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Adventure Solar Daytime Celebrates Forty Years Of Caspers Wilderness Park

SPEND H5N1 DAY OF ADVENTURE AT CASPERS WILDERNESS PARK
Adventure Day Celebrates The 40th Anniversary Of Caspers Wilderness Park

(San Juan Capistrano, Calif.) – OC Parks presents the annual Adventure Day at Caspers Wilderness Park inward San Juan Capistrano on Saturday, Apr five from 10 a.m. to iii p.m. The upshot celebrates the 40thanniversary of Caspers Wilderness Park as well as invites guests to taste a twenty-four hours of opportunity inward the nifty outdoors amongst natural history tours, wild fauna exhibits, musical entertainment, arts as well as crafts, games as well as refreshments.

Caspers Adventure Day volition host wildlife-inspired games of ring-toss, cowboy lasso, a scavenger hunt as well as storytelling. Educational programs as well as interactive experiences include learning almost bugs, raptors, conservation, navigation, Native Americans as well as the rich history of Orange County. Participating vendors include Irvine Ranch Conservancy, OC Bird of Prey Center, Cleveland National Forest, Caspers Park Foundation as well as Sierra Club. Guests tin participate inward a raffle to win a cycle donated yesteryear Buy My Bikes. Country Americana group, Moonsville Collective volition render the musical amusement for this particular event.

Caspers Adventure Day admission is liberate as well as adults as well as children of all ages are encouraged to attend as well as participate inward the fun. Caspers Wilderness Park volition move extending costless parking to all attendees for this particular day. Let the adventures begin!

Caspers Adventure Day
Date: Saturday, Apr 5, 10 a.m. – iii p.m.
Event Fee: FREE Parking Fee: FREE
Location: Caspers Wilderness Park. 33401 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Contact: (949) 923-2210

Brian as well as Ashley's Comments:
For our detailed write-up on hikes at Caspers Wilderness Park click Here.

Don't Forget that the a nifty hike at Caspers Wilderness Park is the hike to the San Juan Hot Springs. Our detailed write-up tin move flora yesteryear clicking Here.

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Police Essay Public's Aid To Grade Woman's Remains From Caspers Wilderness Park

Police Essay Public's Aid To Grade Woman's Remains From Caspers Wilderness Park

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After an investigation failed to plough upwards whatever leads, police delineate are hoping newly released photos (of clothing) volition aid Blue Planet position a adult woman whose remains were discovered inwards Orange County's Caspers Wilderness Park before this year. NBC Los Angeles has a sum study on the affair which tin strength out endure establish Here.

The trunk inwards interrogation was establish Jan. 6, 2014 inwards a rural southeast expanse of Orange County, simply officials did non brand the regain world until March 14, 2014 afterward they performed tests to decide if the remains were that of a human. Authorities said the remains are estimated to convey been exposed to the elements inwards San Juan Capistrano's Caspers Wilderness Park for at to the lowest degree half-dozen months. The campaign of boot the bucket remains unknown in addition to is notwithstanding nether investigation. 

Using an anthropologist to position the bones, police delineate said the remains are those of a petite female, at to the lowest degree xxx years quondam who had shoulder-length chocolate-brown pilus amongst calorie-free highlights. The adult woman besides had a "distinct gold-colored dental pair on her left lower jaw," every bit good every bit a broken olfactory organ at about indicate inwards her life, police delineate said.

Anyone amongst data is encouraged to telephone scream upwards Orange County Sheriff Lt. Jeff Hallock at 714-904-7042.

Mountain King Of Beasts Spotted Inwards Hollywood Hills Is Definitely P-22

Mountain King Of Beasts Spotted Inwards Hollywood Hills Is Definitely P-22

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Many readers of our weblog are in all likelihood already aware of the resident mount king of beasts that has taken upward residence inwards Griffith Park over the past times 2 years. P-22 was tagged amongst a GPS neckband inwards March 2012. The 4-year-old mount king of beasts had left the Westside of the Santa Monica Mountains as well as reportedly made its fashion to Griffith Park afterwards crossing the San Diego (405) as well as Hollywood (101) Freeways. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 photograph of the king of beasts was captured piece of cake concluding twelvemonth past times a National Geographic Photographer. Here is concluding weeks tidings storey amongst the video of the mount king of beasts taking a stroll inwards the Hollywood Hills. Ashley as well as I figured everyone would bask knowing close the survival of this amazing animate beingness thus about ane of the most populated cities on earth.

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Yaktrax Production Review

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Recently the folks at Yaktrax sent Ashley too I a brace of YakTrax to review on 1 of our hikes. They sent Ashley a brace of their Yaktrax Pro too me a brace of their Yaktrax Run. Unfortunately, the wintertime of 2013 - 2014 inward Southern California was extremely lite amongst express to no snowfall inward the Southern California Mountains. We did non have got the run a peril to exam out the pairs of Yaktrax on 1 of our hikes inward Southern California.  However, nosotros did larn a run a peril to exam them out on our recent hiking trip to the Grand Canyon National Park inward mid-February.

