Coastal Cleanup Day at Upper Newport Bay
Join OC Parks, Newport Bay Conservancy and volunteers around the world for Coastal Cleanup Day at Upper Newport Bay on Saturday, September 20! Lend a helping hand and make a positive impact on our…
Upper Newport Bay Habitat Stewards
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…
Critter Investigation BigHearted Bats
Bring your little ones and join OC Parks to learn more about bats! This fun and engaging program includes story time, an age-appropriate hike and themed craft.The program begins at the Peter and Mary…
Natures Stories for Little Explorers Dragonflies
Enjoy a morning at Clark Regional Park and learn about colorful dragonflies! Participants will visit the Interpretive Center, listen to a story, take a short walk in the park and make a craft.…
Native Garden Restoration at Clark Park
Learn about native, introduced and invasive plants and join us as we work toward restoring healthy habitat areas at Clark Regional Park by managing and expanding the garden as conditions permit.…
After Work Fitness Hike on Paved Hicks Haul Road
Join us every Wednesday night in OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space for a fitness-focused hike on the paved Hicks Haul Road. During the spring, summer and fall, hikers will enjoy wonderful sunset…
Thursday Morning Trek in the Red Rock Wilderness
Take in stunning views of the surrounding hillsides and hike atop the iconic red rocks at the newly opened Red Rock Wilderness, part of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space.This morning hike will guide…
The Lure and Lull of Limestone Canyon Sand Trap Trail and Dripping Springs
Take a leisurely equestrian ride through beautiful Limestone Canyon, part of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space, and home of oak woodlands, grasslands, and coastal sage scrub. On a clear day this ride…
Whats Buzzing at the Native Seed Farm Native Plants and their Pollinators
Join us as we explore the native seed farm while learning about plants, pollination, and pollinators. We’ll focus on the native plants grown at the farm as we talk about, and identify, the…
Nature Hike at Gypsum Canyon Wilderness
Explore the beauty of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space on a 3–4.5 mile guided hike through Gypsum Canyon Wilderness. We’ll begin along the Oven Canyon Trail, passing through mixed habitats, and then…