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Wed1Sep Talbert Tours

Talbert Nature Preserve

Join Preserve Staff on fun-filled, yet informational tours that explore the unique natural history of Talbert Nature Preserve. Tour components may include; hands-on activities, nature walks, ...

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Wed1Sep Acorn Day

O'Neill Regional Park

Save the date! Acorn Day at O'Neill Regional Park is coming soon. Stay tuned for more details!

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Wed1Sep Conservation Club

Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center

Ready to dig in and get dirty? Designed for students aged 2 to 13 years, come work with Preserve staff on establishing healthy habitat for Bay wildlife. Activities may include weeding, watering, ...

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Wed1Sep Sunset Stroll

Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center

Join us for a twilight nature walk and discover the wonders of our night-time wilderness friends. Discover how nature’s night shift is essential to our habitats and create your own nocturnal ...

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Fri3Sep 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 ...

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Fri3Sep Story time at the Zoo!

Orange County Zoo

Join us for story time under our beautiful coastal live oak trees! Children of all ages are welcome!

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Sat4Sep 1st Saturday Ranch Tours

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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Sat4Sep Story time at the Zoo!

Orange County Zoo

Join us for story time under our beautiful coastal live oak trees! Children of all ages are welcome!

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Sat4Sep Caspers 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, ...

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Sat4Sep Summer Family Film Series

Old Orange County Courthouse

Two showings - one at 2:00 p.m. and the other at 8:00 p.m. The Old Orange County Courthouse will open its doors at 1:00 p.m.
On view is the exhibit Bear In Mind: The Story of the California ...

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Sat4Sep Summer Family Film Series

Old Orange County Courthouse

Two showings - one at 2:00 p.m. and the other at 8:00 p.m. The Old Orange County Courthouse will open its doors at 1:00 p.m.
On view is the exhibit Bear In Mind: The Story of the California ...

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Sun5Sep Habitat Restoration Sundays

Peters Canyon Regional Park

Peters Canyon Regional Park would like five volunteers per day to assist with habitat restoration. There is an age requirement of 18 years and up (17 years old and younger may volunteer if a ...

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Sun5Sep 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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Wed8Sep Tideland Tykes - Stinky Smelly Science

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 ...

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Thu9Sep Those Urban Bobcats

Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center

Please join us for an informational discussion of Orange County's wildcats with OC Tracker's Dick Newell and Don Millar. Discussions will include the differences between bobcats, cougars ( or ...

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Thu9Sep Those Urban Bobcats

Upper Newport Bay

Please join us for an informational discussion of Orange County's wildcats with OC Tracker's Dick Newell and Don Millar. Discussions will include the differences between bobcats, cougars ( or ...

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Thu9Sep FITNESS HIKE

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 ...

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Thu9Sep Story time at the Zoo!

Orange County Zoo

Join us for story time under our beautiful coastal live oak trees! Children of all ages are welcome!

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Sat11Sep Caspers 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, ...

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Sat11Sep Irvine Regional Park Trail Day

Irvine Regional Park

Second Saturday of the Month Trail Day at Irvine Regional Park. Come join the Rangers and other volunteers on September 11, 2010, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. as we focus on the popular Horseshoe ...

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Sat11Sep NATIVE PLANT 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 steep ...

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Sun12Sep 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 ...

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Sun12Sep 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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Mon13Sep Wild! at Wieder - Nature's Seasonal Signs

Harriett M. Wieder Regional Park

Hey wildlife loving friends! Join us for fun-filled explorations of the natural environment at Wieder Regional Park through hands-on activities, crafts and nature walks. Program is designed for ...

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Tue14Sep EXPLORING BIODIVERSITY HIKE

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Learn about the diversity of animal and plant species as you explore our ever-changing wilderness on an easy, 1.5-mile, slow and easy hike over rocky and uneven terrain. Laguna Coast Wilderness ...

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Wed15Sep Tideland Tykes - Marsh Music

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 ...

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Thu16Sep 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 ...

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Fri17Sep 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 ...

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Sat18Sep Mars and Stars With JPL

Irvine Regional Park

OC Parks welcomes back NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and OC Astronomers for a new series of educational public programs showcasing various missions to Mars. Irvine Regional Park ...

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Sat18Sep Mars and Stars with JPL

Irvine Regional Park

OC Parks welcomes back NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and OC Astronomers for a new series of educational public programs showcasing various missions to Mars. Irvine Regional Park will host ...

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Sat18Sep Caspers 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, ...

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Sat18Sep Caspers Volunteer Orientation

Caspers Wilderness Park

If you are interested in volunteering at Caspers Wilderness Park, please join us Saturday September 18th 9am - 1pm. Volunteer opportunities include: backcountry volunteer, weed warriors, ...

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Sat18Sep Story time at the Zoo!

Orange County Zoo

Join us for story time under our beautiful coastal live oak trees! Children of all ages are welcome!

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Sat18Sep Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch

Irvine Regional Park

Irvine Park Railroad’s fifth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning Sept. 18 through Oct. 31. Activities include train rides, hay ...

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Sun19Sep Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch

Irvine Regional Park

Irvine Park Railroad’s fifth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning Sept. 18 through Oct. 31. Activities include train rides, hay ...

