OC Parks MARCH 2014 calendar of events
March 1 – NSSA Jr. Surf Contest
National Scholastic Surfing Association annual surf contest.
Location: Salt Creek Beach Park. 33333 S. Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, CA 92629
Website: http://ocparks.com/beaches/salt
Parking: $1 an hr
March 1, 2, 8, ix – Festival of Whales
Times vary.
The Dana Point Festival of Whales is i of Southern California’s largest seafaring celebrations in addition to reaches out to whale admirers about the world. The Festival draws over 100,000 visitors each year. Festival highlights include an opening solar daytime parade, street faire in addition to farmers market, fine art exhibits, classic auto exhibits, concerts on nation in addition to water, environmental activities, educational opportunities, interpretive crafts, kids activities in addition to of course, whale watching excursions that volition allure fifty-fifty the most steadfast landlubber out to sea.
Location: Dana Point Baby Beach. 34551 Puerto Place, Dana Point, CA 92629
Website: http://festivalofwhales.com
Cost: Free
March 1 – Morning Birding at Willow
8 – xi a.m.
Would yous similar to spot native in addition to wintertime resident birds inwards i of the most various institute communities inwards the United States? Put on your hiking shoes, convey your binoculars in addition to bring together Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists on this moderate 2-mile, grade hike over 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 in addition to up. Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Willow Canyon Staging Area (20101 Laguna Canyon Road, only due south of El Toro Road intersection). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.
March 1– Wilderness Access Day – Black Star Canyon
8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Come explore the beauty inwards Black Star Canyon! Enjoy self-guided access inwards magnificent Black Star in addition to Baker Canyons. Designated trails volition live opened upwards for self-guided hiking, biking, in addition to equestrian purpose for all yous trail lovers!
Location: Irvine Ranch Open Space. 13042 Old Myford Rd, Irvine, CA 92602
Cost: Free Parking: Free
Contact: (714) 973-6865
Special Instructions: All participants MUST depository fiscal establishment check inwards in addition to consummate their registration at the Baker Staging Area prior to accessing the trail system. Trail routes vary inwards distance in addition to grade of difficulty. Please innovation accordingly. Click the link for total details, including location map: http://letsgooutside.org/activities/2014/03/01/wilderness-access-day-black-star-canyon-6/.
March 1, xxx – Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 Walk inwards the Park
8:30 – 10 a.m.
Bring the solid unit of measurement to persuasion the landmark Aliso Creek restoration projection in addition to search for OC’s native wild animals on the Aliso Creek Trail East. This is a 2.5-mile grade terrain, leisurely hike (50-ft. summit gain) through riparian in addition to grassland habitats. Led past times OC Parks Resource Specialist Rick Schaffer.
Location: Aliso in addition to 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 in addition to 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, plough correct on Alicia, maiden off correct on Awma, left into parking lot). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 – Nature Walk
9 – 10:30 a.m.
Join our Naturalists on a nature walk in addition to acquire nigh Trabuco Canyon animals in addition to nature. Light to moderate walk on by in addition to large paved roads. Meet at the Nature Center only 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.
March 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, xxx – Redwood Grove Hike
9:30 – xi a.m.
Join OC Parks' trained staff on an piece of cake 1.1-mile hike to the park's Coastal Redwood grove. You will use your v senses to engage alongside nature every bit yous stroll to the Redwoods. You volition also induce got an chance to learn nigh our native plants along the way. The hike begins each Sabbatum in addition to Lord's Day forenoon at 9:30 a.m. from the park's Nature Center. Don't forget to see our Nature Center when yous 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 retrieve water, sunscreen, hat, hiking shoes. Meet at Nature Center located at E destination of the park. Reservations preferred, delight telephone telephone (714) 973-3160 or electronic mail carboncanyon@ocparks.com.
March 1 – Family Hike
3 – v p.m.
Join us on this real enjoyable, piece of cake 3-mile hike over moderate but uneven terrain (100-ft. summit gain). Starting at Nix Nature Center nosotros volition hike i of the most various areas of the green nether a canopy of Oaks to Barbara’s Lake in addition to back. Hike is led past times 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, only northward of 73 Toll Road). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.
