Here are some highlights from the OC Parks April Calendar of events, if you are looking for hiking ideas or other outdoor events in the month of April, make sure to check our some of these great events!
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OC Parks APRIL 2014
calendar of events
April 3 –
Fitness Hike at Ridge Park
8:30 – 11 a.m.
Raise your
heart rate and your spirits on this difficult, strenuous and fast-paced, 6.5-mile
hike (700-ft. elevation gain) over steep and uneven terrain with Laguna Canyon
Foundation volunteers.
Location: Laguna
Coast Wilderness Park. 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Website: www.ocparks.com/lagunacoast/
Cost: $2 donation per person Parking: Free
Contact: (949) 923-2235
Special
Instructions: Ages 15
and up. Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Not for beginners. Hiking poles
suggested. Ridge Park Staging Area (Newport Coast
Drive to Ridge Park Rd. east to end; meet at the gate).
April 3,
11, 16 – Bonkers for Bunnies – Preschool Program
10 – 11 a.m.
Come
learn all about bunnies and meet some up close! Class includes hands on
learning and fun crafts!
Location: Orange County Zoo. 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA 92869
Website: http://www.ocparks.com/oczoo/
Cost: $5 per child (one parent
included) Parking: $3 per vehicle
Contact: (714) 973-6846
Special Instructions: PHONE REGISTRATION
REQUIRED. Call Marcy Crede-Booth, Education Coordinator at (714) 973-6846. For ages 3 to 4 years old. Additional
parents/siblings/family/friends must pay admission fee to enter zoo. Please
note these Easter-themed classes fill quickly!
April 3,
10, 17 – Tideland Tykes
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Join our preserve staff for a fun-filled parent
and child experience that may include arts and crafts, story telling, hands-on
activities or outdoor nature walks. Come prepared for an exciting outdoor
experience!
Location: Upper
Newport Bay. 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Cost: $5 per student Parking:
Free
Contact: (949) 923-2290
Special
Instructions: Ages 2 to 8 years recommended. Space is limited and registration
is required. Please call (949) 923-2275, or email unbic@ocparks.com to register.
April 4 –
Explore the Plants on the Trail to Barbara’s Lake
9 – 11:30 a.m.
Join us
on a wonderful morning walk to Orange County’s only natural lake while learning
about our native California plant life. This 2-mile leisurely hike will be led
by Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists.
Location: Laguna
Coast Wilderness Park. 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Website: www.ocparks.com/lagunacoast/
Cost: $2 donation per person Parking:
$3 per vehicle
Contact: (949) 923-2235
Special
Instructions: Ages 8 and
up. Online reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities.
Ages 8 and up. Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature
Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, approximately 3.5-miles south
of I-5/405). For questions, call (949) 497-8324.
April 4,
11, 18 – Wild Tales
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Visit
with Preserve staff for story-telling fun! After a story, learn more about the
natural history of the Bay through crafts, hands-on activities and nature
walks. Come prepared for an exciting outdoor experience!
Location: Upper
Newport Bay. 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Cost: $5 per student Parking:
Free
Contact: (949) 923-2290
Special
Instructions: Ages 2 to 8 years. Space is limited and
pre-registration is required. Please call (949) 923-2275, or email unbic@ocparks.com to register.
April 5 –
Free Kids’ Fishing Clinic
7 – 11 a.m.
OC Parks would like to invite you and your kids to a fun morning
of fishing at Tri-City Regional Park! This Kids Fishing Clinic (for ages
15 and under) is designed to teach kids how to fish, while giving them an
opportunity to catch a few from our lake.
Whether this is your first time fishing or you’re a regular, you
will have fun trying to catch some fish. Instructors will be on hand to
demonstrate, assist and answer any questions.
Please bring your own pole. If you do not have a fishing pole
there will be some available for loan. The lake will be stocked with Rainbow
Trout and there will be a two-fish limit. Prizes for tagged fish.
Location: Tri-City Regional Park. 2301 Kraemer Blvd, Placentia, CA 92870
Website: http://ocparks.com/parks/tri_city_park
Cost: Free Parking: Free
Contact: (714) 973 -3180
Special Instructions: Registration is required at the OC Parks check-in table on the day of the event.
