Join OC Parks staff and volunteers as we learn about our fabulous native butterfly pollinators. Participants will take a walk in the Nature Area and paint their own small ceramic butterfly to take…

On Sunday, February 1, 2026, an inmate who was housed at the Central Men’s Jail died while in custody. The decedent, Arthur Manzo, was in custody for PC 422 (Criminal Threats) and PC 417.4 (…

On Saturday, February 7, 2026, an inmate who was housed at the Theo Lacy Facility died while in custody. The decedent, Dennis Gomez, was in custody for PC 594 (Vandalism) and PC 186.22 (Criminal…

On Sunday, February 22, 2026, an inmate who was housed at the Theo Lacy Facility died while in custody. The decedent, Edson Israel Rosasmedrano, was in custody for VC 10851 (Vehicle Theft) PC 496c(a…

The rocks of Laguna Coast Wilderness Park tell a story that dates back millions of years. Join OC Parks and Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers on a journey through history and discover volcanic…

Advance registration is required for this program.Experience the beauty of Red Rock Wilderness from the back of your horse.Located within OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space, Red Rock Wilderness trails…

Advance registration is required for this program.Experience the beauty of Red Rock Wilderness from the back of your horse.Located within OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space, Red Rock Wilderness trails…

Join OC Parks staff and volunteers for our monthly program where art meets ecology! Come explore the natural world through the lens of creativity by creating your own watercolor landscape scene of…

Nature journaling is a wonderful tool for making observations, creating lasting memories and developing deeper connections with the world around us. This session will cover the basics of art theory…

Join OC Parks for an interpretive bike ride around Upper Newport Bay! Participants will have the opportunity to raise their heart rate and pedal around the bay while learning about local ecology and…