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Sun19Sep 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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Sun19Sep Habitat Restoration Sundays

Peters Canyon Regional Park

Peters Canyon Regional Park would like five volunteers per day to assist with habitat restoration. There is an age requirement of 18 years and up (17 years old and younger may volunteer if a ...

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Sun19Sep FITNESS HIKE

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this difficult, strenuous and fast-paced, 5-mile hike (700-ft. elevation gain) over very steep, uneven terrain with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. ...

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Mon20Sep Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch

Irvine Regional Park

Irvine Park Railroad’s fifth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning Sept. 18 through Oct. 31. Activities include train rides, hay ...

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Tue21Sep Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch

Irvine Regional Park

Irvine Park Railroad’s fifth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning Sept. 18 through Oct. 31. Activities include train rides, hay ...

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Tue21Sep YOGA FOR SENIORS

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Enjoy a peaceful, 1.5-mile walk as you learn yoga stretches and breathing and relaxation exercises with Laguna Canyon Foundation senior volunteers. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, James Dilley ...

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Wed22Sep Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch

Irvine Regional Park

Irvine Park Railroad’s fifth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning Sept. 18 through Oct. 31. Activities include train rides, hay ...

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Thu23Sep Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch

Irvine Regional Park

Irvine Park Railroad’s fifth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning Sept. 18 through Oct. 31. Activities include train rides, hay ...

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Thu23Sep Fitness Hike

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 5-mile hike over steep and uneven terrain (700-ft. elevation gain) with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers.

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Thu23Sep Yoga for Children

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Children ages 6-10 will explore a funfilled yoga experience in a wilderness setting with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers.

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Fri24Sep Animal Art I - Toddler Program

Orange County Zoo

Join us for an hour of fun and creativity with an animal theme! Class includes hands on learning and fun crafts. Come ready to get a little messy! Please see special instructions.

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Fri24Sep Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch

Irvine Regional Park

Irvine Park Railroad’s fifth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning Sept. 18 through Oct. 31. Activities include train rides, hay ...

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Fri24Sep Story time at the Zoo!

Orange County Zoo

Join us for story time under our beautiful coastal live oak trees! Children of all ages are welcome!

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Sat25Sep Story time at the Zoo!

Orange County Zoo

Join us for story time under our beautiful coastal live oak trees! Children of all ages are welcome!

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Sat25Sep Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch

Irvine Regional Park

Irvine Park Railroad’s fifth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning Sept. 18 through Oct. 31. Activities include train rides, hay ...

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Sat25Sep Caspers 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, ...

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Sat25Sep California Coastal Cleanup Day

Upper Newport Bay

Looking for a way to give back? Join us for the 26th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 25th from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at Upper Newport Bay. To lessen paper and ...

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Sat25Sep California Coastal Cleanup Day

Sunset Beach

Looking for a way to give back? Join us for the 26th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 25th from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at Sunset Beach. To lessen paper and plastic ...

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Sat25Sep California Costal Clean Up

Adopt A Park

California Coastal Cleanup Day gives all Californians the opportunity to learn about coastal resources and how to help preserve them. Volunteers will clean up trash, separate it for recycling and ...

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Sat25Sep California Coastal Cleanup Day

Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center

Looking for a way to give back? Join us for the 26th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 25th from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at Upper Newport Bay. To lesson paper and ...

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Sun26Sep Birding Hike

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Spot resident and summer migratory birds with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists on this 2-mile hike over uneven terrain through one of the most diverse plant communities in the United ...

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Sun26Sep Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch

Irvine Regional Park

Irvine Park Railroad’s fifth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning Sept. 18 through Oct. 31. Activities include train rides, hay ...

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Mon27Sep Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch

Irvine Regional Park

Irvine Park Railroad’s fifth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning Sept. 18 through Oct. 31. Activities include train rides, hay ...

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Mon27Sep Talbert Tadpoles - Autumn Adventure

Talbert Nature Preserve

Nestled between towering coastal cliffs and the Santa Ana River, come explore the unique habitats of Talbert Nature Preserve through hands-on activities, crafts and nature walks. Program is ...

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Tue28Sep Bayside Buddies - Awesome Autumn Adaptations

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 ...

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Tue28Sep Story time at the Zoo!

Orange County Zoo

Join us for story time under our beautiful coastal live oak trees! Children of all ages are welcome!

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Tue28Sep Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch

Irvine Regional Park

Irvine Park Railroad’s fifth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning Sept. 18 through Oct. 31. Activities include train rides, hay ...

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Wed29Sep Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch

Irvine Regional Park

Irvine Park Railroad’s fifth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning Sept. 18 through Oct. 31. Activities include train rides, hay ...

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Wed29Sep Story time at the Zoo!

Orange County Zoo

Join us for story time under our beautiful coastal live oak trees! Children of all ages are welcome!

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Wed29Sep Tideland Tykes - Fall Fiesta

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 ...

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Thu30Sep 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.

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Thu30Sep Story time at the Zoo!

Orange County Zoo

Join us for story time under our beautiful coastal live oak trees! Children of all ages are welcome!

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Thu30Sep Wild North America - Toddler Program

Orange County Zoo

Find out all about the animals on our own continent! Class includes hands on learning and fun crafts. Please see special instructions.

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Thu30Sep Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch

Irvine Regional Park

Irvine Park Railroad’s fifth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning Sept. 18 through Oct. 31. Activities include train rides, hay ...

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