Bats Heroes of the Night
DescriptionAs 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…
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Integrated Pest Management
An integrated pest management (IPM) program is a long-term, multi-faceted system that establishes economic thresholds and control strategies for pest populations. The University of California…
Early Morning Double Loop Hike Baker Canyon
DescriptionCome explore OCParks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. This scenic hike involves steep climbs and descents on both double and singletrack trails and around 1100’ of accumulated climbing elevation…
Nighttime Bugs Augustine Staging Area
DescriptionJoin us for this evening program as we explore biodiversity at the local level with that most diverse group of organisms, the insects! Taking advantage of the fact that UV light is highly…
Get Involved
How Do I Get Involved at OC Parks?Volunteer for a park/trail restoration day.These are short-term opportunities where the public can help maintain and sustain the parks we all enjoy and love, and…
Weir Canyon Fitness Hike Oaks to Overlook Loop
DescriptionEnjoy miles of lush oak studded canyons, fascinating rock formations and sweeping views from the Overlook Trail in the tranquility of the Weir Canyon back country, part of OC Parks’…
Weekend Trek Hike to Dripping Springs via Hicks Haul and Loma
DescriptionThis hike in Limestone Canyon is 7 miles and includes some hills on the trek to Dripping Springs – a fern-covered rock face dripping with life-giving water creating an essential watering…
Eligibility Worker AFSCME Performance Management
Performance management is a process to set expectations and align performance with critical business objectives. It is also a vehicle to provide feedback, recognition, and coaching throughout the…
Construction Alert Salt Creek Beach Parking Lot Surface Seal Parking Lot Improvements in Dana Point
WHATTemporary parking lot closures. Work will occur in two phases:Phase I: north parking lotPhase II: south parking lotConstruction activity will include removing and reconstructing asphalt…
Create in the Park Focusing in on a Subject
Join OC Parks at George Key Ranch Historic Park for Create in the Park!During the program, we will focus on drawing or painting individual subjects rather than a whole scene. For example, a single…