Nature journaling is a wonderful tool to make observations, create lasting memories and foster a deeper connection with nature. Each session will cover the basics of nature journaling, including…

Join OC Parks staff and volunteers for this free, family-friendly event about protecting our park spaces by following the Leave No Trace Seven Principles. © Leave No Trace: www.LNT.org The Leave…

*This program has been canceled.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…

*This program has been canceled due to wet and muddy conditions.Are your kids interested in learning more about the natural world? Come and explore the plants, animals and landscapes of Riley…

OC Parks invites you to learn about one of our common nocturnal animals: the barn owl. Participants will have an opportunity to learn more about these amazing creatures and how barn owls care for…

Enter a world of creativity and make nature-themed crafts and artwork with your little ones. We’ll exclusively use Earth-friendly materials that have either been found in nature, reused from…

*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…

Join OC Parks for a fun morning of fishing at Mile Square Regional Park!This clinic is designed to teach families how to fish responsibly with a chance to catch a few fish. Please meet at the south…

*This program begins at the Bommer Ridge Trail West Entrance, Ridge Park Road, Newport Beach, CA 92657*Please be aware this is a fitness hike and not for beginners; the pace is approximately a 19-…

Want to explore nature in a whole new way? Join OC Parks naturalists for a sensory adventure where we will listen, smell, touch and even taste as we make our way to beautiful Barbara’s Lake. This…