Dripping Springs Trail Restoration
Spend the morning watering and mulching Coast Live Oak seedlings within a beautiful oak woodland and then hike to Dripping Springs, a natural water source dripping out of an earthquake fault and down…
National Night Out Lake Forest
OC Animal Care is proud to a part of OCSD Lake Forest's Annual National Night Out crime prevention event. While you're there, you'll meet our Public Education Officers, learn about responsible…
Nature Journaling at Night on Blue Moon
Come nature journal at night! We will observe as the day winds down for the nocturnal life to wake up. Nature journaling is a wonderful tool for nature observations, creating lasting memories and…
OC Public Library and IRC Nature Storytime Series Native Plants and Animals on the Irvine Ranch Landmarks
Nature Storytime Experience for Kids and FamiliesThis collaboration between OC Public Libraries and Irvine Ranch Conservancy is an exciting nature experience for the community to learn more about the…
Pet Palooza
Join OC Animal Care at the Pet Palooza event on Saturday, July 27, 2024! While you're there, you'll meet members of our team, learn about responsible pet ownership, and receive giveaways.…
Early Morning Hike Fremont Canyon
Come enjoy an early morning hike in Fremont Canyon Nature Preserve, part of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. Our hike climbs steeply from the mouth of Fremont Canyon, past an abandoned coal mine up…
Thursday Morning Trek Limestone Canyon and Dripping Springs
This week in OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space, we’ll hike in Limestone Canyon to Dripping Springs. The hike is a 7-mile loop hike which includes some hills and descents. In addition to the springs,…
Early Morning Hike Gypsum Canyon Wilderness
Come explore the newly-opened Gypsum Canyon Wilderness, the northernmost portion of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. This scenic hike involves steep climbs and descents on several single track…
After Work Cardio Hike Airfield Loop in Red Rock Wilderness
Leave the weekday chaos behind and dive into the peaceful beauty of Irvine Natural Landmarks with our energizing after-work cardio hike. Forget about the day’s worries as we trek through stunning…
Nighttime Bugs Augustine Staging Area in Limestone Canyon
Join us for this evening program as we explore biodiversity at the local level with that most diverse group of organisms: insects! Taking advantage of the fact that UV light is highly visible to most…