We tested our pairs of Yaktrax out on 1 department of the Bright Angel Trail inward Grand Canyon National Park.  The weather condition when nosotros hiked the Bright Angel Trail were lite snowfall too H2O ice on the upper part of the trail closer to the canyon rim amongst to a greater extent than snow/ice on northward facing slopes. Temperatures at nighttime during our see were inward the upper teens amongst highs during the solar daytime inward the depression forties. Needless to state nosotros had a skillful run a peril to exam these out too volition update this review in 1 lawsuit nosotros larn a run a peril to hike inward the snowfall side yesteryear side twelvemonth inward Southern California. We alone went downwardly the Bright Angel Trail 1.7 miles to the instant tunnel which has an elevation gain/loss of or thus 600 feet.

Here is a footling combat to a greater extent than virtually the Yaktrax Pro (pictured below): It features a spike-less lite weight pattern too has 360 degrees of traction amongst a patented sideslip lock roll system. It likewise has a durable natural safe blend for a skillful stand upwards for of the Yaktrax Pro. The removable functioning strap too the heel tab allows for a skillful stand upwards for too slowly installation too removal of the Yaktrax Pro.

The Yaktrax Pro performed skillful on the hike. They provided noticeably improved traction every bit compared to regular shoes without them. They were likewise genuinely slowly to pose on too have got off.  The coils genuinely seemed to traveling steal really good on the H2O ice too snowfall on the Bright Angel Trail. Brian too I saw several other hikers wearing Yaktrax Pros every bit good piece on the Bright Angel Trail. We were glad nosotros had them for the snowy/icy portions of the Bright Angel Trail because it mightiness have got been a footling to slipper to create without.

Here is a footling combat to a greater extent than virtually the Yaktrax Run (pictured below):: It is an H2O ice traction device anatomically designed for role amongst running shoes (and tin easily live on applied to trail running shoes). It allows y'all to run naturally on packed snowfall too H2O ice amongst the Yaktrax Run's combination of removable spikes too steel coils, providing 360° of traction. According to the manufacture, the Yaktrax Run tin live on worn inward temperatures every bit depression every bit ‑41° Fahrenheit. (This unwrap was non genuinely independently tested yesteryear either Ashley or I.  If it is e'er ‑41° Fahrenheit I tin guarantee y'all nosotros volition live on indoors.)

When hiking I starting fourth dimension works life that it was relatively slowly to pose on too have got off the Yaktrax Run. I would recommend evidently sitting downwardly piece doing this. I felt that the spikes too traction coils did their project on the mixture of difficult packed snowfall too ice. We likewise wore them on department of the trail amongst footling to no snowfall too they withal held upwards really well. The safe likewise appeared pretty sturdy too it looked similar they would concord upwards for a piece (Good Durability). I am going to caution readers that these are traction devices too non crampons. If y'all are doing whatever form of a hike amongst meaning ice/snow too lots of climbing too thus y'all demand to invest inward a skillful brace of crampons.

If for some argue y'all had a brace too they were to break, YakTrax volition supercede them thus long every bit they are nether warranty if y'all contact them inside xc days (should comprehend a wintertime of role – they are clear to state that these are non to live on used on bare asphalt or concrete). I would assume retails stores would likewise honor the warranty but I am certain that belike varies depending on location.

The Price for the Yaktrax Run is $40.00 too the cost of the Yaktrax Pro is $30.00. They are both reasonably priced too the Yaktrax Run belike offers only a footling combat to a greater extent than traction amongst the spikes. They tin live on purchased inward retail stores similar REI or through online retailers similar Amazon.


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Oc Parks April 2014 Calendar Of Events

Here are some highlights from the OC Parks Apr Calendar of events, if y'all are looking for hiking ideas or other outdoor events inwards the calendar month of April, brand certain to depository fiscal establishment check our some of these corking events!

OC Parks APRIL 2014 calendar of events
April three – Fitness Hike at Ridge Park   
8:30 – xi a.m.
Raise your pump charge per unit of measurement as well as your spirits on this difficult, strenuous as well as fast-paced, 6.5-mile hike (700-ft. elevation gain) over steep as well as uneven terrain amongst Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers.
Location: Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Cost: $2 donation per someone Parking: Free  
Contact: (949) 923-2235
Special Instructions: Ages fifteen as well as up. Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Not for beginners. Hiking poles suggested. Ridge Park Staging Area (Newport Coast Drive to Ridge Park Rd. E to end; run into at the gate).

April 3, 11, xvi – Bonkers for Bunnies – Preschool Program
10 – xi a.m.
Come larn all nigh bunnies as well as run into some upwards close! Class includes hands on learning as well as fun crafts!
Location: Orange County Zoo. 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA 92869
Website: http://www.ocparks.com/oczoo/
Cost: $5 per kid (one nurture included) Parking: $3 per vehicle
Contact: (714) 973-6846
Special Instructions: PHONE REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Call Marcy Crede-Booth, Education Coordinator at (714) 973-6846. For ages three to iv years old. Additional parents/siblings/family/friends must pay admission fee to motion into zoo. Please greenback these Easter-themed classes fill upwards quickly!

