna Canyon Foundation ... read more »
Sun8Nov	6.3 Mile Endurance Hike Peters Canyon Regional Park Experience an excellent workout in the great outdoors. Join the Park Ranger for a 6.3 mile hike around Peters Canyon Regional Park. read more »
Sun8Nov	Nature hike Caspers Wilderness Park Join our park rangers Sunday mornings for an easy 1 mile hike on the Nature Trail. The trail takes the visitor through grassland, oak woodland, riparian and sandy cactus scrub communities. A wide ... read more »
Sun8Nov	Second Sundays Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center 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 ... read more »
Sun8Nov	Mountain Bike Ride Laguna Coast Wilderness Park Enjoy ocean and canyon views and learn about our majestic coastal canyons on this challenging, 13-mile ride over steep, rough and difficult terrain (over 1,000-ft.elevation gain) with Laguna ... read more »
Thu12Nov	Tideland Tots - Leapin' for Leaves Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center 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 ... read more »
Thu12Nov	Junior Ranger Program - Day 3 Laguna Coast Wilderness Park Second and fourth graders, ages 7-10, will learn about wilderness plants and animals as well as skills needed to become rangers with OC Parks Resource Specialist Laura Cohen. Laguna Coast ... read more »
Thu12Nov	Bayside Buddies - Crepuscular Critters Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center Attention all junior naturalist! Discover our amazing natural world at the bay through hands-on activities, crafts and nature walks. Come prepared for an exciting outdoor experience! Space is ... read more »
Thu12Nov	Fitness hike 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 (700-ft. elevation gain) with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. Laguna Coast ... read more »
Fri13Nov	Wild Tales - "What Do You Do With a Tail Like This?" Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center Visit with Preserve Staff for story telling fun! After the story, learn more about the natural history of the bay through crafts, hands-on activities and outdoor nature walks. Come prepared for an ... read more »
Sat14Nov	Amazing Critter & Plant Connections Aliso And Wood Canyons Wilderness Park Learn about the interesting connections between plants and animals on this easy 1-mile hike with OC Park Ranger Portia Arutunian at Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Ranger Headquarters. ... read more »
Sat14Nov	Reflect on Nature Laguna Coast Wilderness Park Gather under grandfather sycamores and meander 1-2 miles through the canyon over uneven terrain to reflect on nature's wonder. Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalist Thea Gavin will help ... read more »
Sat14Nov	Campfire Program Caspers Wilderness Park Come join a ranger for an hour of fun and learning about Caspers Wilderness Park. Our Campfire program may include a slide presentation, wilderness safety, games and activities for children, ... read more »
Sun15Nov	American Indian Stories, Toys and Games Laguna Coast Wilderness Park Join the talented Acjachemen performer, Jacque Nunez, as she transports you into the traditional life of the Acjachemen people, and into the world of our shared past (performance begins at 2:00 ... read more »
Sun15Nov	Nature hike Caspers Wilderness Park Join our park rangers Sunday mornings for an easy 1 mile hike on the Nature Trail. The trail takes the visitor through grassland, oak woodland, riparian and sandy cactus scrub communities. A wide ... read more »
Sun15Nov	Special Weekends at the Nix Nature Center - American Indian Toys and Games Laguna Coast Wilderness Park Join the talented Acjachemen perfomer, Jacque Nunez, as she transports you into the traditions of the Acjachemen people - and into the world of our shared past. Make your own Achachemen toys and ... read more »
Sun15Nov	Habitat Restoration Sundays at Peters Canyon Peters Canyon Regional Park Habitat Restoration Sundays at Peters Canyon Peters Canyon Regional Park would like five volunteers per day to assist with habitat restoration at Peters Canyon. Age requirement, 18 years and ... read more »
Sun15Nov	Fitness Hike - Big Bend Laguna Coast Wilderness Park Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this difficult, strenuous, and fast-paced, 3.5-mile hike (700-ft. elevation gain) over very steep, uneven terrain with Laguna Canyon Foundation ... read more »
Thu19Nov	Picturing Orange County, 1920-1945: Edward Cochems' Scenic Photographs from the UC Irvine Libraries Old Orange County Courthouse Michelle Light, Acting Head of the Collections and Archives at UC, Irvine, will showcase the work of Edward Cochems, a prolific commercial photographer who captured many landscapes of Southern ... read more »
Thu19Nov	Bayside Buddies - Go for Gourds! Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center Attention all junior naturalist! Discover our amazing natural world at the bay through hands-on activities, crafts and nature walks. Come prepared for an exciting outdoor experience! Space is ... read more »
Thu19Nov	Tideland Tots - Harvest Hoe-Down Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center 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 ... read more »
Fri20Nov	Wild Tales - "Harvest Moon" Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center Visit with Preserve Staff for story telling fun! After the story, learn more about the natural history of the bay through crafts, hands-on activities and outdoor nature walks. Come prepared for an ... read more »
Fri20Nov	Tot Walk Laguna Coast Wilderness Park Bring your wee ones to explore our wild backyard on this easy walk with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Willow Canyon Staging Area (20101 Laguna Canyon Road, ... read more »
Fri20Nov	Elder Trek Laguna Coast Wilderness Park Enjoy the outdoors and learn about diverse plant life on this easy, level, 2-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon ... read more »
Fri20Nov	Wild North America - Toddler Program Orange County Zoo Find out about the animals found on our continent! Class includes hands-on learning and fun crafts. Please see special instructions. read more »
Sat21Nov	Campfire Program Caspers Wilderness Park Come join a ranger for an hour of fun and learning about Caspers Wilderness Park. Our Campfire program may include a slide presentation, wilderness safety, games and activities for children, ... read more »