March 1 – Astronomy Program
6 – ix p.m.
Come for a grand tour of the universe! Join Allan in addition to other amateur astronomers to induce got a await inwards the telescopes to consider Jupiter including iv of its largest moons. Take a guided tour of the constellations in addition to acquire the myths in addition to facts nigh the cosmos. Observe the wonders of the dark heaven including nebulas, galaxies, star clusters in addition to 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 entirely on evenings alongside clear skies (good weather). Call green at (949) 923-2210 for weather-sky updates or additional information.
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 – Ranger Led Campfire Program
7 – 8 p.m.
Join us Sabbatum dark at the amphitheater for this Ranger led verbalize on local beast life, laid to the glow of burn downward light. This resultant is entirely opened upwards to those camping ground at O’Neill Regional Park. No access for solar daytime purpose later on 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 in addition to subject on weather condition conditions.
March 2 – Festival of Whales Sand Sculpting Competition
8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
This challenger at Baby Beach is a solar daytime of fun, Sun in addition to inventiveness for all participants. No sense is necessary in addition to the resultant is opened upwards to all ages. Advance registration is available in addition to recommended, or inwards mortal on the solar daytime of the resultant at the OC Parks tent on the sands at Baby Beach.
Fifteen sand sculpting plots total are available. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 kid play surface area volition also live available.
Location: Dana Point Baby Beach. 34551 Puerto Place, Dana Point, CA 92629
Cost: Free
Contact: (949) 923-2260
Special Instructions: Contact Steve Bonhall (949) 923-2281.
March 2 – 1st Lord's Day 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 every bit nosotros kicking off the first community based Talbert Restoration & Revitalization Project. Learn nigh the native plants in addition to wild animals of our Coastal zone. We volition run across the 1st Lord's Day of each calendar month ix a.m. to 12 p.m. at the corner of 19th St. in addition to 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 program volition live cancelled if rainy/muddy conditions are acquaint 24 hours prior or enrollment minimums are non met.
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – Nature Hike
9 – 10 a.m.
Join our Park Rangers Lord's Day mornings for an piece of cake 1-mile hike on the Nature Trail. The trail takes visitors through grassland, oak woodland, riparian in addition to sandy cactus scrub communities. Meet at Old Corral Day Use area. Rain volition cancel hike.
Location: Caspers Wilderness Park. 33401 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Cost: Free Parking: $5 per vehicle
Contact: (949) 923-2210
Special Instructions: Wear comfortable clothing, hiking shoes. Sunscreen, H2O in addition to insect repellent are recommended. For additional information, delight telephone telephone the green at (949) 923-2210.
March 2 – Nature Center Open
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The Nature Center is opened upwards the maiden off Lord's Day of each month. Join a Park Ranger for a tour of the nature pump in addition to acquire nigh local history, flora in addition to fauna.
Location: Santiago Oaks Regional Park. 2145 N. Windes Drive, Orange, CA 92869
Website: http://ocparks.com/santiagooaks/
Cost: Free Parking: $5 per vehicle
Contact: (714) 973-6620
March iii – Knitting inwards Nature
1 – iii p.m.
Come out in addition to knit or crochet inwards nature at beautiful Aliso in addition to Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. Whether yous desire to acquire how to knit or induce got been knitting for years, come upwards bring together inwards the stitching every bit nosotros sit down nether the sycamores. Help available to all knitters. Bring your ain projection or displace your mitt at the projection of the calendar month that is non bad for beginners (Please electronic mail leader for materials needed for the projection of the month, amy@lagunacanyon.org).
Location: Aliso in addition to 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, plough correct on Alicia, maiden off correct on Awma, left into parking lot). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.
March 4, 8, 18, 22 – Modjeska House Tour
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Docent-led tour of the historic solid in addition to grounds.
Mailing Address Online: 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 alongside reservations.
March v – Bimonthly Bird Walks
8 – xi a.m.
Join Naturalist Mike Clayton on a aeroplane walk at Riley Wilderness Park. All levels of birders welcome. As a wild animals sanctuary, Thomas F. Riley Wilderness Park is a habitation to an abundant publish of native plants in addition to one-time groves of Western Sycamores in addition to Coast Live Oaks which edge the park’s 2 seasonally flowing creeks. The remaining nation features rolling hills in addition to canyons of Coastal Sage Scrub in addition to grasslands. Come prepared for a forenoon of exploring this delightful green in addition to its abundant aeroplane life.