April 3, 10, 17 – Tideland Tykes
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Join our save staff for a fun-filled nurture as well as kid sense that may include arts as well as crafts, story telling, hands-on activities or outdoor nature walks. Come prepared for an exciting outdoor experience!
Location: Upper Newport Bay. 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Cost: $5 per educatee Parking: Free
Contact: (949) 923-2290
Special Instructions: Ages 2 to 8 years recommended. Space is express as well as registration is required. Please telephone telephone (949) 923-2275, or electronic mail unbic@ocparks.com to register.

April iv – Explore the Plants on the Trail to Barbara’s Lake
9 – 11:30 a.m.
Join us on a wonderful morn walk to Orange County’s exclusively natural lake piece learning nigh our native California found life. This 2-mile leisurely hike volition live led past times Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists.
Location: Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Cost: $2 donation per someone Parking: $3 per vehicle
Contact: (949) 923-2235
Special Instructions:  Ages 8 as well as up. Online reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Ages 8 as well as up. Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, unopen to 3.5-miles due south of I-5/405). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.

April 4, 11, eighteen – Wild Tales
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Visit amongst Preserve staff for story-telling fun! After a story, larn to a greater extent than nigh the natural history of the Bay through crafts, hands-on activities as well as nature walks. Come prepared for an exciting outdoor experience!
Location: Upper Newport Bay. 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Cost: $5 per educatee Parking: Free
Contact: (949) 923-2290
Special Instructions: Ages 2 to 8 years. Space is express as well as pre-registration is required. Please telephone telephone (949) 923-2275, or electronic mail unbic@ocparks.com to register.  

April v – Free Kids’ Fishing Clinic
7 – xi a.m.
OC Parks would similar to invite y'all as well as your kids to a fun morn of line-fishing at Tri-City Regional Park! This Kids Fishing Clinic (for ages fifteen as well as under) is designed to instruct kids how to fish, piece giving them an chance to grab a few from our lake.
Whether this is your foremost fourth dimension line-fishing or you’re a regular, y'all volition choose fun trying to grab some fish. Instructors volition live on mitt to demonstrate, attention as well as answer whatever questions.
Please choose your ain pole. If y'all create non choose a line-fishing pole at that spot volition live some available for loan. The lake volition live stocked amongst Rainbow Trout as well as at that spot volition live a two-fish limit. Prizes for tagged fish.
Location: Tri-City Regional Park. 2301 Kraemer Blvd, Placentia, CA 92870
Website: http://ocparks.com/parks/tri_city_park
Cost: Free Parking: Free
Contact: (714) 973 -3180
Special Instructions:  Registration is required at the OC Parks check-in tabular array on the 24-hour interval of the event.
April 5, 12, 19, 26 – Nature Walk 
9 – 10:30 a.m.
Join our Naturalists on a nature walk as well as larn nigh Trabuco Canyon animals as well as nature. Light to moderate walk on generally paved roads. Meet at the Nature Center merely within the primary entrance of the park.
Location: O’Neill Regional Park. 30982 Trabuco Canyon Road, Trabuco Canyon, CA 92678
Cost: Free Parking: $5 per vehicle
Contact: (949) 923-2260
Special Instructions: All ages welcome. Event is conditional on the weather.

April v – Moulton Peak Geology as well as Natural History Hike   
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Join Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists on this 4-mile Geology hike (600-ft. elevation gain) over steep as well as uneven terrain. Hike through the oak-filled woodland of Wood Canyon as well as proceed to the park’s highest peak. We volition overstep past times stone formations that state of ancient floods, landslides as well as the edifice of a corking shell-filled limestone reef. This hike is non for beginners! Bring water, hiking shoes (hiking poles suggested), snacks, as well as plain guides of your choice as well as a sense of adventure!
Location: Aliso as well as Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Cost: $2 donation per someone Parking: Free
Contact: (949) 497-8324
Special Instructions: Ages fifteen as well as up. Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Canyon View Staging Area (from southbound Aliso Creek Rd, plow correct on Glenwood [turns into Pacific Park] as well as correct on Canyon Vistas. Meet at the entrance to Canyon View Park). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.

April 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 – Redwood Grove Hike
9:30 – xi a.m.
Join OC Parks' trained staff on an slow 1.1-mile hike to the park's Coastal Redwood grove. You will use your v senses to engage amongst nature equally y'all stroll to the Redwoods. You volition also choose an chance to learn nigh our native plants along the way. The hike begins each Sabbatum as well as Dominicus morn at 9:30 a.m. from the park's Nature Center. Don't forget to see our Nature Center when y'all are there, too!
Location: Carbon Canyon Regional Park. 4442 Carbon Canyon Road, Brea, CA 92823
Website: http://www.ocparks.com/carboncanyon/
Cost: Free Parking: $5 per vehicle
Contact: (714) 973-3160
Special Instructions: All ages. Participants should recollect water, sunscreen, hat, hiking shoes. Meet at Nature Center located at E halt of the park. Reservations preferred, delight telephone telephone (714) 973-3160 or electronic mail carboncanyon@ocparks.com.


