Evening Hike on Hicks Haul Road
Enjoy an evening hike through stunning rock formations and fragrant native plants as you listen to the sounds of nature. During this hike in the Irvine Ranch Open Space, you may travel at various…
Nurturing Oaks in Weir Canyon
Spend the morning in a beautiful oak woodland watering Coast Live Oak seedlings and native plants in Weir Canyon. To get to the planting site we will travel for 15 minutes in a safari style truck…
Little Explorers Owls
Join OC Parks naturalists for story time and short hike with your little ones (ages 3-6) as we explore owls! We will look at some owl biofacts and even open an owl pellet!Advance registration…
Garden Keepers Demo Garden Workday Native Seed Farm
Visitors to IRC’s Native Seed Farm are first greeted by our Demonstration Garden, providing inspiration for regionally suitable plant gardens. Our garden hosts a variety of native plant species which…
Monday Morning Super Trek Limestone Canyon into Red Rock Wilderness
Come start your week with us on our Super Treks in the Landmarks as we explore Limestone Canyon and the Red Rock Wilderness. This area exhibits a range of very special geologic formations, has had…
The Lure and Lull of Red Rock Wilderness Equestrian Ride
Take a leisurely equestrian ride through beautiful Red Rock Wilderness, part of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space, home of oak woodlands, grasslands, and coastal sage scrub. View beautiful…
Thursday Morning Trek Limestone Canyon and Dripping Springs
This week in OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space, we’ll hike in Limestone Canyon to Dripping Springs. The hike is a 7-mile loop hike which includes some hills and descents. In addition to the springs,…
Cool Birds of Fall in Gypsum Canyon Wilderness 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’ Gypsum Canyon…
Nature Hike at Gypsum Canyon Wilderness
Explore the beauty of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space on a 3–4.5 mile guided hike through Gypsum Canyon Wilderness. We’ll begin along the Oven Canyon Trail, passing through mixed habitats, and then…
After Work Fitness Hike on Paved Hicks Haul Road
Join us every Wednesday night in OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space for a fitness-focused hike on the paved Hicks Haul Road. During the spring, summer and fall, hikers will enjoy wonderful sunset…