*Please note advance registration is REQUIRED for Wild Tales.*Spending time outside is one of the best ways to nurture curiosity and instill a love of the natural world. Bring your young ones and…

*Please note advance registration is REQUIRED for Wild Tales.*Spending time outside is one of the best ways to nurture curiosity and instill a love of the natural world. Bring your young ones and…

Join OC Parks staff and volunteers for our monthly program where art meets ecology! Come explore the natural world through the lens of creativity by making your own mosaic coaster.This program will…

Nature journaling is a wonderful tool for making observations, creating lasting memories and developing deeper connections with the world around us. This session will cover the basics of art theory…

Bring your little ones and learn more about mountain lions with OC Parks. This fun and engaging program includes story time, an age-appropriate hike and themed craft.The program begins at the Peter…

Bring your furry friend and join OC Parks staff and volunteers for a dog walk at Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve. Come enjoy an easy, 3-mile hike over uneven and unpaved terrain with…

*This program takes place at Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve, 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660*The OC Parks Jr. Ranger Program encourages park guests to explore the outdoor world…

Join Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve staff and volunteers in enhancing the bay’s habitat for local wildlife. Activities may include non-native plant removal, planting natives, watering, removing…

Join OC Parks volunteer naturalists and Laguna Canyon Foundation for a relaxing bird walk along Aliso Creek. This program will introduce the basics of birding while hiking along a 3-mile path with 50…

*This program begins at Canyon View Park, 22144 Canyon Vistas, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656*Explore Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park where you might see deer, bobcats and hawks. Learn about acorn…