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, trash…

Volutaria tubuliflora otherwise known as Egyptian Knapweed is a recently introduced invasive plant to our area and we need your help to get rid of it! It is not yet widespread, and we have a chance…

The saying goes “April showers bring May flowers” but in our case it really should be “January showers lead to flowers in February, March and April.” Come explore the bluffs above Upper Newport Bay…

From September 2021 through March 2022, Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve will host monthly migratory bird surveys open to public participation. We will be tracking the abundance and diversity of the…

Wednesday, Feb. 23, at 11:00 am Join us virtually for a talk about The Girl Who Died by Ragnar Jonasson. Register at ocpl.villapark@occr.ocgov.com  

Teens, do you enjoy baking and eating sweet treats? Then join us on Zoom on February 3rd at 4 PM to learn how to make some strawberry shortcakes with us! If you'd like to follow along with us, the…

Join us for a virtual teen author talk with Michelle Quach! Michelle is a graphic designer and writer living in Los Angeles. She loves rom-coms, characters who don't always do the right thing, and…

The Community Outreach Committee supports Animal Care Services in achieving the vision and goals of the organization and fosters community input and support in animal care related issues.Click here…

Unplug and relax outdoors on a nature meditation walk through Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. Allow your natural sense of wonder to engage in playful activities, deepening connections with the…

Join OC Parks on a guided hike and learn about key landmarks, trail connections, scenic viewpoints and the incredible wildlife and native plants within Laguna Coast Wilderness Park! We’ll share tips…