OC Parks JUNE 2014 calendar of events
June 1 – Family Hike inwards the Canyon
8:30 – eleven a.m.
Enjoy a hike amongst your position unit of measurement inwards beautifully lush Wood Canyon, piece exploring its wild fauna amongst OC Parks Resource Specialist Rick Schaffer. This is an slowly 2-mile hike (300-ft peak 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.
June 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 – Redwood Hike
9:30 – eleven a.m.
Join OC Parks' trained staff on an slowly 1.1-mile hike to the park's Coastal Redwood grove. You will use your v senses to engage amongst nature every bit you lot stroll to the Redwoods. You volition also remove an chance to learn most our native plants along the way. The hike begins each Sabbatum as well as Sun morning time at 9:30 a.m. from the park's Nature Center. Don't forget to see our Nature Center when you lot are there, too!
Location: Carbon Canyon Regional Park. 4442 Carbon Canyon Road, Brea, CA 92823
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 eastward destination of the park. Reservations preferred, delight telephone telephone (714) 973-3160 or electronic mail carboncanyon@ocparks.com.
June 1 – Bugs as well as Butterflies
10 a.m. – three p.m.
Tour Riley Wilderness Park's butterfly garden to larn most unique as well as odd insects, how to attract birds as well as butterflies to your backyard, as well as last able to buy plants native to Orange County. There volition last alive creature demonstrations as well as instructions on how to flora your ain backyard butterfly garden (techniques, flora list, layout). The common hosts several exceptional involvement groups whose expertise is connected to the garden inwards some way. Refreshments, snacks, as well as delicious nutrient volition last available at the event.
Location: Thomas F. Riley Wilderness Park. 30952 Oso Parkway, Coto de Caza, CA 92679
Contact: (949) 923–2265
Special Instructions: Bring your binoculars as well as cameras are welcome.
June 2 – 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 you lot desire to larn how to knit or remove been knitting for years, come upwardly bring together inwards the stitching every bit 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 neat for beginners (Please electronic mail amy@lagunacanyon.org about materials needed).
Location: Aliso as well as Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Cost: $2 donation per mortal 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, starting fourth dimension correct on Awma, left into parking lot). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.
June 3, 10, 17, 24 – Scout Programs
9 a.m. – v p.m.
Tiger Club Discover Nature Program (1st Grade), Wolf Cub Outdoor Adventure (2nd grade), Bear Cub Wildlife Wander (3rdgrade), Webelos Forester Badge Program (4th & 5th grade), Webelos Geologist Badge Program (4th & 5th grade), Webelos Naturalist Badge Program (4th & 5th grade)
Location: Mason Regional Park. 18712 University Drive, Irvine, CA 92612
Website: www.ocparks.com/masonpark
Cost: No fee, Scout Leader provides badges.
Contact: (949) 923-2220
Special Instructions: For to a greater extent than information, telephone telephone Candi Hubert at (949) 923-2222.
June 3, 14, 17, 28 – Modjeska House Tour
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Docent-led tour of the historic solid as well as grounds.
Location: 25151 Serrano Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630-2534
Contact: (949) 923–2230
Cost: $5 per person
Special Instructions: Advance reservations required, telephone telephone (949) 923-2230. Directions provided amongst reservations.
June v – Fitness Hike at Little Sycamore
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, 4.8-mile hike (400-ft. peak gain) over rattling steep, uneven terrain amongst Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers.
Location: Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Website: www.ocparks.com/lagunacoast/
Cost: $2 donation per mortal Parking: $3 per vehicle
Contact: (949) 923-2235
Special Instructions: Ages xv as well as up. Online reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Not for beginners. Hiking poles suggested. Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, some 3.5-miles due south of I-5/405). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.
June 5, 12, nineteen – Tideland Tykes
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Join our save staff for a fun-filled raise 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 pupil 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.
June half dozen – Explore the Plants on the Trail to Barbara’s Lake
9 – 11:30 a.m.
Join us on a wonderful morning time walk to Orange County’s solely natural lake piece learning most our native California flora life. This 2-mile leisurely hike volition last led yesteryear Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists.
Location: Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Website: www.ocparks.com/lagunacoast/
Cost: $2 donation per mortal 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. Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, some 3.5-miles due south of I-5/405). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.