Location: Thomas F. Riley Wilderness Park. 30952 Oso Parkway, Coto de Caza, CA 92679
Cost: Free Parking: $3 per vehicle
Contact: (949) 923–2265
Special Instructions: Bring your binoculars in addition to have on shoes alongside skillful traction, some of the trails are steep.
March 5, nineteen – Ride alongside a Ranger
8 – xi a.m.
Join us for a scenic wheel ride on the San Diego Creek Bike Path in addition to Back Bay Loop Trail every other Midweek from 8 to xi a.m. This 14.3 mile intermediate, casual wheel ride begins at William R. Mason Regional Park in addition to travels through the Back Bay Loop Trail back to Mason.
Location: Mason Regional Park. 18712 University Drive, Irvine, CA 92612
Website: www.ocparks.com/masonpark
Cost: Free Parking: Free
Contact: (949) 923-2220
Special Instructions: For to a greater extent than information, delight contact Park Ranger Candi Hubert at (949) 923-2222. Recommended for ages sixteen in addition to up. Rides are every other Wednesday. Please convey water, sunscreen in addition to helmet. Rides volition live cancelled without notice if inclement weather condition conditions are present.
March half-dozen – Fitness Hike at Willow
8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Raise your pump charge per unit of measurement in addition to your spirits on this difficult, strenuous in addition to fast-paced, 5.5-mile hike (400-ft. summit gain) over steep in addition to uneven terrain alongside 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 in addition to up. Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Not for beginners. Hiking poles suggested. Willow Canyon Staging Area (20101 Laguna Canyon Road, only due south of El Toro Road intersection). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.
March half-dozen – Animal Art I – Preschool Program
10 – xi a.m.
Join us for an hr of inventiveness in addition to fun alongside an beast theme! Come cook to acquire a lilliputian messy! Class includes hands-on learning, fun crafts, in addition to 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 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 iii to 4 years old. Additional parents/siblings/family/friends must pay admission fee to go into zoo. Please depository fiscal establishment complaint spaces make total rapidly for toddler classes.
March 6, 13, 20, 27 – Tideland Tykes
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Join our save staff for a fun-filled raise in addition to kid sense that may include arts in addition to 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 in addition to registration is required. Please telephone telephone (949) 923-2275, or electronic mail unbic@ocparks.com to register.
March vii – Explore the Plants on the Trail to Barbara’s Lake
9 – 11:30 a.m.
Join us on a wonderful forenoon walk to Orange County’s entirely natural lake patch learning nigh our native California institute 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
Website: www.ocparks.com/lagunacoast/
Cost: $2 donation per mortal Parking: $3 per vehicle
Contact: (949) 923-2235
Special Instructions: Ages 8 in addition to up. Online reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Ages 8 in addition to up. Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, roughly 3.5-miles due south of I-5/405). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.
March vii – Magnificent Mammals – Preschool Program
10 – xi a.m.
Find out all nigh animals covered alongside fur! Class included hands on learning, fun crafts, in addition to 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 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 iii to 4 years old. Additional parents/siblings/family/friends must pay admission fee to go into zoo. Please depository fiscal establishment complaint spaces make total rapidly for toddler classes.
March 7, 14, 21, 28 – Wild Tales
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Visit alongside Preserve staff for story-telling fun! After a story, acquire to a greater extent than nigh the natural history of the Bay through crafts, hands-on activities in addition to 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 in addition to pre-registration is required. Please telephone telephone (949) 923-2275, or electronic mail unbic@ocparks.com to register.
March 8 – 2nd Sabbatum Trail Work Day
8:30 – xi a.m.
Come bring together green staff in addition to our trail leaders past times volunteering to assistance alongside habitat restoration, non-native institute removal in addition to trail operate throughout Irvine Regional Park. Please have on jeans in addition to durable shoes or boots. Park provides tools in addition to gloves. Bring sunscreen, hat, snacks, in addition to 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 in addition to up. Minors must live accompanied past times an adult. Large schoolhouse groups/companies welcome, telephone telephone (714) 973-6836 for grouping registration.