April 5 – Adventure Day as well as 40th Anniversary Celebration 
10 a.m. – three p.m.
Caspers’ Park Rangers, Volunteers, as well as Staff invite y'all to a fun-filled 24-hour interval of nature hikes, invitee speakers, exhibits, games, music, as well as the celebration of the 40th anniversary of Caspers Park at Adventure Day 2014. 
Location: Caspers Wilderness Park. 33401 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Website: www.ocparks.com/caspers/
Contact: (949) 923-2210
Special Instructions: For to a greater extent than information, visit: http://ocparks.com/civicax/inc/blobfetch.aspx?BlobID=33929.   

April v – Family Hike
3 – v p.m.
Join us on this real enjoyable, slow 3-mile hike over moderate but uneven terrain (100-ft. elevation gain). Starting at Nix Nature Center nosotros volition hike i of the most various areas of the common nether a canopy of Oaks to Barbara’s Lake as well as back. Hike is led past times Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers.   
Location: Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Cost: $2 donation per someone Parking: $3 per vehicle
Contact: (949) 923-2235
Special Instructions:  Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, James Dilley Preserve (east side of Laguna Canyon Rd/Sr-133, merely due north of 73 Toll Road). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.

April 5, 12, 19, 26 – Ranger Led Campfire Program
8 – ix p.m.
Join us Sabbatum nighttime at the amphitheater for this Ranger led beak on local brute life, laid to the glow of give the axe light. This number is exclusively opened upwards to those camping ground at O’Neill Regional Park. No access for 24-hour interval role later on sunset.
Location: O’Neill Regional Park. 30982 Trabuco Canyon Road, Trabuco Canyon, CA 92678
Cost: Free
Contact: (949) 923-2260 or (949) 923-2256
Special Instructions: All ages welcome. Event is outdoors as well as theme on weather condition conditions. 

April six – Family Hike inwards the Canyon
8:30 – xi a.m.
Enjoy a hike amongst your line of piece of occupation solid unit of measurement inwards beautifully lush Wood Canyon, piece exploring its wild fauna amongst OC Parks Resource Specialist Rick Schaffer. This is an slow 2-mile hike (300-ft elevation gain) over uneven as well as rocky terrain.
Location: Aliso as well as Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Cost: Free Parking: Free
Contact: (949) 497-8324
Special Instructions: Ages vii as well as up. Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Canyon View Staging Area (from southbound Aliso Creek Rd, plow correct on Glenwood [turns into Pacific Park] as well as correct on Canyon Vistas. For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.

April six – 1st Dominicus Restoration Program at Talbert Nature Preserve 
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Come bring together us for some R&R at Talbert Regional Park inwards Costa Mesa equally nosotros boot off the first community based Talbert Restoration & Revitalization Project. Learn nigh the native plants as well as wild fauna of our Coastal zone. We volition run into the 1st Dominicus of each calendar month ix a.m. to 12 p.m. at the corner of 19th St. as well as Balboa Blvd. inwards Costa Mesa.
Location: Talbert Nature Preserve. 1298 Victoria Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Cost: Free Parking: Free
Contact: (714) 376-7414
Special Instructions: This computer programme volition live cancelled if rainy/muddy conditions are introduce 24 hours prior or enrollment minimums are non met.

April six – Nature Center Open 
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The Nature Center is opened upwards the foremost Dominicus of each month. Join a Park Ranger for a tour of the nature pump as well as larn nigh local history, flora as well as fauna.
Location: Santiago Oaks Regional Park. 2145 N. Windes Drive, Orange, CA 92869
Cost: Free Parking: $5 per vehicle
Contact: (714) 973-6620

April vii – Knitting inwards Nature 
1 – three p.m.
Come out as well as knit or crochet inwards nature at beautiful Aliso as well as Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. Whether y'all desire to larn how to knit or choose been knitting for years, come upwards bring together inwards the stitching equally nosotros sit down nether the sycamores.  Help available to all knitters. Bring your ain projection or attempt your mitt at the projection of the calendar month that is corking for beginners (Please electronic mail leader for materials needed for the projection of the month, amy@lagunacanyon.org).
Location: Aliso as well as Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Cost: $2 donation per someone Parking: $3 per vehicle
Contact: (949) 497-8324
Special Instructions: Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Ranger Headquarters, 28373 Alicia Pkwy (from southbound Aliso Creek Rd, plow correct on Alicia, foremost correct on Awma, left into parking lot). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.