Location: Tri-City Regional Park. 2301 Kraemer Blvd, Placentia, CA 92870
Website: http://ocparks.com/parks/tri_city_park
Cost: Free Parking: Free
Contact: (714) 973 -3180
Special Instructions: Registration is required at the OC Parks check-in table on the day of the event.
April 5,
12, 19, 26 – Nature Walk
9 – 10:30 a.m.
Join
our Naturalists on a nature walk and learn about Trabuco Canyon animals and
nature. Light to moderate walk on mostly paved roads. Meet at the Nature Center
just inside the main entrance of the park.
Location: O’Neill
Regional Park. 30982 Trabuco Canyon Road, Trabuco Canyon, CA 92678
Website: www.ocparks.com/oneillpark/
Cost: Free Parking: $5 per vehicle
Contact: (949) 923-2260
Special
Instructions: All ages welcome. Event is conditional on the weather.
April 5 –
Moulton Peak Geology and Natural History Hike
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Join
Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists on this 4-mile Geology hike
(600-ft. elevation gain) over steep and uneven terrain. Hike through the
oak-filled woodland of Wood Canyon and continue to the park’s highest peak. We
will pass by rock formations that tell of ancient floods, landslides and the
building of a great shell-filled limestone reef. This hike is not for
beginners! Bring water, hiking shoes (hiking poles suggested), snacks, and
field guides of your choice and a sense of adventure!
Location: Aliso and
Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Cost: $2 donation per person Parking: Free
Contact: (949) 497-8324
Special
Instructions: Ages 15 and up. Reservations
required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities.
Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Canyon View Staging Area
(from southbound Aliso Creek Rd, turn right on Glenwood [turns into Pacific
Park] and right on Canyon Vistas. Meet at the entrance to Canyon View Park). For questions, call (949) 497-8324.
April 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 –
Redwood Grove Hike
9:30 – 11 a.m.
Join
OC Parks' trained staff on an easy 1.1-mile hike to the park's Coastal
Redwood grove. You will use your 5 senses to engage with nature as
you stroll to the Redwoods. You will also have an opportunity to learn
about our native plants along the way. The hike begins each Saturday
and Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. from the park's Nature Center. Don't forget to
visit our Nature Center when you are there, too!
Location: Carbon Canyon Regional Park. 4442
Carbon Canyon Road, Brea, CA 92823
Cost: Free Parking: $5 per vehicle
Contact: (714) 973-3160
Special
Instructions: All
ages. Participants should remember water, sunscreen, hat, hiking shoes. Meet at
Nature Center located at east end of the park. Reservations preferred, please
call (714) 973-3160 or email carboncanyon@ocparks.com.
April 5 – Adventure Day and 40th Anniversary
Celebration
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Caspers’ Park Rangers, Volunteers, and Staff invite you to a
fun-filled day of nature hikes, guest speakers, exhibits, games, music, and the
celebration of the 40th anniversary
of Caspers Park at Adventure Day 2014.
Location: Caspers
Wilderness Park. 33401 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Contact: (949) 923-2210
Special
Instructions: For more information, visit: http://ocparks.com/civicax/inc/blobfetch.aspx?BlobID=33929.
April 5 –
Family Hike
3 – 5 p.m.
Join
us on this very enjoyable, easy 3-mile hike over moderate but uneven terrain
(100-ft. elevation gain). Starting at Nix Nature Center we will hike one
of the most diverse areas of the park under a canopy of Oaks to Barbara’s Lake
and back. Hike is led by Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers.
Location: Laguna
Coast Wilderness Park. 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Website: www.ocparks.com/lagunacoast/
Cost: $2 donation per person Parking:
$3 per vehicle
Contact: (949) 923-2235
Special
Instructions: Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities.
Laguna
Coast Wilderness Park, James Dilley Preserve (east side of Laguna Canyon
Rd/Sr-133, just north of 73 Toll Road). For
questions, call (949) 497-8324.
April 5,
12, 19, 26 – Ranger Led Campfire Program
8 – 9 p.m.
Join us Saturday night at the amphitheater for
this Ranger led talk on local animal life, set to the glow of fire light. This
event is only open to those camping at O’Neill Regional Park. No access for day
use after sunset.