March 8 – California Native Plant & Wildflower Hike
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Learn to seat native plants alongside Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists on this moderate but fast-paced, steep in addition to rocky, 3.5-mile hike (600-ft. summit 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. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, James Dilley Preserve (east side of Laguna Canyon Rd/SR-133, only northward of 73 Toll Road). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.
March 8, 15, 22, 29 – Campfire Program
7 – 8 p.m.
Every Sabbatum night, join us for a campfire computer program that may include a slide presentation, wilderness safety, games in addition to activities for children, beast adaptations, skins in addition to skulls, a alive beast demonstration in addition to a gamble 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!
March ix – The Mysterious World of O’Neill Regional Park
9 – 10:30 a.m.
Have yous e'er wondered, “Where are all the wild animals inwards the park?” Visit a Show in addition to Share Exhibit located adjacent to the O’Neill Park Nature Center in addition to notice mysterious clues animals go out behind. Free fun crafts in addition to games!
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 or (949) 923-2256
Special Instructions: All ages welcome. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 30-minute moderate nature walk volition follow.
March ix – Second Lord's Day Restoration Program
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Join Preserve staff in addition to other volunteers inwards enhancing the Bay’s habitat for local wildlife. Activities may include non-native institute removal, planting natives, watering, trash cleanup in addition to Butterfly Garden maintenance. No sense is necessary; water, snacks in addition to 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 in addition to younger must induce got legal guardian acquaint at all times. Space is express in addition to 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.
March xi – Dilley Loop Nature Hike
9 – xi a.m.
Get closed to nature on this leisurely 2-mile hike (370-ft. summit gain) over steep in addition to uneven terrain every bit yous spot plants in addition to animals or perchance their tracks in addition to 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 in addition to up. Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. James Dilley Preserve (405 South to 133 due 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.
March 12 – Yoga Hike
9 – 10:30 a.m.
Stretch your heed in addition to torso on this 2.4-mile hike alongside a yoga twist over steep in addition to uneven terrain (100-ft. summit gain) led past times Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers.
Location: Aliso in addition to 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 in addition to up. Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Canyon View Staging Area (from southbound Aliso Creek Rd, plough correct on Glenwood [turns into Pacific Park] in addition to correct on Canyon Vistas. Meet at the entrance to Canyon View Park). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.
March thirteen – Fitness Hike at Canyon View
8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Raise your pump charge per unit of measurement in addition to your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 5.5-mile hike over steep in addition to uneven terrain (400-ft. summit gain) alongside Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers.
Location: Aliso in addition to 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 in addition to up. Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Canyon View Staging Area (from southbound Aliso Creek Rd, plough correct on Glenwood [turns into Pacific Park] in addition to correct on Canyon Vistas. Meet at the entrance to Canyon View Park). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.
March fourteen – Wood Canyon Discovery Hike
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Explore beautiful Wood Canyon in addition to notice its wild animals alongside Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists on this moderate but steep, uneven in addition to rocky, 5-mile hike (200-ft. summit gain).
Location: Aliso in addition to 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 in addition to up. Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Canyon View Staging Area (from southbound Aliso Creek Rd, plough correct on Glenwood [turns into Pacific Park] in addition to correct on Canyon Vistas. Meet at the entrance to Canyon View Park). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.
March fourteen – Down On the Farm – Preschool Program
10 – xi a.m.
Come acquire all nigh farm animals including chickens, pigs, goats, sheep in addition to more! Class includes hands-on learning, fun crafts, in addition to 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 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 iii to 4 years old. Additional parents/siblings/family/friends must pay admission fee to go into zoo. Please depository fiscal establishment complaint spaces make total rapidly for toddler classes.
March xv – Mile Square Regional Park Kids’ Fishing Derby
7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
OC Parks, California Department of Fish in addition to Wildlife, in addition to Angler Chronicles host the anticipated annual Kids’ Fishing Derby at the North Lake at Mile Square Regional Park.
The lake volition live stocked alongside over 1,000 pounds of trout for the derby. Fishing clinics volition also live held on-site in addition to a express quantity of line-fishing rods volition live available for loan. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 gratuitous barbecue luncheon volition live served to all who attend!