Sat21Nov	Trail Work Weekend at Santiago Oaks Santiago Oaks Regional Park Come help us do trail work on the popular Barham Ridge Trail to get it ready for the winter rainy season. You can park at Santiago Oaks Regional Park or at the Anaheim Hills Elementary School ... read more »
Sat21Nov	Keep It Wild Volunteer Day Aliso And Wood Canyons Wilderness Park Volunteers help Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks staff with clean up and restoration projects. Meet at the Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park Ranger Station, Gate 1, 28373 Alicia Pkwy ... read more »
Sat21Nov	Discovery Hike Aliso And Wood Canyons Wilderness Park Explore beautiful Wood Canyon as you discover its wildlife with Laguna Foundation volunteer naturalists on this moderately strenuous, steep, uneven and rocky, 2.4-mile hike (100-ft. elevation ... read more »
Sat21Nov	Trail Work Weekend 2009 Santiago Oaks Regional Park Join us at Santiago Oaks Regional Park for a wekend of trail work as we prepare the popular Barham Ridge Trail for the winter rainy season. You can join us on either day, or you can come both days ... read more »
Sat21Nov	Keep It Wild Volunteer Day Laguna Coast Wilderness Park Volunteers help Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks staff with restoration projects. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna ... read more »
Sun22Nov	Cultural Resource Hike Laguna Coast Wilderness Park Learn how Native Americans used various plants on this rigorous, 2-mile hike (400-foot elevation gain) with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore ... read more »
Sun22Nov	Trail Work Weekend 2009 Santiago Oaks Regional Park Join us at Santiago Oaks Regional Park for a wekend of trail work as we prepare the popular Barham Ridge Trail for the winter rainy season. You can join us on either day, or you can come both days ... read more »
Sun22Nov	Trail Work Weekend at Santiago Oaks Santiago Oaks Regional Park Come help us do trail work on the popular Barham Ridge Trail to get it ready for the winter rainy season. You can park at Santiago Oaks Regional Park or at the Anaheim Hills Elementary School ... read more »
Sun22Nov	Nature hike Caspers Wilderness Park Join our park rangers Sunday mornings for an easy 1 mile hike on the Nature Trail. The trail takes the visitor through grassland, oak woodland, riparian and sandy cactus scrub communities. A wide ... read more »
Sun22Nov	Beginner Mountain Bike Ride Peters Canyon Regional Park Join the park Ranger for an easy 5 mile ride through beautiful peters Canyon Regional Park. Just bring your mountain bike, a helmet, some water and a friend. read more »
Thu26Nov	Thanksgiving Family Walk Laguna Coast Wilderness Park Begin your day of gratitude enjoying an easy, ambling 1.5-mile walk on Mary’s Trail and a trip to Barbara’s Lake with OC Parks Resource Specialist Laura Cohen. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little ... read more »
Fri27Nov	Christmas Train Comes to Irvine Park Irvine Regional Park Irvine Park Railroad’s 14th annual Christmas Train takes children and adults on a ride through historic Irvine Regional Park to meet with Santa Claus. The train, strung with twinkle lights, ... read more »
Fri27Nov	Fitness Hike - James 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. Laguna Coast ... read more »
Fri27Nov	Wobble Walk Laguna Coast Wilderness Park Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this slow-paced hike over steep and uneven terrain (400-ft. elevation gain) with OC Parks Resource Specialist Laura Cohen and Laguna Canyon Foundation ... read more »
Fri27Nov	Animal Art I - Toddler Program Orange County Zoo Join us for an hour of creativity and fun with an animal theme! Come ready to get a little messy! Class includes hands-on learning and fun crafts. Please see special instructions. read more »
Fri27Nov	Holiday Hike Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center After a day of feasting and shopping, join us for a scenic family friendly hike along the bay. Discover the unique attributes of the wetland and create a holiday keepsake to take home! Trails are ... read more »
Fri27Nov	Wild Tales - "Lucky Little Duck" Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center Visit with Preserve Staff for story telling fun! After the story, learn more about the natural history of the bay through crafts, hands-on activities and outdoor nature walks. Come prepared for an ... read more »
Sat28Nov	Amazing Critter & Plant Connections Aliso And Wood Canyons Wilderness Park Learn about the interesting connections between plants and animals on this easy, 1-mile hike with OC Park Ranger Portia Arutunian. Location: Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park at the Ranger ... read more »
Sat28Nov	Christmas Train Comes to Irvine Park Irvine Regional Park Irvine Park Railroad’s 14th annual Christmas Train takes children and adults on a ride through historic Irvine Regional Park to meet with Santa Claus. The train, strung with twinkle lights, ... read more »
Sat28Nov	Campfire Program Caspers Wilderness Park Come join a ranger for an hour of fun and learning about Caspers Wilderness Park. Our Campfire program may include a slide presentation, wilderness safety, games and activities for children, ... read more »
Sat28Nov	Geology Hike Laguna Coast Wilderness Park Enjoy unspoiled canyon views and learn about local geology on this strenuous, 3.5 mile hike (700 ft. elevation gain) over steep and uneven terrain with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer ... read more »
Sun29Nov	Birding Hike Laguna Coast Wilderness Park Spot resident and fall migratory birds with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists on this 3.5-mile hike over steep and uneven terrain (700-ft. elevation gain) through one of the most ... read more »
Sun29Nov	Nature hike Caspers Wilderness Park Join our park rangers Sunday mornings for an easy 1 mile hike on the Nature Trail. The trail takes the visitor through grassland, oak woodland, riparian and sandy cactus scrub communities. A wide ... read more »
Sun29Nov	Christmas Train Comes to Irvine Park Irvine Regional Park Irvine Park Railroad’s 14th annual Christmas Train takes children and adults on a ride through historic Irvine Regional Park to meet with Santa Claus. The train, strung with twinkle lights, ... read more »