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…

Come along with us on this scenic distance hike across Loma Ridge into the newly opened Red Rock Wilderness, part of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space.  This hike involves numerous ups and downs…

Join us on this moderate-paced hike over the ridge and the through beautiful Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve, part of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. We will enjoy short breaks at the East and…

As the day starts to settle into the night in OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space, bats awaken, stir and streak into the evening sky. Come hear fascinating tales of our flying mammal. We will head out…

Limestone Canyon is a treasure waiting to be discovered. Join us for an afternoon, fast paced, 5.5-mile fitness hike with 750 feet of elevation gain. The hike will be a great introduction to fitness…

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT. All participants are required to have the confirmation email as a printed copy or on their phone to show upon arrival to drive through the entry gate…

Enjoy an afternoon family hike in Black Star Canyon, part of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. We will hike along a flat trail and cross a dry creek as we watch for red-tailed hawks and mule deer.…

Join OC Parks and IRC for a slow-paced interpretive hike related to current IRC projects focused on research, monitoring, and conservation.  The series will rotate through the landscape based on…

We’re celebrating seniors of all kinds!  Join us at the Senior Appreciation Event, where some of our sweet senior dogs are waiting to find their forever homes.  These furry friends may be…

Join OC Parks naturalists to learn about UV light and bioluminescence! We will be looking at plankton under a microscope, exploring how bees see in UV and painting own our glow-in-the-dark paintings…