If you are looking for what looks to be a fun Saturday you might be interest in the following event at Irvine Regional Park, which is also home to the Orange County Zoo, this upcoming Saturday April 30.
(Orange, Calif.) – OC Parks is proud to sponsor the SoCal Wildflower Fest and Hike-A-Thon presented by OC Hiking Club on April 30, 2011 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Irvine Regional and Santiago Oaks Parks. The celebration will feature wildflower exploration, various levels of hiking, an Expo Fest, outdoor skills clinics, live music, and activities designed to raise money for OC Hiking Club and connect people to the wonders of nature.
Multiple nature hikes will be offered at the event for hikers of all skill levels and ages. The Vista Hike at 9 a.m. is an 8-mile advanced level hike with a 1,000-foot elevation gain. The Exploration Hike at 9:15 a.m. is an intermediate 4-mile hike with a 500-foot elevation gain. The Wildflower Hike at 9:30 a.m. is a moderate level 3-mile route with no elevation gain.
Various skill clinics will be available at the Fest after the hikes including introductions to Southern California Wildflowers, ultra light backpacking 101, how to get your kids on the trail, lessons in high altitude backpacking, tips for out of town day hikes, cooking on the trail, returning to the trail after an injury, water purification on the trail for backpackers, orienteering map and compass education and much more. Bring your dog and learn tips for keeping your pooch safe on the trails. Photographers will have a unique opportunity to capture the blooming wildflower season and awards will be presented for the Third Annual Wildflower Photo Contest. Take a relaxing break and enjoy a yoga class or invigorating massage in the great outdoors. A barbecue lunch will be available for purchase.
Registration begins at 8 a.m. at Irvine Regional Park. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children 18 years of age and under. Registration includes a t-shirt, all activities, parking, and goodies. Each hike acts as a fundraiser for OC Hiking Club, a non-profit organization, and donating $1 commits you to raise $100 to the cause. Prizes will be awarded to the top hike fundraisers and announced along with the winner of the OC Register/OC Hiking Club Wildflower Photo Contest at 1 p.m. at the event.
SoCal Wildflower Fest and Hike-A-Thon
Date: Saturday, April 30, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Hiker Registration: 8 a.m.
Vista Hike: 9 a.m.
Exploration Hike: 9:15 a.m.
Wildflower Hike: 9:30 a.m.
Event Fee: $10 adults/$5 children 18 and under
Parking Fee: Included in event fee.
Location: Irvine Regional Park, 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA 92869
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