Beginner Hike in Baker Canyon
Join us for a beautiful hike in Baker Canyon, part of OC Parks Irvine Ranch Open Space. We will take a slow-paced hike through coastal sage scrub, breathing in the fresh air and experiencing the…
Enjoy Natures Story Vistas and Special Places Intro Hike in Agua Chinon to The Sinks
Join us on a slow-paced hike along the back-country ridges and valleys of Agua Chinon Canyon, part of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. We’ll travel on rough old ranch roads passing by woodlands of…
Seasonal Science Series Oak Woodlands and the Invasive Threat They Face
Spend the morning learning about our local Native Oak, the Coast Live Oak and the invasive beetle that poses a very real threat to our oak woodland’s health and survival. We will take a…
Plants Among Us Learning About Plants at Saddleback
Curious to learn about the plants among us, who’s sus and who’s not? Join us for a hike at Saddleback, part of the Irvine Open Space Preserve, where we’ll look at local flora, talk about native and…
Equestrian Trail Ride Horseshoe Loop to Fremont
Bring your horse and join us on the sage-scented trail up and down gentle hills. We will start from Irvine Park and proceed on the Irvine Regional Park Horseshoe Loop to Waterworks Trail that will…
Cool Birds of Fall in Limestone Canyon Bird Walk
Birds are among the most colorful and entertaining forms of wildlife on the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks. Bring your binoculars and join us on a slow/medium paced walk in OC Parks’ Limestone Canyon…
Dripping Springs Trail Restoration
Spend the morning watering and mulching Coast Live Oak seedlings within a beautiful oak woodland and then hike to Dripping Springs, a natural water source dripping out of an earthquake fault and down…
Twilight Cardio Hike Fremont Canyon Coal Mine
Come enjoy a scenic evening cardio hike in the remote Fremont Canyon Nature Preserve, part of OCParks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. Our hike climbs steeply from the mouth of Fremont Canyon, past an…
Slowpaced Mountain Bike Ride Limestone CanyonEast Sinks
Enjoy the relaxation of riding in the wilderness on empty trails. Join us on this docent-led mountain bike ride through Limestone Canyon, part of OCParks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. We will visit the…
Thursday Morning Trek in the Red Rock Wilderness
Take in stunning views of the surrounding hillsides and hike atop the iconic red rocks at the newly opened Red Rock Wilderness, part of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space.This morning hike will guide…