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: Kids ages xv in addition to nether fish for unloose at the Fishing Derby in addition to compete to win prizes. Children must live accompanied past times an adult. Rain volition non cancel event. Event volition live held at the North Lake close the intersection of Edinger in addition to Euclid. For to a greater extent than info: http://ocparks.com/civicax/inc/blobfetch.aspx?BlobID=33456.
March xv – Keep It Wild Volunteer Day
8 – xi a.m.
Come on out in addition to assist restore the wild lands nosotros in addition to so enjoy! There’s no amend agency to start a Sabbatum forenoon than past times joining Laguna Canyon Foundation in addition to OC Parks staff inwards an invigorating projection of non-native institute removal and/or planting native plants. Help us brand a healthier surround for the native wild animals in addition to 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, roughly 3.5 miles due south of I 5/405). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.
March xv – Keep It Wild Volunteer Day
8 – xi a.m.
Come on out in addition to assist restore the wild lands nosotros in addition to so enjoy! There’s no amend agency to start a Sabbatum forenoon than past times joining Laguna Canyon Foundation in addition to OC Parks staff inwards an invigorating projection of non-native institute removal and/or planting native plants. Help us brand a healthier surround for the native wild animals in addition to for ourselves.
Location: Aliso in addition to 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, plough correct on Alicia, maiden off correct on Awma, left into parking lot). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.
March sixteen – Birding Basics alongside Ranger Portia
8:30 – xi a.m.
Explore the various aeroplane populations of Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve alongside Ranger Portia on the 3rd Lord's Day of the month. From seasonal migratory species to year-round residents, birders of all ages volition relish a forenoon outdoors on these informative, notwithstanding fun-filled walks. The computer program volition run across at the Constellation Street green entrance at 8:30 a.m. Come prepared for your birding adventure alongside binoculars, hat, sunscreen in addition to appropriate footwear.
Location: Upper Newport Bay. 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Cost: Free Parking: Free
Contact: (949) 923-2290
Special Instructions: All ages. This computer program volition live cancelled if rainy/muddy conditions are acquaint 24 hours prior or enrollment minimums are non met. This computer program is FREE, but pre-registration is required. Please telephone (949) 923-2275, or electronic mail unbic@ocparks.com to relieve your spot in addition to have directions to the Constellation Street entrance.
March sixteen – Morning Walk Around the Lake
9 – xi a.m.
Come relish a wonderful forenoon walk about the lake in addition to acquire nigh the native plants in addition to critters inwards the park. This is an piece of cake 2.5-mile walk (both paved in addition to dirt trail) alongside no summit gain. Led past times Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteer Naturalists.
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) 923-2240
Special Instructions: Ages 8 in addition to up. Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Meet at the parking lot inwards forepart of Shelter 3. For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.
March xviii – Book Hike
9 – xi a.m.
Engage your encephalon along alongside your torso on a 4-mile hike inwards beautiful Aliso & Wood Canyon patch nosotros portion our favorite books. Come prepared to contribute a championship or 2 in addition to go out alongside the anticipation of some non bad novel reads every bit good every bit a relaxed in addition to exercised body. Led past times a Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalist in addition to reader. Elevation gain 300 ft. on terrain that tin live uneven in addition to rocky. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 hat, sunscreen, hiking shoes, H2O in addition to snack are recommended.
Location: Aliso in addition to 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 in addition to up. Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Canyon View Staging Area (from southbound Aliso Creek Rd, plough correct on Glenwood [turns into Pacific Park] in addition to correct on Canyon Vistas. Meet at the entrance to Canyon View Park). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.
March xx – Fitness Hike at Dilley
8 – 10:30 a.m.
Raise your pump charge per unit of measurement in addition to your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 5.5-mile hike over steep in addition to uneven terrain (900-ft. summit gain) alongside 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 in addition to 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, only northward of 73 Toll Road). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.
March 21 – 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 entirely natural lake) on this leisurely paced, level, 2-mile hike alongside 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, roughly 3.5 miles due south of I-5/405). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.
March 21 – Tot Walk
9 – xi a.m.