April 8 – Dilley Loop Nature Hike
9 – xi a.m.
Get unopen to nature on this leisurely 2-mile hike (370-ft. elevation gain) over steep as well as uneven terrain equally y'all spot plants as well as animals or mayhap their tracks as well as signs along the way.
Location: Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Cost: $2 donation per someone Parking: $3 per vehicle
Contact: (949) 923-2235
Special Instructions:  Ages 12 as well as up. Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. James Dilley Preserve (405 South to 133 South to stoplight at 73 turn-off; brand a U-turn, become 1 block. Dilley is on the right). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.

April ix – Yoga Hike  
9 – 10:30 a.m.
Stretch your heed as well as trunk on this 2.4-mile hike amongst a yoga twist over steep as well as uneven terrain (100-ft. elevation gain) led past times Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers.
Location: Aliso as well as Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Cost: $2 donation per someone Parking: Free
Contact: (949) 497-8324
Special Instructions: Ages 12 as well as up. Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Canyon View Staging Area (from southbound Aliso Creek Rd, plow correct on Glenwood [turns into Pacific Park] as well as correct on Canyon Vistas. Meet at the entrance to Canyon View Park). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.

April 10 – Fitness Hike at Willow  
8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Raise your pump charge per unit of measurement as well as your spirits on this difficult, strenuous as well as fast-paced, 5.5-mile hike (400-ft. elevation gain) over steep as well as uneven terrain amongst Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers.
Location: Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Cost: $2 donation per someone Parking: Free  
Contact: (949) 923-2235
Special Instructions: Ages fifteen as well as up. Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Not for beginners. Hiking poles suggested. Willow Canyon Staging Area (20101 Laguna Canyon Road, merely due south of El Toro Road intersection). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.

April xi – Wood Canyon Discovery Hike  
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Explore beautiful Wood Canyon as well as regain its wild fauna amongst Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists on this moderate but steep, uneven as well as rocky, 5-mile hike (200-ft. elevation gain). 
Location: Aliso as well as Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Cost: $2 donation per someone Parking: Free
Contact: (949) 497-8324
Special Instructions: Ages fifteen as well as up. Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Canyon View Staging Area (from southbound Aliso Creek Rd, plow correct on Glenwood [turns into Pacific Park] as well as correct on Canyon Vistas. Meet at the entrance to Canyon View Park). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.

April 12 – 10th Annual Survive as well as Thrive Run/Walk Health & Safety Expo    
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
The Orange County Board of Supervisors as well as OC Parks invite y'all to a tribute to all criminal offence victims. The number volition commemorate National Crime Victims’ Rights Week as well as the winning pattern for the Orange County Crime Victims’ Monument volition live announced.

Program volition include:

Community booths.
Speakers.
Orange County Crime Victims’ Monument pattern winner announced.
Dove publish inwards conjunction amongst Crime Survivors.
Event as well as parking are free.
Register for the Crime Survivors 5K Run/Walk at www.surviveandthriverunwalk.org. The run/walk begins at ix a.m. amongst the unveiling of the monument pattern winner at nowadays following.
Location: Mason Regional Park. 18712 University Drive, Irvine, CA 92612
Cost: Free Parking: Free
Contact: (949) 923-2220
Special Instructions: For to a greater extent than information, visit: http://surviveandthriverunwalk.org/. 

April 12 – 2nd Sabbatum Trail Work Day
8:30 – xi a.m.
Come bring together common staff as well as our trail leaders past times volunteering to attention amongst habitat restoration, non-native found removal as well as trail move throughout Irvine Regional Park. Please vesture jeans as well as durable shoes or boots. Park provides tools as well as gloves. Bring sunscreen, hat, snacks as well as water.
Location: Irvine Regional Park. 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA 92869 Website: www.ocparks.com/irvinepark/
Cost: Free Parking: Free for volunteers 
Contact: (714) 973–6835
Special Instructions: Ideal for ages 12 as well as up. Minors must live accompanied past times an adult. Large schoolhouse groups/companies welcome, telephone telephone (714) 973-6836 for grouping registration.

April 12 – California Native Plant & Wildflower Hike
9 a.m.  – 12 p.m.
Learn to position native plants amongst Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists on this moderate but fast-paced, steep as well as rocky, 3.5-mile hike (600-ft. elevation gain).
Location: Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Cost: $2 donation per someone Parking: $3 per vehicle
Contact: (949) 923-2235
Special Instructions: Ages 12 as well as up. Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Rd/SR-133, unopen to 3.5 miles due south of I-5/405). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.

April thirteen – The Mysterious World of O’Neill Regional Park
9 – 10:30 a.m.
Have y'all always wondered, “Where are all the wild animals inwards the park?” Visit a Show as well as Share Exhibit located side past times side to the O’Neill Park Nature Center as well as regain mysterious clues animals acquire out behind. Free fun crafts as well as games!
Location: O’Neill Regional Park. 30982 Trabuco Canyon Road, Trabuco Canyon, CA 92678
Cost: Free Parking: $5 per vehicle
Contact: (949) 923-2260 or (949) 923-2260
Special Instructions: All ages welcome. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 30-minute moderate nature walk volition follow.

