Join us on a slow-paced hike along the back-country ridges and valleys of Limestone Canyon, part of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. We’ll travel on rough old ranch roads passing by woodlands of…

Join us for a fitness-focused hike on the paved Hicks Haul Road in the Irvine Open Space Preserve. During the spring, summer and fall, hikers will enjoy wonderful sunset views and a panoramic…

Non-native and invasive plant species are invading our native habitat and open spaces. They aggressively compete with our native plants for resources and spreads rapidly once established. Monitoring…

*This program takes place at Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve, 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660*The OC Parks Jr. Ranger Program encourages park guests to find their own paths within OC…

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 pressed wildflower frame art.…

Join Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve staff and volunteers in enhancing the bay’s habitat for local wildlife. Activities may include non-native plant removal, planting natives, watering, removing…

After a two-year pandemic forced pause, Orange County Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen is happy to announce that he will be hosting special one-time Saturday hours this coming October. The department’s…

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WET & MUDDY CONDITIONS. WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.  Join OC Parks volunteer naturalists and Laguna Canyon Foundation for a relaxing bird walk…

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WET AND MUDDY CONDITIONS. WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.Join OC Parks naturalists and bring your young ones to explore Aliso’s wild backyard. Take a…