DescriptionCome join us for an interactive evening under the stars.  Immerse yourself in a scaled-down version of our solar system.  Test your imagination in naming the constellations.…

DescriptionIf you are a beginner rider and perhaps have just completed one of the IRC mountain biking clinics or just want an enjoyable and relaxed ride in the Orange County wilderness, then join us…

Join OC Parks naturalists for story time and short hike with your little ones (ages 3 to 6) as we learn about snow!Please park in parking lot C and we will meet by the restrooms next to the lake.…

DescriptionAs the day starts to settle into the night in OCParks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space, bats awaken, stir and streak into the evening sky. Come hear fascinating tales of our flying mammals. We…

DescriptionCome explore OCParks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. This scenic hike involves steep climbs and descents on both double and singletrack trails and around 1100’ of accumulated climbing elevation…

DescriptionJoin us for this evening program as we explore biodiversity at the local level with that most diverse group of organisms, the insects! Taking advantage of the fact that UV light is highly…

 DescriptionEnjoy miles of lush oak studded canyons, fascinating rock formations and sweeping views from the Overlook Trail in the tranquility of the Weir Canyon back country, part of OC Parks’…

DescriptionThis hike in Limestone Canyon is 7 miles and includes some hills on the trek to Dripping Springs – a fern-covered rock face dripping with life-giving water creating an essential watering…

Join OC Parks at George Key Ranch Historic Park for Create in the Park!During the program, we will focus on drawing or painting individual subjects rather than a whole scene. For example, a single…

Join OC Parks at Irvine Ranch Historic Park for Create in the Park!Professional artist, Dawn Buckingham, will guide you through learning sketching techniques for creating tree shapes such as palms,…