April thirteen – Second Dominicus Restoration Program
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Join Preserve staff as well as other volunteers inwards enhancing the Bay’s habitat for local wildlife. Activities may include non-native found removal, planting natives, watering, trash cleanup as well as Butterfly Garden maintenance. No sense is necessary; water, snacks as well as tools are provided. 
Location: Upper Newport Bay. 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Cost: Free Parking: Free
Contact: (949) 923-2290
Special Instructions: Minors aged xvi as well as younger must choose legal guardian introduce at all times. Space is express as well as pre-registration is required. Please telephone telephone (949) 923-2275, or electronic mail unbic@ocparks.com to register. Program volition live cancelled if inclement weather condition is present.

April xiv – Family Nature Walk 
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Join Resource Specialist Laura Cohen on an slow 1.5-mile walk to Barbara’s Lake equally y'all play games as well as larn nigh the wild fauna inwards the outpouring at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park.
Location: Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Cost: Free Parking: $3 per vehicle  
Contact: (949) 923-2235
Special Instructions: Ages v as well as up. Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Little Sycamore Staging Are/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Rd/SR-133, unopen to 3.5 miles due south of I 5/405). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324. 

April xiv – Storytelling amongst Ed as well as Sam   
10 a.m. – 12 p.m., 1 – three p.m.
Orange County's rich apiculture history tin live traced all the means dorsum to 2 men inwards Santiago Canyon inwards the tardily 1860s. Sam Shrewsbury as well as Joseph ‘Ed’ Pleasants were pioneer beekeepers living inwards tiny cabins along the creek at a fourth dimension when grizzly bears yet roamed the chaparral as well as condors perched high atop the peaks of the Santa Ana Mountains. 

Meander through the gardens of Arden as well as listen animated retellings of Sam as well as Ed's adventures. Receive a guided tour of the Helena Modjeska House, which includes Ed's master copy cabin. 

This computer programme is presented past times the Walking Stick Storytellers Guild inwards collaboration amongst OC Parks. 
Location: 25151 Serrano Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630-2534
Website: http://www.ocparks.com/modjeskahouse/
Contact: (949) 923–2230
Special Instructions: Space is limited, delight telephone telephone to register. Directions as well as map volition live sent later on registration.    

April fifteen – Book Hike 
9 – xi a.m.
Engage your encephalon along amongst your trunk on a 4-mile hike inwards beautiful Aliso & Wood Canyons piece nosotros portion our favorite books. Come prepared to contribute a championship or 2 as well as acquire out amongst the anticipation of some corking novel reads equally good equally a relaxed as well as exercised body. Led past times a Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalist as well as reader. Elevation gain 300 ft. on terrain that tin live uneven as well as rocky. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 hat, sunscreen, hiking shoes, H2O as well as snack are recommended.
Location: Aliso as well as Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Cost: $2 donation per someone Parking: Free
Contact: (949) 497-8324
Special Instructions: Ages fifteen as well as up. Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Canyon View Staging Area (from southbound Aliso Creek Rd, plow correct on Glenwood [turns into Pacific Park] as well as correct on Canyon Vistas. Meet at the entrance to Canyon View Park). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.

April 17 – Fitness Hike at Canyon View
8:30 – xi a.m.
Raise your pump charge per unit of measurement as well as your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 6-mile hike over steep as well as uneven terrain (400-ft. elevation gain) amongst Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers.
Location: Aliso as well as Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Cost: $2 donation per someone Parking: Free
Contact: (949) 497-8324
Special Instructions: Ages fifteen as well as up. Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Canyon View Staging Area (from southbound Aliso Creek Rd, plow correct on Glenwood [turns into Pacific Park] as well as correct on Canyon Vistas. Meet at the entrance to Canyon View Park). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.

April eighteen – Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 Morning Stroll to Barbara’s Lake
9 – 11:30 a.m.
Enjoy an outdoor stroll to Barbara’s Lake (Orange County’s exclusively natural lake) on this leisurely paced, level, 2-mile hike amongst Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists.
Location: Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Cost: $2 donation per someone Parking: $3 per vehicle
Contact: (949) 923-2235
Special Instructions: All ages welcome! Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Rd/SR-133, unopen to 3.5 miles due south of I-5/405). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.

April eighteen – Tot Walk
9 – xi a.m.
Join Ranger Zak as well as Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers as well as choose your immature ones (babies to three years old) to explore Aliso's wild backyard. We volition regard bugs, brute tracks, plants, birds and have all kinds of outdoor fun!
Location: Aliso as well as Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Cost: Free Parking: $3 per vehicle
Contact: (949) 497-8324
Special Instructions: For babies to three years old. Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Ranger Headquarters, 28373 Alicia Pkwy (from southbound Aliso Creek Rd, plow correct on Alicia, foremost correct on Awma, left into parking lot). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.