Join Ranger Zak in addition to Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers in addition to convey your immature ones (babies to iii yrs old) to explore Aliso's wild backyard. We volition consider bugs, beast tracks, plants, birds and have all kinds of outdoor fun!
Location: Aliso in addition to 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 iii 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, plough correct on Alicia, maiden off correct on Awma, left into parking lot). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.
March 21 – Spring Meditation
5:30 – vii p.m.
On the 2d solar daytime of spring, acquire to calm your heed in addition to torso patch walking inwards natural, peaceful surroundings alongside resources specialist Laura Cohen. Then, acquire techniques for sitting meditation. It’s piece of cake in addition to tin assist cut stress, lower blood pressure, in addition to brand yous slower to react negatively to people in addition to events.
Location: Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Website: www.ocparks.com/lagunacoast/
Cost: Free Parking: $3 per vehicle
Contact: (949) 923-2235
Special Instructions: For ages sixteen in addition to 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, roughly 3.5 miles due south of I 5/405). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.
March 22 – OC Chili Winter Trail Run Series
7 a.m. – 12 p.m.
This is a 5-mile trail run on beautiful O'Neill Park trails. For to a greater extent than data in addition to to register for this resultant see http://bookthatevent.com/trailrun/.
Location: O’Neill Regional Park. 30982 Trabuco Canyon Road, Trabuco Canyon, CA 92678
Website: www.ocparks.com/oneillpark/
Cost: Visit http://bookthatevent.com/trailrun/ for to a greater extent than information.
Contact: (949) 923-2260
March 22 – Into the Wild OC Trail Run
8 – xi a.m.
10k in addition to 21k trail runs through beautiful Irvine Regional Park burn downward roads in addition to single-track.
Location: Irvine Regional Park. 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA 92869 Website: www.ocparks.com/irvinepark/
Contact: (714) 973–6835
Special Instructions: Go to Into the Wild website for registration, course of instruction map in addition to resultant details: http://www.intothewildoctrailrun.com/event_date032214.php.
March 22 – Introduction to Mountain Bike Riding
8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Join Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer Mountain Bike Trail Assistants on this beautiful 8-mile wheel ride (400-ft. summit gain) on uneven terrain. Learn mount biking basics in addition to trail etiquette patch enjoying the canyon views. Please come upwards prepared alongside a wheel suitable for off-pavement riding, sturdy shoes, helmet, gloves, H2O in addition to snack.
Location: Aliso in addition to Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Cost: $2 per mortal Parking: Free
Contact: (949) 497-8324
Special Instructions: Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Canyon View Staging Area (from southbound Aliso Creek Rd, plough correct on Glenwood [turns into Pacific Park] in addition to correct on Canyon Vistas. Meet at the entrance to Canyon View Park). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.
March 22 – Intermediate Mountain Bike Riding
8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Catch beautiful canyon views on this 10-mile ride over steep in addition to uneven terrain (1,600-ft summit gain) alongside Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer mount wheel trail assistants. This is for INTERMEDIATE riders alongside mount biking experience. Appropriate mount biking equipment required. Must induce got helmet, gloves, hydration; a snack is strongly suggested. Also, live prepared for varied weather condition out inwards the canyons. This wheel ride is non for beginners.
Location: Aliso in addition to Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Cost: $2 per mortal Parking: Free
Contact: (949) 497-8324
Special Instructions: Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Canyon View Staging Area (from southbound Aliso Creek Rd, plough correct on Glenwood [turns into Pacific Park] in addition to correct on Canyon Vistas. Meet at the entrance to Canyon View Park). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.
March 22 – Dilley Geology Hike & Natural History Hike
2 – 4:30 p.m.
Step dorsum 25 1000000 years inwards Orange County’s history to a fourth dimension when the seas receded in addition to the San Andreas Fault was only starting to form. With a Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalist, notice the geologic processes going on today in addition to how they impact the natural landscape. This moderate 3-mile hike is over uneven, steep in addition to sometimes rocky terrain alongside a 300-ft summit 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: Ages 10 in addition to up. Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. James Dilley Preserve (405 South to 133 due south to stoplight at 73 turn-off; brand a U-turn, become 1 block. Dilley is on the right). Hat, H2O in addition to a snack recommended for your comfort. For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.
