| Events & Programs... |
| Sun1Nov | Nature hikeCaspers Wilderness ParkJoin 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 CanyonPeters Canyon Regional ParkHabitat 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 PatchIrvine Regional ParkIrvine 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 ProgramOrange County ZooCome 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 hikeLaguna Coast Wilderness ParkRaise 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 FriendsPeter & Mary Muth Interpretive CenterJoin 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 ClubPeter & Mary Muth Interpretive CenterReady 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 CenterVisit 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 TrekLaguna Coast Wilderness ParkEnjoy 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 ProgramCaspers Wilderness ParkCome 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 HikeAliso And Wood Canyons Wilderness ParkLearn 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 HikeLaguna Coast Wilderness ParkRaise 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 HikePeters Canyon Regional ParkExperience 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 hikeCaspers Wilderness ParkJoin 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 SundaysPeter & Mary Muth Interpretive CenterJoin 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 RideLaguna Coast Wilderness ParkEnjoy 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 LeavesPeter & Mary Muth Interpretive CenterJoin 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 3Laguna Coast Wilderness ParkSecond 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 CrittersPeter & Mary Muth Interpretive CenterAttention 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 hikeLaguna Coast Wilderness ParkRaise 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 CenterVisit 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 ConnectionsAliso And Wood Canyons Wilderness ParkLearn 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 NatureLaguna Coast Wilderness ParkGather 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 ProgramCaspers Wilderness ParkCome 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 GamesLaguna Coast Wilderness ParkJoin 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 hikeCaspers Wilderness ParkJoin 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 GamesLaguna Coast Wilderness ParkJoin 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 CanyonPeters Canyon Regional ParkHabitat 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 BendLaguna Coast Wilderness ParkRaise 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 LibrariesOld Orange County CourthouseMichelle 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 CenterAttention 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-DownPeter & Mary Muth Interpretive CenterJoin 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 CenterVisit 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 WalkLaguna Coast Wilderness ParkBring 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 TrekLaguna Coast Wilderness ParkEnjoy 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 ProgramOrange County ZooFind out about the animals found on our continent! Class includes hands-on learning and fun crafts. Please see special instructions. read more » |
| Sat21Nov | Campfire ProgramCaspers Wilderness ParkCome 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 OaksSantiago Oaks Regional ParkCome 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 DayAliso And Wood Canyons Wilderness ParkVolunteers 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 HikeAliso And Wood Canyons Wilderness ParkExplore 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 2009Santiago Oaks Regional ParkJoin 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 DayLaguna Coast Wilderness ParkVolunteers 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 HikeLaguna Coast Wilderness ParkLearn 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 2009Santiago Oaks Regional ParkJoin 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 OaksSantiago Oaks Regional ParkCome 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 hikeCaspers Wilderness ParkJoin 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 RidePeters Canyon Regional ParkJoin 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 WalkLaguna Coast Wilderness ParkBegin 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 ParkIrvine Regional ParkIrvine 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 DilleyLaguna Coast Wilderness ParkRaise 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 WalkLaguna Coast Wilderness ParkRaise 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 ProgramOrange County ZooJoin 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 HikePeter & Mary Muth Interpretive CenterAfter 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 CenterVisit 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 ConnectionsAliso And Wood Canyons Wilderness ParkLearn 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 ParkIrvine Regional ParkIrvine 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 ProgramCaspers Wilderness ParkCome 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 HikeLaguna Coast Wilderness ParkEnjoy 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 HikeLaguna Coast Wilderness ParkSpot 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 hikeCaspers Wilderness ParkJoin 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 ParkIrvine Regional ParkIrvine 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 » |