April nineteen – Keep It Wild Volunteer Day
8 – xi a.m.
Come on out as well as assist restore the wild lands nosotros hence enjoy! There’s no ameliorate means to start a Sabbatum morn than past times joining Laguna Canyon Foundation as well as OC Parks staff inwards an invigorating projection of non-native found removal and/or planting native plants. Help us brand a healthier surround for the native wild fauna as well as for ourselves.
Location: Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Cost: Free Parking: Free for Keep It Wild Volunteers
Contact: (949) 923-2235
Special Instructions: Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Little Sycamore Staging Are/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Rd/SR-133, unopen to 3.5 miles due south of I 5/405). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324. 

April nineteen – Keep It Wild Volunteer Day 
8 – xi a.m.
Come on out as well as assist restore the wild lands nosotros hence enjoy! There’s no ameliorate means to start a Sabbatum morn than past times joining Laguna Canyon Foundation as well as OC Parks staff inwards an invigorating projection of non-native found removal and/or planting native plants. Help us brand a healthier surround for the native wild fauna as well as for ourselves.
Location: Aliso as well as Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Cost: Free Parking: Free for Keep It Wild Volunteers! 
Contact: (949) 497-8324
Special Instructions: Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Ranger Headquarters, 28373 Alicia Pkwy (from southbound Aliso Creek Rd, plow correct on Alicia, foremost correct on Awma, left into parking lot). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.

April nineteen – Introduction to Mountain Bike Riding     
8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Learn mount biking basics as well as trail etiquette on this 6.8-mile ride over steep as well as uneven terrain (800-ft. elevation gain) piece enjoying canyon views. Please come upwards prepared amongst a bike suitable for off-pavement riding, sturdy shoes, helmet, gloves, H2O as well as snack. Led past times Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer mount bike trail assistants.
Location: Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Cost: $2 donation per someone Parking: Free  
Contact: (949) 923-2235
Special Instructions: Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Not for beginners. Hiking poles suggested. Ridge Park Staging Area (Newport Coast Drive to Ridge Park Rd. E to end; run into at the gate).

April nineteen – Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride  
8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Catch beautiful canyon views on this 10-mile ride over steep as well as uneven terrain (1,000-ft. elevation gain) amongst Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer mount bike trail assistants. Must choose helmet, gloves, hydration; a snack is strongly suggested. Be prepared for varied weather condition out inwards the canyons.
Location: Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Cost: $2 donation per someone Parking: Free  
Contact: (949) 923-2235
Special Instructions: Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Not for beginners. This is for INTERMEDIATE riders amongst mount biking experience. Ridge Park Staging Area (Newport Coast Drive to Ridge Park Rd. E to end; run into at the gate).

April 22 – Beginners Fitness Hike
9 – 10:30 a.m.
Now is a corking fourth dimension to start a novel fitness routine starting fourth dimension amongst an slow 2-mile hike over moderate but uneven terrain to Barbara’s Lake as well as dorsum (100-ft. elevation gain). Join a Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer as well as registered dietitian to larn nigh fitness as well as nutrition during this 1.5-hour hike.
Location: Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Cost: $2 donation per someone Parking: $3 per vehicle
Contact: (949) 923-2235
Special Instructions:  Ages 12 as well as up. Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Wear walking or hiking shoes, hat, sunscreen, as well as choose water. James Dilley Preserve (405 South to 133 South to stoplight at 73 turn-off; brand a U-turn, become 1 block. Dilley is on the right). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.

April 24, 25, 26, 27 – American Pro Surfing Series 
Waiting menses to live from 4/21/14 – 4/27/14. Contest estimated to run from 4/24/2014 through 4/27/2014
Location: Salt Creek Beach Park. 33333 S. Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, CA 92629
Contact: (949) 496-5517
Parking: $1 an hour

April 24 – Fitness Hike at Dilley
8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Raise your pump charge per unit of measurement as well as your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 5.5-mile hike over steep as well as uneven terrain (900-ft. elevation gain) amongst Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers.
Location: Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Cost: $2 donation per someone Parking: $3 per vehicle
Contact: (949) 923-2235
Special Instructions: Ages fifteen as well as up. Online reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Not for beginners. James Dilley Preserve (east side of Laguna Canyon Rd/SR-133, merely due north of 73 Toll Road). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.

April 26 – Long Distance Hike inwards the Back Country
8 – 11:30 a.m.
Explore the beauty as well as diverseness of 2 canyons, Little Sycamore as well as Laurel Canyon, inwards the backcountry of the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. This volition live a strenuous, 8.2-mile hike (770-ft. elevation gain) over rocky as well as uneven terrain. We volition hike through sycamore as well as oak woodlands, riparian habitats, coastal sage scrub, as well as opened upwards grassland. Participants should live gibe as well as able to hike long distances. For your security as well as comfort choose 2-3 liters of water, a hat, a hearty snack as well as proper hiking shoes.
Location: Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Cost: $2 donation per someone Parking: $3 per vehicle
Contact: (949) 923-2235
Special Instructions:  Ages fifteen as well as up. Online reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, unopen to 3.5-miles due south of I-5/405). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.

