Nature Journaling at Night
Nature journaling is a wonderful tool for nature observations, creating lasting memories, and making deeper connections with nature. Enjoy the transition from sunset to night during this activity.…
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…
Butterfly Series Limestone Canyon Butterfly Habitat Islands
Spend your morning helping to remove weeds and rebuild berms within the butterfly habitat islands in Limestone. With your help we will be able to maintain “islands” of host and nectar plants for…
Baker Meadow Stewardship
Spend your morning watering newly planted Coast Live Oak trees within a beautiful oak woodland in Baker Canyon. No experience necessary.Please note that you will be asked to adhere to the following…
Photo Journey Limestone Canyon The Sinks Loma Ridge Backcountry and Sunset
Join us in the back-country wilderness for a journey filled with beautiful sights that are photographic and artistic sketching opportunities. Our journey begins in the afternoon. We will be deep in a…
Mountain Bike Ride Loop of Limestone Ridge and Red Rock Wilderness Area
If you enjoy riding in wilderness on empty trails then join us on a docent-led mountain bike ride that loops through three nature preserves that are part of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. This…
Early Morning Hike Fremont Canyon
Come enjoy an early morning hike in Fremont Canyon Nature Preserve, part of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. Our hike climbs steeply from the mouth of Fremont Canyon, past an abandoned coal mine up…
Sunset Fitness Hike on Paved Hicks Haul Road Both Sides of Loma Ridge
You will enjoy a gorgeous sunset with panoramic views of Orange County while hiking in OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space on the paved Hicks Haul Road. This hike travels 6 miles, out and back crossing…
Starry Starry Night
Come join us for an interactive evening under the stars. Immerse yourself in a scaled-down version of our solar system. Test your imagination in naming the constellations. Reenact…
Bats Heroes of the Night
As the day starts to settle into the night in OCParks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space, bats awaken, stir and streak into the evening sky. Come hear fascinating tales of our flying mammals. We will head out…