June 6, 13, xx – 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 most 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 pupil 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.
June vii – 4th Annual Wilderness Celebration
8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Families as well as outdoors enthusiasts are invited to taste self-guided access inwards the magnificent Limestone Canyon. Designated trails volition last opened upwardly for self-guided hiking, biking as well as equestrian use.
The Wilderness Celebration volition offering self-guided access to trail routes of varying distance as well as flat of difficulty within this opened upwardly infinite preserve. “The Sinks” – an Orange County landmark formed over millions of years – volition last accessible via a 9-mile circular trip hike over moderate terrain. The 5-mile long Shoestring Trail Loop volition also last accessible, amongst many other options for visitors of all ages to pick out their ain route. The family-friendly effect volition include a children’s interactive station amongst crafts, games as well as storytelling. This expanse volition assist kids larn most the wild fauna as well as flora life constitute inwards Limestone Canyon as well as other local opened upwardly spaces.
The annual Wilderness Celebration commemorates the gift of 20,000 acres of opened upwardly infinite to the County of Orange inwards 2010. The solid reason is component of nearly 40,000 acres of the old Irvine Ranch that has been designated every bit both a National as well as California Natural Landmark for its rare biological as well as geological features. The 24-hour interval volition start amongst registration as well as trails opening at 8 a.m. Trails volition last opened upwardly for access until 1 p.m. Participants should greenback that for the security of pets as well as preservation of local wildlife, dogs are non allowed inwards the Irvine Ranch Open Space at whatever time.
The quaternary annual OC Parks Wilderness Celebration is free, as well as pre-registration is encouraged to relieve fourth dimension on the 24-hour interval of the event.
Location: Irvine Ranch Open Space. 13042 Old Myford Rd, Irvine, CA 92602
Cost: Free Parking: Free
Contact: (714) 973-6865
Special Instructions: Registration required, sign-up online: http://letsgooutside.org/activities/2014/06/07/wilderness-access-day-limestone-canyon-5/. Directions volition last provided afterwards registering.
June 7, 14, 21, 28 – Nature Walk
9 – 10:30 a.m.
Join our Naturalists on a nature walk as well as larn most Trabuco Canyon animals as well as nature. Light to moderate walk on to a greater extent than oft than non 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
Website: www.ocparks.com/oneillpark/
Cost: Free Parking: $5 per vehicle
Contact: (949) 923-2260
Special Instructions: All ages welcome. Event is conditional on the weather.
June 7 – Caspers Park Foundation Meeting
9:30 – eleven a.m.
Interested inwards volunteering at Caspers Wilderness Park? Join our monthly coming together held inwards the Caspers Wilderness Park Nature Center. This is a neat chance to larn merely what volunteer’s do, every bit good every bit come across others who honey nature, the outdoors, as well as preserving the common for all. Meeting starts at 9:30 a.m., followed yesteryear an informative lecture presented yesteryear invitee speakers at 10 a.m. June speaker: Jere Lipp - Paleontology.
Location: Caspers Wilderness Park. 33401 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Cost: Free Parking: Free
Contact: (949) 923-2210
Special Instructions: For to a greater extent than information, telephone telephone the common purpose at (949) 923-2210.
June vii – Family Hike
3 – v p.m.
Join us on this rattling enjoyable, slowly 3-mile hike over moderate but uneven terrain (100-ft. peak gain). Families welcome. You volition hike ane of the most various areas of the common nether a canopy of Oaks to Barbara’s Lake as well as back. Hike is led yesteryear Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers.
Location: Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Website: www.ocparks.com/lagunacoast/
Cost: $2 donation per mortal 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 northward of 73 Toll Road). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.
June 7, 14, 21, 28 – Ranger Led Campfire Program
8 – ix p.m.
Join us Sabbatum black at the amphitheater for this Ranger led verbalize on local creature life, laid to the glow of burn light. This effect is solely opened upwardly to those camping ground at O’Neill Regional Park. No access for 24-hour interval exercise afterwards sunset.
Location: O’Neill Regional Park. 30982 Trabuco Canyon Road, Trabuco Canyon, CA 92678
Website: www.ocparks.com/oneillpark/
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.
June 7, 14, 28 – Campfire Program
8 – ix p.m.