Location: O’Neill
Regional Park. 30982 Trabuco Canyon Road, Trabuco Canyon, CA 92678
Website: www.ocparks.com/oneillpark/
Cost: Free
Contact: (949) 923-2260 or (949)
923-2256
Special
Instructions: All ages welcome. Event is outdoors and dependent on
weather conditions.
April 6 –
Family Hike in the Canyon
8:30 – 11 a.m.
Enjoy
a hike with your family in beautifully lush Wood Canyon, while exploring its
wildlife with OC Parks Resource Specialist Rick Schaffer. This is an easy
2-mile hike (300-ft elevation gain) over uneven and rocky terrain.
Location: Aliso and
Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Cost: Free Parking: Free
Contact: (949) 497-8324
Special
Instructions: Ages 7 and up. Reservations
required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities.
Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Canyon View Staging Area
(from southbound Aliso Creek Rd, turn right on Glenwood [turns into Pacific
Park] and right on Canyon Vistas. For
questions, call (949) 497-8324.
April 6
– 1st Sunday Restoration Program at Talbert Nature Preserve
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Come
join us for some R&R at Talbert Regional Park in Costa Mesa as we kick off
the first community based Talbert Restoration & Revitalization
Project. Learn about the native plants and wildlife of our Coastal zone. We
will meet the 1st Sunday of each month 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the corner of
19th St. and Balboa Blvd. in Costa Mesa.
Location: Talbert
Nature Preserve. 1298 Victoria Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Cost: Free Parking: Free
Contact:
(714) 376-7414
Special
Instructions: This program will be cancelled if rainy/muddy
conditions are present 24 hours prior or enrollment minimums are not met.
April 6
– Nature Center Open
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The Nature
Center is open the first Sunday of each month. Join a Park Ranger for a tour of
the nature center and learn about local history, flora and fauna.
Location: Santiago
Oaks Regional Park. 2145 N. Windes Drive, Orange, CA 92869
Website: http://ocparks.com/santiagooaks/
Cost: Free Parking: $5 per vehicle
Contact: (714) 973-6620
April 7 –
Knitting in Nature
1 – 3 p.m.
Come out and knit or crochet in nature at beautiful Aliso and Wood
Canyons Wilderness Park. Whether you want to learn how to knit or have been
knitting for years, come join in the stitching as we sit under the
sycamores. Help available to all knitters. Bring your own project or try
your hand at the project of the month that is great
for beginners (Please email leader for materials needed for the project of the
month, amy@lagunacanyon.org).
Location: Aliso and
Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Cost: $2 donation per person Parking: $3
per vehicle
Contact: (949) 497-8324
Special
Instructions: Reservations required,
sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities.
Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Ranger Headquarters, 28373
Alicia Pkwy (from southbound Aliso Creek Rd, turn right on Alicia, first right
on Awma, left into parking lot). For questions, call (949) 497-8324.
April 8
– Dilley Loop Nature Hike
9 – 11 a.m.
Get
close to nature on this leisurely 2-mile hike (370-ft. elevation gain) over
steep and uneven terrain as you spot plants and animals or maybe their tracks
and signs along the way.
Location: Laguna
Coast Wilderness Park. 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Website: www.ocparks.com/lagunacoast/
Cost: $2 donation per person Parking:
$3 per vehicle
Contact: (949) 923-2235
Special
Instructions: Ages 12 and up. Reservations required, sign-up
online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities.
James Dilley Preserve (405 South to 133 South to
stoplight at 73 turn-off; make a U-turn, go 1 block. Dilley is on the right). For questions, call
(949) 497-8324.
April 9 –
Yoga Hike
9 – 10:30 a.m.
Stretch
your mind and body on this 2.4-mile hike with a yoga twist over steep and
uneven terrain (100-ft. elevation gain) led by Laguna Canyon Foundation
volunteers.
Location: Aliso and
Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Cost: $2 donation per person Parking: Free
Contact: (949) 497-8324
Special
Instructions: Ages 12 and up. Reservations
required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities.
Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Canyon View Staging Area
(from southbound Aliso Creek Rd, turn right on Glenwood [turns into Pacific
Park] and right on Canyon Vistas. Meet at the entrance to Canyon View Park). For questions, call (949) 497-8324.
April 10
– Fitness Hike at Willow
8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Raise your
heart rate and your spirits on this difficult, strenuous and fast-paced, 5.5-mile
hike (400-ft. elevation gain) over steep and uneven terrain with Laguna Canyon
Foundation volunteers.
