Distance Hike into Red Rock Wilderness
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…
Earthcache Hike to Dripping Springs Limestone Canyon
Come and hike with us to Dripping Springs, location of the Earthcache site listed on www.geocaching.com. The cache is titled, “Dripping Springs Aquifer- Irvine Ranch Wildlands, GC1ZC04.”…
Portola to The Sinks
Do you want to explore the Sinks, a geological rock formation that has got its reputation as “Orange County’s miniature Grand Canyon”? Come out and join us on a hike from the Portola staging area to…
Evening Hike on Hicks Haul Road
Enjoy an evening hike through stunning rock formations and fragrant native plants as you listen to the sounds of nature. During this hike in the Irvine Open Space Preserve, you may travel at various…
Enjoy Natures Story Vistas and Special Places Beginner Hike in Saddleback Wilderness
Embark on a leisurely beginner’s hike among the easy rolling hills of Saddleback Wilderness, nestled within OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. Traverse the rugged terrain on former ranch roads,…
Butterfly Series Limestone Canyon Butterfly Habitat Islands
Spend your morning helping to plant and weed within the new butterfly habitat islands in Limestone. With your help we will be able to maintain “islands” of host and nectar plants for butterflies in…
Nurturing Oaks in Weir Canyon
Spend the morning in a beautiful oak woodland planting Coast Live Oak seedlings and native plants in Weir Canyon. To get to the planting site we will travel for 15 minutes in a safari style truck…
Plants Among Us Learning About Plants in Fremont Canyon
Curious to learn about the plants among us, who’s sus and who’s not? Join us for a hike at the Fremont Canyon Nature Preserve, part of City of Irvine’s Irvine Ranch Open Space, where we’ll look at…
Early Morning Hike to The Sinks Limestone Canyon
Come along with us on this morning hike through beautiful Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve, part of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. You’ll be rewarded with a spectacular view of The Sinks as well…
The Lure and Lull of Red Rock Wilderness Equestrian Ride
Take a leisurely equestrian ride through beautiful Red Rock Wilderness, part of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space, home of oak woodlands, grasslands, and coastal sage scrub. View beautiful…