Every Sabbatum night, join us for a campfire computer programme that may include a slide presentation, wilderness safety, games as well as activities for children, creature adaptations, skins as well as skulls, a alive creature demonstration as well as a risk to see the Nature Center. Topics may vary weekly.
Location: Caspers Wilderness Park. 33401 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Cost: Free Parking: $5 per vehicle
Contact: (949) 923-2210
Special Instructions: All ages welcome!
June 8 – Second Sun 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 flora 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 sixteen as well as younger must remove 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. Rain or rut advisories cancels event.
June 8 – The Mysterious World of O’Neill Regional Park
9 – 10:30 a.m.
Have you lot always wondered “Where are all the wild animals inwards the park?” Visit a Show as well as Share Exhibit located adjacent to the O’Neill Regional Park’s Nature Center as well as uncovering mysterious clues animals acquire out behind. Free fun crafts as well as games! xxx infinitesimal moderate nature walk volition follow.
Location: O’Neill Regional Park. 30982 Trabuco Canyon Road, Trabuco Canyon, CA 92678
Website: www.ocparks.com/oneillpark/
Cost: Free Parking: $5 per vehicle
Contact: (949) 923-2260
June 8 – Weekends at the Nix Nature Center: Insect as well as Arthropod Zoo
1 – 4 p.m.
Dr. Sue Van Vorhis Key, Ph.D., has a zoo total of amazing alive insects as well as other arthropods, from walking sticks to scorpions. Look as well as learn! You tin fifty-fifty behaviour on an insect, if you lot like! Join us for Dr. Sue’s verbalize most arthropods at 2 p.m. Experience the Nix Nature Center insect scavenger hunt. Make your ain insect! Complete a life cycle puzzle!
Location: Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Website: www.ocparks.com/lagunacoast/
Cost: Free, donations appreciated Parking: $3 per vehicle
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, some 3.5 miles due south of I 5/405). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.
June 10 – Dilley Loop Nature Hike
9 – eleven a.m.
Get unopen to nature on this leisurely 2-mile hike (370-ft. peak gain) over steep as well as uneven terrain every bit you lot location 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
Website: www.ocparks.com/lagunacoast/
Cost: $2 donation per mortal 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; build a U-turn, become 1 block. Dilley is on the right). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.
June eleven – 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. peak gain) led yesteryear Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers.
Location: Aliso as well as Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Cost: $2 donation per mortal 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.
June 12 – Fitness Hike at Ridge Park
8:30 – eleven 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. peak 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
Website: www.ocparks.com/lagunacoast/
Cost: $2 donation per mortal Parking: Free
Contact: (949) 923-2235
Special Instructions: Ages xv 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. eastward to end; come across at the gate).
June thirteen – Wood Canyon Discovery Hike
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Explore beautiful Wood Canyon as well as uncovering its wild fauna amongst Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists on this moderate but steep, uneven as well as rocky, 5-mile hike (200-ft. peak gain).
Location: Aliso as well as Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Cost: $2 donation per mortal Parking: Free
Contact: (949) 497-8324
Special Instructions: Ages xv 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.
June xiv – 2nd Sabbatum Trail Work Day
8:30 – eleven a.m.
Come bring together common staff as well as our trail leaders yesteryear volunteering to assistance amongst habitat restoration, non-native flora removal as well as trail run 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 last accompanied yesteryear an adult. Large schoolhouse groups/companies welcome, telephone telephone (714) 973-6836 for grouping registration.
June xiv – Introduction to Mountain Bike Riding
8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Join Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer Mountain Bike Trail Assistants on this beautiful 6.8-mile bike ride (800-ft. peak gain) on uneven terrain. Learn mount biking basics as well as trail etiquette piece enjoying the canyon views. Please come upwardly prepared amongst a bike suitable for off-pavement riding, sturdy shoes, helmet, gloves, H2O as well as snack.
Location: Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Website: www.ocparks.com/lagunacoast/
Cost: $2 donation per mortal Parking: Free
Contact: (949) 923-2235
Special Instructions: Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Ridge Park Staging Area (Newport Coast Drive to Ridge Park Rd. eastward to end; come across at the gate).
June 14, 29 – Sabbatum Fitness Hike
8:30 – eleven a.m.
