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…

Upper Newport Bay is known for hosting thousands of migratory birds during the winter and spring and on this introductory walk we will learn the basics of bird watching and identification to better…

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…

Meet at the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center for a walk around the Bay, lit by the full moon. We will see and hear nocturnal animals as the “night shift” clocks in for duty. If conditions are…

Fancy equipment and expensive software are not necessary to capture beautiful landscapes and nature scenes, especially here at Upper Newport Bay! In this introductory workshop we will focus on…

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…