*This program takes place at Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677*The OC Parks Jr. Ranger Program encourages park guests to explore the outdoor world…

*This program takes place at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651*The OC Parks Jr. Ranger Program encourages park guests to explore the outdoor world within…

*This program begins at James Dilley Preserve, 350 Artisan Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651*Did you know California is known as a biodiversity hotspot? Help scientists and OC Parks staff document…

Join OC Park naturalists for story time and short hike with your little ones (ages 3 to 6) as we explore chemistry! We will discuss how chemistry affects biology, make a…

What is the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)?In September of 2003, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) was signed into law.  PREA is a federal mandate of “Zero Tolerance” to sexual assaults…

Measles Information for General PublicMeasles is a highly contagious viral illness. Measles presents with a fever and characteristic rash. Measles can be a serious disease:1 in 5 people who get…

Information for the General PublicWhat is legionella?Legionella is a type of bacteria naturally found in freshwater environments as well as human-made water systems including but not limited to hot…

What is flea-borne typhus?Flea-borne typhus is a disease caused by the bacteria Rickettsia typhi and Rickettsia felis. Also called murine typhus, most cases in the United States are reported from…

What is syndromic surveillance?As defined by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, syndromic surveillance provides public health officials with a timely system for detecting, understanding, and…

Salmonella is a bacteria (germ) that causes illness with diarrhea, fever and/or stomach cramps.There are many kinds of Salmonella bacteria, causing approximately 1.2 million illnesses, 23,000…