Location: Laguna
Coast Wilderness Park. 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Website: www.ocparks.com/lagunacoast/
Cost: $2 donation per person Parking: Free
Contact: (949) 923-2235
Special
Instructions: Ages 15
and up. Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Not for beginners. Hiking poles
suggested. Willow Canyon Staging Area (20101 Laguna
Canyon Road, just south of El Toro Road intersection). For questions, call
(949) 497-8324.
April 11
– Wood Canyon Discovery Hike
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Explore
beautiful Wood Canyon and discover its wildlife with Laguna Canyon Foundation
volunteer naturalists on this moderate but steep, uneven and rocky, 5-mile hike
(200-ft. elevation gain).
Location: Aliso and
Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Cost: $2 donation per person Parking: Free
Contact: (949) 497-8324
Special
Instructions: Ages 15 and up. Reservations
required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities.
Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Canyon View Staging Area
(from southbound Aliso Creek Rd, turn right on Glenwood [turns into Pacific Park]
and right on Canyon Vistas. Meet at the entrance to Canyon View Park). For questions, call (949) 497-8324.
April 12
– 10th Annual Survive and Thrive Run/Walk Health & Safety Expo
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
The
Orange County Board of Supervisors and OC Parks invite you to a tribute to all
crime victims. The event will commemorate National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
and the winning design for the Orange County Crime Victims’ Monument will be
announced.
Program
will include:
Community
booths.
Speakers.
Orange
County Crime Victims’ Monument design winner announced.
Dove
release in conjunction with Crime Survivors.
Event
and parking are free.
Register for the Crime Survivors 5K Run/Walk at
www.surviveandthriverunwalk.org. The run/walk begins at 9 a.m. with the
unveiling of the monument design winner immediately following.
Location: Mason
Regional Park. 18712 University Drive, Irvine, CA 92612
Website: www.ocparks.com/masonpark
Cost: Free Parking:
Free
Contact: (949) 923-2220
Special Instructions: For more information, visit: http://surviveandthriverunwalk.org/.
April 12 – 2nd Saturday Trail Work Day
8:30 – 11 a.m.
Come
join park staff and our trail leaders by volunteering to assist with habitat
restoration, non-native plant removal and trail work throughout Irvine Regional
Park. Please wear jeans and durable shoes or boots. Park provides tools and
gloves. Bring sunscreen, hat, snacks and water.
Location: Irvine
Regional Park. 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA 92869 Website: www.ocparks.com/irvinepark/
Cost: Free Parking: Free for
volunteers
Contact: (714) 973–6835
Special Instructions: Ideal for ages 12 and up. Minors must be
accompanied by an adult. Large school groups/companies welcome, call (714)
973-6836 for group registration.
April 12
– California Native Plant & Wildflower Hike
9 a.m.
– 12 p.m.
Learn to identify native plants with Laguna Canyon
Foundation volunteer naturalists on this moderate but fast-paced, steep and
rocky, 3.5-mile hike (600-ft. elevation gain).
Location: Laguna
Coast Wilderness Park. 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Website: www.ocparks.com/lagunacoast/
Cost: $2 donation per person Parking:
$3 per vehicle
Contact: (949) 923-2235
Special
Instructions: Ages
12 and up. Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west
side of Laguna Canyon Rd/SR-133, approximately 3.5 miles south of I-5/405). For questions, call (949) 497-8324.
April 13
– The Mysterious World of O’Neill Regional Park
9 – 10:30 a.m.
Have you
ever wondered, “Where are all the wild animals in the park?” Visit a Show and
Share Exhibit located next to the O’Neill Park Nature Center and discover
mysterious clues animals leave behind. Free fun crafts and games!
Location: O’Neill
Regional Park. 30982 Trabuco Canyon Road, Trabuco Canyon, CA 92678
Website: www.ocparks.com/oneillpark/
Cost: Free Parking: $5 per vehicle
Contact: (949) 923-2260 or (949)
923-2260
Special
Instructions: All ages welcome. A 30-minute moderate nature walk
will follow.
April 13
– Second Sunday Restoration Program
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Join
Preserve staff and other volunteers in enhancing the Bay’s habitat for local
wildlife. Activities may include non-native plant removal, planting natives,
watering, trash cleanup and Butterfly Garden maintenance. No experience is
necessary; water, snacks and tools are provided.
