OC Residents Safely Dispose of Expired Marine Flares – Free Drop-Off August 16Do you have old or expired marine flares at home? Don’t toss them in the trash—dispose of them safely and legally at a…

Avoid the lines and crowds and #optoutside with OC Parks and burn off some of the Thanksgiving calories on a family friendly guided hike. We will walk 2-3 miles along the Bay’s west bluff, keep an…

Join us for an easy, stroller friendly walk along Upper Newport Bay to enjoy all the sights, sounds, and smells of fall. We will stay on the paved Bayview Trail and pause frequently to observe birds…

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…

King tides are the highest tides of the year and occur during full moons in the winter. They are also a preview of how rising sea levels may effect coastal communities. Join us at the Peter and Mary…

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Start the new year off right with a family friendly guided hike at Upper Newport Bay . We will walk 2-3 miles along the Bay’s west bluff, keep an eye out for migratory birds, and appreciate anything…

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…

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

Every year, winter rains push tons of trash down river beds, flood control channels, and storm sewers and it all ends up in Newport Bay. In recognition of World Wetlands Day, join us for a trash…