April 26 – populace Day at the Bay!
10 a.m. – three p.m.
Join us for our 24th annual populace Day at the Bay celebration presented past times the Newport Bay Conservancy inwards partnership amongst OC Parks. Learn how y'all tin brand populace Day everday!

Activities include:
  • Environmental exhibitors
  • Live amusement
  • Face prototype
  • Childrens' scavenger hunt amongst prizes
  • Live brute demonstrations
  • Science regain booths
  • Arts as well as Crafts
  • Opportunity drawings
  • Environmental films courtesy of the Newport Beach Film Festival
Food available for buy from the Burnt Truck, Tamarindo as well as Front Porch Pops.
Location: Upper Newport Bay. 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Cost: Free Parking: Free
Contact: (949) 923-2290
Special Instructions: Visit www.newportbay.org for to a greater extent than information.

April 26 – The Night Skies at Caspers
7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Come for a grand tour of the universe! Join Allan as well as other amateur astronomers equally nosotros hold off inwards the telescopes to regard the wonders of the sky. Take a guided tour of the constellations as well as larn the myths as well as facts nigh the cosmos. Observe Jupiter, Mars as well as Saturn as well as deep heaven objects including nebulas, galaxies, star clusters as well as double stars.
Location: Caspers Wilderness Park.  33401 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Website: www.ocparks.com/caspers/
Cost: Free Parking: $5 per vehicle
Contact: (949) 923-2210
Special Instructions: Held exclusively on evenings amongst clear skies (good weather). Call common at (949) 923-2210 for weather-sky updates or additional information.

April 27 – Birding Hike  
8 – xi a.m.
Spot local native as well as outpouring resident birds amongst Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists on this ho-hum as well as slow 2-mile walk through a landscaped suburban parkland setting at Laguna Niguel Regional Park. Wear hiking or walking shoes; choose binoculars!
Location: Laguna Niguel Regional Park. 28241 La Paz Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Cost: $2 donation per someone Parking: $5 per vehicle 
Contact: (949) 497-8324
Special Instructions: Ages 12 as well as up. Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Enter common as well as brand a correct plow at the T intersection. Make a left into the foremost parking lot as well as run into at the far end. For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497–8324.

April 27 – Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 Walk inwards the Park
8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Bring the line of piece of occupation solid unit of measurement to persuasion the landmark Aliso Creek restoration projection as well as search for OC’s native wild fauna on the Aliso Creek Trail East. This is a 2.5-mile grade terrain, leisurely hike (50-ft. elevation gain) through riparian as well as grassland habitats. Led past times OC Parks Resource Specialist Rick Schaffer.
Location: Aliso as well as Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Cost: Free Parking: $3 per vehicle
Contact: (949) 497-8324
Special Instructions: Ages vii as well as up. Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Ranger Headquarters, 28373 Alicia Pkwy (from southbound Aliso Creek Rd, plow correct on Alicia, foremost correct on Awma, left into parking lot). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.

April 27 – There’s More Than Meets The Eye At Clark Park  
1 – 3:30 p.m.    
Have y'all always wondered “Where are all the animals inwards the park?” but haven’t a clue?  See the common through the eyes of a Ranger as well as regain the hidden clues. Find out what animals ruled the Earth inwards Clark Park 10,000 years agone as well as what animals dominion today.  Visit amongst Rangers at a Share as well as Show Exhibit located at Clark Park’s Fossil Museum front end patio from 1 to three p.m. as well as regain the secrets of Clark Park. A moderate, 30–minute, ¾-of-a-mile, Ranger-led nature walk volition follow. The walk volition get at the Share as well as Show Exhibit, proceed past times Elephant as well as Camel Hill as well as upwards Camel Hill, the highest quest of Clark Park earlier looping dorsum to the starting point. Fun activities volition live available for both children as well as adults.
Location: Clark Regional Park. 8800 Rosecrans Ave., Buena Park, CA 90621
Website: http://ocparks.com/parks/ralph/
Cost: Free Parking: $5 per vehicle
Contact: (714) 973–3170 

April xxx – Down On the Farm – Preschool Program
10 – xi a.m.
Come larn all nigh farm animals including chickens, pigs, goats, sheep as well as more! Class includes hands-on learning, fun crafts, as well as coming together zoo animals upwards close!
Location: Orange County Zoo. 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA 92869
Website: http://www.ocparks.com/oczoo/
Cost: $5 per kid (one nurture included) Parking: $3 per vehicle
Contact: (714) 973-6846

Special Instructions: PHONE REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Call Marcy Crede-Booth, Education Coordinator at (714) 973-6846. For ages three to iv years old. Additional parents/siblings/family/friends must pay admission fee to motion into zoo. Please greenback spaces fill upwards rapidly for toddler classes.

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