Location: Upper
Newport Bay. 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Cost: Free Parking: Free
Contact: (949) 923-2290
Special
Instructions: Minors aged 16 and younger
must have legal guardian present at all times. Space is limited and
pre-registration is required. Please call (949) 923-2275, or email unbic@ocparks.com to register. Program will
be cancelled if inclement weather is present.
April 14
– Family Nature Walk
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Join
Resource Specialist Laura Cohen on an easy 1.5-mile walk to Barbara’s Lake as
you play games and learn about the wildlife in the spring at Laguna Coast
Wilderness Park.
Location: Laguna
Coast Wilderness Park. 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Website: www.ocparks.com/lagunacoast/
Cost: Free Parking: $3 per vehicle
Contact: (949) 923-2235
Special
Instructions: Ages 5 and up. Reservations
required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Little Sycamore Staging Are/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna
Canyon Rd/SR-133, approximately 3.5 miles south of I 5/405). For questions,
call (949) 497-8324.
April 14 – Storytelling with Ed and
Sam
10 a.m. – 12 p.m., 1 – 3 p.m.
Orange
County's rich beekeeping history can be traced all the way back to two men in
Santiago Canyon in the late 1860s. Sam Shrewsbury and Joseph ‘Ed’ Pleasants
were pioneer beekeepers living in tiny cabins along the creek at a time when
grizzly bears still roamed the chaparral and condors perched high atop the
peaks of the Santa Ana Mountains.
Meander through the gardens of Arden and hear animated retellings of Sam and Ed's adventures. Receive a guided tour of the Helena Modjeska House, which includes Ed's original cabin.
This program is presented by the Walking Stick Storytellers Guild in collaboration with OC Parks.
Meander through the gardens of Arden and hear animated retellings of Sam and Ed's adventures. Receive a guided tour of the Helena Modjeska House, which includes Ed's original cabin.
This program is presented by the Walking Stick Storytellers Guild in collaboration with OC Parks.
Location: 25151
Serrano Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630-2534
Contact: (949) 923–2230
Special Instructions: Space is
limited, please call to register. Directions and map will be sent after
registration.
April 15
– Book Hike
9 – 11 a.m.
Engage
your brain along with your body on a 4-mile hike in beautiful Aliso & Wood
Canyons while we share our favorite books. Come prepared to contribute a title
or two and leave with the anticipation of some great new reads as well as a
relaxed and exercised body. Led by a Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer
naturalist and reader. Elevation gain 300 ft. on terrain that can be uneven and
rocky. A hat, sunscreen, hiking shoes, water and snack are recommended.
Location: Aliso and
Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Cost: $2 donation per person Parking: Free
Contact: (949) 497-8324
Special
Instructions: Ages 15 and up. Reservations
required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities.
Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Canyon View Staging Area
(from southbound Aliso Creek Rd, turn right on Glenwood [turns into Pacific
Park] and right on Canyon Vistas. Meet at the entrance to Canyon View Park). For questions, call (949) 497-8324.
April 17
– Fitness Hike at Canyon View
8:30 – 11 a.m.
Raise
your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 6-mile hike
over steep and uneven terrain (400-ft. elevation gain) with Laguna Canyon
Foundation volunteers.
Location: Aliso and
Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Cost: $2 donation per person Parking: Free
Contact: (949) 497-8324
Special
Instructions: Ages 15 and up. Reservations
required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities.
Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Canyon View Staging Area
(from southbound Aliso Creek Rd, turn right on Glenwood [turns into Pacific
Park] and right on Canyon Vistas. Meet at the entrance to Canyon View Park). For questions, call (949) 497-8324.
April 18
– A Morning Stroll to Barbara’s Lake
9 – 11:30 a.m.
Enjoy an
outdoor stroll to Barbara’s Lake (Orange County’s only natural lake) on this
leisurely paced, level, 2-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer
naturalists.
Location: Laguna
Coast Wilderness Park. 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Website: www.ocparks.com/lagunacoast/
Cost: $2 donation per person Parking:
$3 per vehicle
Contact: (949) 923-2235
Special
Instructions: All ages welcome! Reservations
required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities.
Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature
Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Rd/SR-133, approximately 3.5 miles south of
I-5/405). For questions, call (949) 497-8324.
April 18
– Tot Walk
9 – 11 a.m.
Join
Ranger Zak and Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers and bring your young ones
(babies to 3 years old) to explore Aliso's wild backyard. We will see bugs,
animal tracks, plants, birds and have all kinds of outdoor fun!
Location: Aliso and
Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Cost: Free Parking: $3 per vehicle
Contact: (949) 497-8324
Special
Instructions: For babies to 3 years old. Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities.
Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Ranger Headquarters, 28373
Alicia Pkwy (from southbound Aliso Creek Rd, turn right on Alicia, first right
on Awma, left into parking lot). For questions, call (949) 497-8324.
April 19
– Keep It Wild Volunteer Day
8 – 11 a.m.
Come on out and help restore the wild lands we so
enjoy! There’s no better way to start a Saturday morning than by joining Laguna
Canyon Foundation and OC Parks staff in an invigorating project of non-native
plant removal and/or planting native plants. Help us make a healthier
environment for the native wildlife and for ourselves.
Location: Laguna
Coast Wilderness Park. 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Website: www.ocparks.com/lagunacoast/
Cost: Free Parking: Free for Keep It
Wild Volunteers
Contact: (949) 923-2235
Special
Instructions: Reservations required,
sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Little Sycamore Staging Are/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna
Canyon Rd/SR-133, approximately 3.5 miles south of I 5/405). For questions,
call (949) 497-8324.
April 19
– Keep It Wild Volunteer Day
8 – 11 a.m.
Come
on out and help restore the wild lands we so enjoy! There’s no better way to
start a Saturday morning than by joining Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks
staff in an invigorating project of non-native plant removal and/or planting
native plants. Help us make a healthier environment for the native wildlife and
for ourselves.
Location: Aliso and
Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Cost: Free Parking: Free for Keep It
Wild Volunteers!
Contact: (949) 497-8324
Special
Instructions: Reservations required,
sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities.
Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Ranger Headquarters, 28373
Alicia Pkwy (from southbound Aliso Creek Rd, turn right on Alicia, first right
on Awma, left into parking lot). For questions, call (949) 497-8324.
April 19
– Introduction to Mountain Bike Riding
8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Learn
mountain biking basics and trail etiquette on this 6.8-mile ride over steep and
uneven terrain (800-ft. elevation gain) while enjoying canyon views. Please
come prepared with a bike suitable for off-pavement riding, sturdy shoes,
helmet, gloves, water and snack. Led by Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer
mountain bike trail assistants.
Location: Laguna
Coast Wilderness Park. 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Website: www.ocparks.com/lagunacoast/
Cost: $2 donation per person Parking: Free
Contact: (949) 923-2235
Special
Instructions: Reservations required,
sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Not for beginners. Hiking poles
suggested. Ridge Park Staging Area (Newport Coast
Drive to Ridge Park Rd. east to end; meet at the gate).
April 19
– Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride
8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Catch
beautiful canyon views on this 10-mile ride over steep and uneven terrain
(1,000-ft. elevation gain) with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer mountain
bike trail assistants. Must have helmet, gloves, hydration; a snack is strongly
suggested. Be prepared for varied weather out in the canyons.
Location: Laguna
Coast Wilderness Park. 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Website: www.ocparks.com/lagunacoast/
Cost: $2 donation per person Parking: Free
Contact: (949) 923-2235
Special
Instructions: Reservations required,
sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Not for beginners. This is for
INTERMEDIATE riders with mountain biking experience. Ridge
Park Staging Area (Newport Coast Drive to Ridge Park Rd. east to end; meet at
the gate).
April 22
– Beginners Fitness Hike
9 – 10:30 a.m.
Now
is a great time to start a new fitness routine beginning with an easy 2-mile
hike over moderate but uneven terrain to Barbara’s Lake and back (100-ft.
elevation gain). Join a Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer and registered
dietitian to learn about fitness and nutrition during this 1.5-hour hike.
Location: Laguna
Coast Wilderness Park. 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Website: www.ocparks.com/lagunacoast/
Cost: $2 donation per person Parking:
$3 per vehicle
Contact: (949) 923-2235
Special
Instructions: Ages 12 and up. Reservations
required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities.
