*This program will be held inside the Nix Nature Center due to the expected heat*Join OC Parks naturalists for story time and a short hike with your little ones (ages 3 to 6) as we learn about …

The rocks of Laguna Coast Wilderness Park tell a story that dates back millions of years. Join OC Parks and Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers on a journey through history and discover volcanic…

* This program has been canceled due to Extreme HeatLearn about native, introduced and invasive plants and join us as we work toward restoring healthy habitat areas at Clark Regional Park by managing…

Back to Land and Water The State Water Resources Control Board contracts with Orange County to provide regulatory oversight for the cleanup of leaking underground storage tanks (USTs) under the…

(Santa Ana, CA) - Temperatures across Orange County are expected to rise into the upper 90s and low 100s from Friday, October 2, through Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Residents and visitors are urged…

Bring your furry friend and join OC Parks staff and volunteers for a sunset dog walk at Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve. Come enjoy an easy, 3-mile hike over uneven and unpaved terrain with…

TEST NAMESalmonella/Shigella CultureDEPARTMENTBACTTESTSB19DESCRIPTIONScreening procedure for isolation and identification of Salmonella and Shigella utilizing conventional biochemical, serological,…

TEST NAMEGonorrhea CultureDEPARTMENTBACTTESTSB12DESCRIPTIONScreening procedure for the isolation, identification and confirmation of Neisseria gonorrhoeae utilizing conventional biochemical testing…

*This program has been cancelled due to high temperatures.Join OC Parks volunteers for a guided nature hike through Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve, one of Southern California’s most important…

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