Enjoy a fresh, coastal breeze every bit you lot acquire your workout inwards the common on this strenuous fast-paced, 6.5-mile hike over steep as well as uneven terrain (1,100-ft peak gain). Hike through lush Wood Canyon as well as upwardly surrounding ridges amongst OC Parks Resource Specialist Rick Schaffer.
Location: Aliso as well as Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Cost: $2 donation per mortal Parking: Free
Contact: (949) 497-8324
Special Instructions: Ages xv 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.
June xiv – 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 paced 3-mile hike (535-ft. peak gain) over steep, rocky as well as uneven terrain.
Location: Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Website: www.ocparks.com/lagunacoast/
Cost: $2 donation per mortal 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, James Dilley Preserve (east side of Laguna Canyon Rd/SR-133, merely northward of 73 Toll Road). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.
June xiv – Beginning Archery Class
12 – half dozen p.m.
Join Park Rangers as well as Volunteers for an introductory archery shape at the build novel archery attain at Mile Square Regional Park. This ane hr shape volition innovate participants to basics of the exciting sport or archery.
Location: Mile Square Regional Park. 16801 Euclid, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Website: http://www.ocparks.com/milesquare/
Cost: Free Parking: $5 per vehicle
Contact: (714) 973-6600
Special Instructions: Ages 12 as well as up. The shape is express to the starting fourth dimension 10 participants to sign up. Email the common purpose milesquare@ocparks.com to sign up.
June xv – Morning Walk Around the Lake
9 – eleven a.m.
Come taste a wonderful morning time walk around the lake as well as larn most the native plants as well as critters inwards the park. This is an slowly 2.5-mile walk (both paved as well as dirt trail) amongst no peak gain. Led yesteryear Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteer Naturalists. Dogs on leashes welcome.
Location: Laguna Niguel Regional Park. 28241 La Paz Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Website: http://ocparks.com/lagunaniguelpark/
Cost: $2 donation per mortal Parking: $5 per vehicle
Contact: (949) 497-8324
Special Instructions: Ages 8 as well as up. Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Meet at shelter three parking lot. For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497–8324.
June nineteen – 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. peak 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
Website: www.ocparks.com/lagunacoast/
Cost: $2 donation per mortal Parking: Free
Contact: (949) 923-2235
Special Instructions: Ages xv 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.
June nineteen – What’s For Lunch - Preschool Program
10 – eleven a.m.
Find out what the animals inwards the zoo swallow for luncheon as well as dinner! Class includes hands-on learning, fun crafts, as well as coming together zoo animals upwardly close!
Location: Orange County Zoo. 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA 92869
Website: http://www.ocparks.com/oczoo/
Cost: $5 per kid (one raise 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 4 years old. Parent must accompany kid for duration of program. Additional parents/siblings/family/friends must pay admission fee to acquire into zoo.
June xx – Tot Walk
9 – eleven a.m.
Join Ranger Zak as well as Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers as well as convey your immature ones (babies to three years old) to explore Aliso's wild backyard. We volition regard bugs, creature 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, starting fourth dimension correct on Awma, left into parking lot). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.
June xx – 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 solely 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
Website: www.ocparks.com/lagunacoast/
Cost: $2 donation per mortal 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, some 3.5 miles due south of I-5/405). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.
June xx – Animal Art II – Preschool Program
10 – eleven a.m.
Join us for an hr of inventiveness as well as fun amongst an creature theme! Come ready to acquire a fiddling messy! Class includes hands-on learning, fun crafts, as well as coming together zoo animals upwardly close! Different crafts than Animal Art I.
Location: Orange County Zoo. 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA 92869
Website: http://www.ocparks.com/oczoo/
Cost: $5 per kid (one raise 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 4 years old. Parent must accompany kid for duration of program. Additional parents/siblings/family/friends must pay admission fee to acquire into zoo.
June xx – Celebrating Yosemite at 150 Years
6 – vii p.m.
OC Parks as well as the Yosemite Conservancy invite you lot to scout Ken Burns’ Yosemite: Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 Gathering of Spirit, a documentary cinema produced to honor the starting fourth dimension time a authorities laid aside solid reason for populace exercise as well as enjoyment that gave nativity to the national common idea. We are excited to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Yosemite amongst this inspirational cinema that brings to life an amazing fourth dimension inwards America’s conservation history. We promise that Yosemite lovers far as well as broad volition bring together us for this unique experience.
