PetSmart Adoption Event
OC Animal Care is excited to join PetSmart's Adoption Event on Saturday, July 26th! Come meet our amazing adoptable dogs, chat with our friendly Public Education Officer, and connect with our…
Parks After Dark
We love the nightlife! Explore the landscape of Peters Canyon Regional Park as we set out to search for the nighttime critters that call the park home. From humble toads to graceful owls, you never…
Agua Chinon and the Sinks Exploration Day
Please note: Preregistration is required due to limited parking capacity. Start your weekend off by exploring the Agua Chinon wash and the Sinks through this self-guided opportunity. Designated…
Mountain Bike Ride at Fremont and Weir Canyons to Sierra Peak
Join us in OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space for a challenging docent-led mountain bike ride for very experienced off-road riders in excellent cardio shape through Fremont and Weir Canyons to Sierra…
Limestone Canyon Weekend Hike to Both Sides of the Sinks
Join us on this moderate-paced hike over the ridge and the through beautiful Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve, part of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. We will enjoy short breaks at the East and…
Family Hike at Black Star Canyon
Enjoy an afternoon family hike in Black Star Canyon, part of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. We will hike along a flat trail and cross a dry creek as we watch for red-tailed hawks and mule deer.…
Morning Yoga Hike in Baker Canyon
Enjoy a 3+ mile hike and gentle yoga practice in nature. The hike through Baker Canyon, part of OCParks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space, includes an elevation gain of approximately 500′ and will be a nice…
Fossils are Fun
Come out and enjoy this family-fun activity on the Mesa. We will start with an activity to make your own fossil, then we will take a 2–3-mile hike looking for fossils deposited here in Orange County…
Animal Signs and Tracks in Fremont Canyon
Come search for evidence that animals leave behind in OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. Mule deer, bobcats, coyotes and even mountain lions call this hidden canyon home. Gain the basic tracking…
Tuesday Morning Fitness Hike on Paved Hicks Haul Road
Ready for a workout? Forget the gym for the day and head outside! Join us for an exhilarating morning fitness hike on the paved Hicks Haul Road in OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. This hike allows…