March 23 – Birding Walk
8 – xi a.m.
Spot native in addition to wintertime resident birds alongside Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists on this 2-mile hike over uneven terrain (up to 400-ft summit gain) through i of the most various institute communities inwards the United States.
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: For ages 12 in addition to up. Wear hiking or walking shoes in addition to convey binoculars. Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. James Dilley Preserve (405 South to 133 due 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.
March 23 – Family Hike inwards the Canyon
8:30 – 10 a.m.
Enjoy a hike alongside your solid unit of measurement inwards beautiful Wood Canyon, patch exploring its wild animals alongside OC Parks Resource Specialist Rick Schaffer. This is an piece of cake 2-mile hike (300-ft summit gain) over uneven in addition to rocky terrain.
Location: Aliso in addition to Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Cost: Free Parking: Free
Contact: (949) 497-8324
Special Instructions: Ages vii in addition to up. Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Canyon View Staging Area (from southbound Aliso Creek Rd, plough correct on Glenwood [turns into Pacific Park] in addition to correct on Canyon Vistas. For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.
March 25 – Beginners Fitness Hike
9 – 10:30 a.m.
Now is a non bad fourth dimension to start a novel fitness routine get-go alongside an piece of cake 2-mile hike over moderate but uneven terrain to Barbara’s Lake in addition to dorsum (100-ft. summit gain). Join a Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer in addition to registered dietitian to acquire nigh fitness in addition to nutrition during this 1.5-hour hike.
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 in addition to up. Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Wear walking or hiking shoes, hat, sunscreen, in addition to convey water. James Dilley Preserve (405 South to 133 due 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.
March 27 – Fitness Hike at Little Sycamore
8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Raise your pump charge per unit of measurement in addition to your spirits on this difficult, strenuous in addition to fast-paced, 4.8-mile hike (400-ft. summit gain) over real steep, uneven terrain alongside 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 in addition to 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, roughly 3.5-miles due south of I-5/405). For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.
March 28 – Bonkers for Bunnies – Preschool Program
10 – xi a.m.
Come acquire all nigh bunnies in addition to run across some upwards close! Class included hands on learning in addition to fun crafts!
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 iii to 4 years old. Additional parents/siblings/family/friends must pay admission fee to go into zoo. Please depository fiscal establishment complaint these Easter-themed classes make total quickly!
March 29 – Let’s Go Hiking
8 – 10:30 a.m.
Do yous desire to induce got a hike alongside other nature enthusiasts? Enjoy a 3.8-mile, moderate (600-ft. summit gain) hike through Laurel in addition to Willow Canyons alongside Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. You volition sense a diversity of institute communities, from Coastal Sage Scrub to Oak Woodland, in addition to relish a persuasion of the body of body of water at the top. Minimal interpretation, but questions welcome. The terrain tin ofttimes live rocky in addition to uneven.
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) 497-8324
Special Instructions: Willow Canyon Staging Area (20101 Laguna Canyon Road, only due south of El Toro Road intersection). Participants should convey water, a hat, a snack, in addition to have on proper hiking shoes. For questions, telephone telephone (949) 497-8324.
March xxx – There’s More Than Meets The Eye At Clark Park
1 – 3:30 p.m.
Have yous e'er wondered “Where are all the animals inwards the park?” but haven’t a clue? See the green through the eyes of a Ranger in addition to notice the hidden clues. Find out what animals ruled the nation inwards Clark Park 10,000 years agone in addition to what animals dominion today. Visit alongside Rangers at a Share in addition to Show Exhibit located at Clark Park’s Fossil Museum forepart patio from 1 to iii p.m. in addition to notice the secrets of Clark Park. A moderate, 30–minute, ¾-of-a-mile, Ranger-led nature walk volition follow. The walk volition laid about at the Share in addition to Show Exhibit, go along past times Elephant in addition to Camel Hill in addition to upwards Camel Hill, the highest betoken of Clark Park earlier looping dorsum to the starting point. Fun activities volition live available for both children in addition to adults
Location: Clark Regional Park. 8800 Rosecrans Ave., Buena Park, CA 90621
Cost: Free Parking: $5 per vehicle
Contact: (714) 973–3170