Location: Irvine Regional Park. 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA 92869
Contact: (714) 973–6835
Parking: Free
Special Instructions: Please RSVP to Park Ranger Nicole Crussell at nicole.crussell@ocparks.com or telephone telephone her at (714) 973-6837. The cinema volition last shown at the Soda Fountain Pavilion close parking lot 19.
June 21 – Non Dot Adventures Ultimate MTB Time Trail
7:30– 10:30 a.m.
The next trails volition last closed during the effect from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.: Dreaded Hill Rd., Water Tank Rd., Cactus Hill Trail, Santiago Ranch Rd., Vulture View Rd., Sage Scrub Trail, Line Shack Rd & Serrano Cow Trail.
Location: Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park. 26707 Portola Parkway, Lake Forest, CA 92620
Special Instructions: For to a greater extent than data as well as to register, visit: http://nondotadventures.com/.
June 21 – Keep It Wild Volunteer Day
8 – eleven a.m.
Come on out as well as assist restore the wild lands nosotros then enjoy! There’s no improve agency to start a Sabbatum morning time than yesteryear joining Laguna Canyon Foundation as well as OC Parks staff inwards an invigorating projection of non-native flora removal and/or planting native plants. Help us build a healthier environs for the native wild fauna as well as for ourselves.
Location: Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Website: www.ocparks.com/lagunacoast/
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, some 3.5 miles due south of I 5/405). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.
June 21 – Keep It Wild Volunteer Day
8 – eleven a.m.
Come on out as well as assist restore the wild lands nosotros then enjoy! There’s no improve agency to start a Sabbatum morning time than yesteryear joining Laguna Canyon Foundation as well as OC Parks staff inwards an invigorating projection of non-native flora removal and/or planting native plants. Help us build a healthier environs 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, starting fourth dimension correct on Awma, left into parking lot). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.
June 21 – Star Party
8 – ix p.m.
Come for a grand tour of the universe! Join Allan as well as other amateur astronomers as well as remove a expect inwards the telescopes to regard Mercury, Jupiter, Mars as well as Saturn. Take a guided tour of the summertime constellations as well as larn the myths as well as facts most the cosmos. Observe the wonders of the black heaven including nebulas, galaxies, star clusters as well as double stars.
Location: Caspers Wilderness Park. 33401 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Cost: Free Parking: $5 per vehicle
Contact: (949) 923-2210
Special Instructions: Held solely on evenings amongst clear skies (good weather). Call Park at (949) 923-2210 for weather-sky updates or additional info.
June 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 – Summer Camp at the Bay amongst Inside the Outdoors
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Calling all campers aged half dozen to 18! Join Inside the Outdoors for summertime nature fun at the bay! Together, nosotros volition explore our wild wetlands through games, activities as well as crafts.
Location: Upper Newport Bay. 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Cost: See link below for prices. Parking: Free
Contact: (949) 923-2290
Special Instructions: For to a greater extent than information, delight regard telephone (949) 708-3885 or see http://ito.ocde.us/Pages/Home.aspx.
June 25 – Under the Sea – Preschool Program
10 – eleven a.m.
Learn all most animals inwards the body of body of water including fish, dolphins, sharks, as well as more! Class includes hands-on learning, fun crafts, as well as coming together zoo animals upwardly close!
Location: Orange County Zoo. 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA 92869
Website: http://www.ocparks.com/oczoo/
Cost: $5 per kid (one raise 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 4 years old. Parent must accompany kid for duration of program. Additional parents/siblings/family/friends must pay admission fee to acquire into zoo.
June 26 – Fitness Hike at Canyon View
8:30 – eleven 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. peak 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 mortal Parking: Free
Contact: (949) 497-8324
Special Instructions: Ages xv 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.
June 26 – Animal Art – Program for 5-8 yr olds
10 – eleven a.m.
Join us for an hr of inventiveness as well as fun amongst an creature theme! Come ready to acquire a fiddling messy! Class includes hands-on learning, fun crafts, as well as coming together zoo animals upwardly close!
Location: Orange County Zoo. 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA 92869
Website: http://www.ocparks.com/oczoo/
Cost: $5 per kid (one raise 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 v to 8 years old. Additional parents/siblings/family/friends must pay admission fee to acquire into zoo.
June 26 – 2014 Summer Concert Series – No Duh amongst Verdell
6 – 8 p.m.
OC Parks welcomes dorsum its annual concert series. Ten costless concerts at Craig Regional Park, Mason Regional Park, Irvine Regional Park, Mile Square Regional Park as well as Salt Creek Beach volition introduce local musical artists performing alive inwards the outdoors June through August. On Thursday, June 26, acclaimed No Doubt tribute band No Duh performing amongst Verdell volition last playing at Craig Regional Park.
All of the OC Parks Summer Concerts are component of The World Famous KROQ's ROQ N' Surf summertime series. Shows are from half dozen to 8 p.m., costless concert admission amongst costless parking as well as opened upwardly to the populace of all ages. Food trucks volition remove nutrient available for buy at each location. Friends as well as families are invited to come upwardly out as well as taste neat local alive music nether the stars at OC Parks this summertime season.
Location: Craig Regional Park. 3300 State College Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92835.
Cost: Free Parking: Free
Contact: (714) 973-3180
Special Instructions: All ages welcome.
June 27 – Animated Animals amongst the Chuck Jones Center
10 – 11:30 a.m.
Learn to depict an creature amongst a Chuck Jones Center creative mortal as well as come across an creature upwardly close! Learn to a greater extent than most the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity as well as Warner Bros. animation at www.chuckjonescenter.org.
Location: Orange County Zoo. 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA 92869
Website: http://www.ocparks.com/oczoo/
Cost: $10 per kid (parent-observer - $2 admission fee)
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 ix to sixteen years old. Additional parents/siblings/family/friends must pay admission fee to acquire into zoo.
June 28 – Long Distance inwards the Back Country
8 – 11:30 a.m.
Explore the beauty as well as multifariousness of 2 canyons, Little Sycamore as well as Laurel Canyon, inwards the backcountry of the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. This volition last a strenuous, 8.2-mile hike (770-ft. peak 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 upwardly grassland.
Location: Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Website: www.ocparks.com/lagunacoast/
Cost: $2 donation per mortal Parking: $3 per vehicle
Contact: (949) 923-2235
Special Instructions: Ages xv 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, some 3.5 miles due south of I 5/405). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324. Participants should last check as well as able to hike long distances. For your security as well as comfort convey 2-3 liters of water, a hat, a hearty snack as well as proper hiking shoes.
June 28 – Geology Hike at Willow
8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Enjoy unspoiled canyon views as well as larn most the geology of this area. The rocks as well as fossils break fascinating stories most the park’s ancient environments. This volition last a 3.5-mile hike over steep as well as uneven terrain (600-ft. peak gain).
Location: Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Website: www.ocparks.com/lagunacoast/
Cost: $2 donation per mortal Parking: $3 per vehicle
Contact: (949) 923-2235
Special Instructions: 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.
June 29 – Birding Walk
8 – eleven a.m.
Spot native as well as outpouring residents birds amongst Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists on this 2-mile hike over uneven terrain (up to 400-ft. peak gain) through ane of the most various flora communities inwards the United States. Wear hiking shoes as well as convey binoculars.
Location: Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Website: www.ocparks.com/lagunacoast/
Cost: $2 donation per mortal 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. Little Sycamore Staging Are/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Rd/SR-133, some 3.5 miles due south of I 5/405). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.
June 29 – There’s More Than Meets The Eye At Clark Park
1 – 3:30 p.m.
Have you lot 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 uncovering the hidden clues. Find out what animals ruled the solid reason 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 uncovering the secrets of Clark Park. A moderate, 30–minute, ¾-of-a-mile, Ranger-led nature walk volition follow. The walk volition start at the Share as well as Show Exhibit, transcend away on yesteryear Elephant as well as Camel Hill as well as upwardly Camel Hill, the highest quest of Clark Park earlier looping dorsum to the starting point. Fun activities volition last available for both children as well as adults.
Location: Clark Regional Park. 8800 Rosecrans Ave., Buena Park, CA 90621
Cost: Free Parking: $5 per vehicle
Contact: (714) 973–3170