Wear walking or hiking shoes, hat, sunscreen, and
bring water. James Dilley Preserve (405 South to 133 South to stoplight at 73
turn-off; make a U-turn, go 1 block. Dilley is on the right). For questions,
call (949) 497-8324.
April 24,
25, 26, 27 – American Pro Surfing Series
Waiting
period to be from 4/21/14 – 4/27/14. Contest estimated to run from 4/24/2014
through 4/27/2014
Location: Salt
Creek Beach Park. 33333 S. Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana
Point, CA 92629
Website: http://ocparks.com/beaches/salt
Contact: (949) 496-5517
Parking: $1 an hour
April 24
– Fitness Hike at Dilley
8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous,
fast-paced, 5.5-mile hike over steep and uneven terrain (900-ft. elevation
gain) with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers.
Location: Laguna
Coast Wilderness Park. 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Website: www.ocparks.com/lagunacoast/
Cost: $2 donation per person Parking:
$3 per vehicle
Contact: (949) 923-2235
Special
Instructions: Ages 15 and up. Online reservations
required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities.
Not for beginners. James Dilley Preserve (east
side of Laguna Canyon Rd/SR-133, just north of 73 Toll Road). For questions,
call (949) 497-8324.
April 26
– Long Distance Hike in the Back Country
8 – 11:30 a.m.
Explore
the beauty and diversity of two canyons, Little Sycamore and Laurel Canyon, in
the backcountry of the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. This will be a strenuous,
8.2-mile hike (770-ft. elevation gain) over rocky and uneven terrain. We will
hike through sycamore and oak woodlands, riparian habitats, coastal sage scrub,
and open grassland. Participants should be fit and able to hike long distances.
For your safety and comfort bring 2-3 liters of water, a hat, a hearty snack
and proper hiking shoes.
Location: Laguna
Coast Wilderness Park. 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Website: www.ocparks.com/lagunacoast/
Cost: $2 donation per person Parking:
$3 per vehicle
Contact: (949) 923-2235
Special
Instructions: Ages 15
and up. Online reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities.
Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature
Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, approximately 3.5-miles south
of I-5/405). For questions, call (949) 497-8324.
April 26
– Earth Day at the Bay!
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Join us for our 24th annual Earth Day at the Bay
celebration presented by the Newport Bay Conservancy in partnership with OC
Parks. Learn how you can make Earth Day everday!
Activities include:
- Environmental
exhibitors
- Live entertainment
- Face painting
- Childrens' scavenger
hunt with prizes
- Live animal
demonstrations
- Science discovery
booths
- Arts and Crafts
- Opportunity drawings
- Environmental films
courtesy of the Newport Beach Film Festival
Location: Upper
Newport Bay. 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Cost: Free Parking: Free
Contact: (949) 923-2290
Special
Instructions: Visit www.newportbay.org for
more information.
April 26 – The Night Skies at Caspers
7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Come
for a grand tour of the universe! Join Allan and other amateur astronomers as
we look in the telescopes to see the wonders of the sky. Take a guided tour of
the constellations and learn the myths and facts about the cosmos. Observe Jupiter,
Mars and Saturn and deep sky objects including nebulas, galaxies, star clusters
and double stars.
Location: Caspers
Wilderness Park. 33401 Ortega Highway,
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Cost: Free Parking: $5 per vehicle
Contact: (949) 923-2210
Special
Instructions: Held only on evenings with clear skies (good
weather). Call park at (949) 923-2210 for weather-sky updates or additional
information.
April 27
– Birding Hike
8 – 11 a.m.
Spot
local native and spring resident birds with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer
naturalists on this slow and easy 2-mile walk through a landscaped suburban
parkland setting at Laguna Niguel Regional Park. Wear hiking or walking shoes;
bring binoculars!
Location: Laguna
Niguel Regional Park. 28241 La Paz Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Website: http://ocparks.com/lagunaniguelpark/
Cost: $2 donation per person Parking: $5
per vehicle
Contact: (949) 497-8324
Special
Instructions: Ages 12 and up. Reservations
required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Enter
park and make a right turn at the T intersection. Make a left into the first
parking lot and meet at the far end. For questions, call (949) 497–8324.
April 27
– A Walk in the Park
8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Bring
the family to view the landmark Aliso Creek restoration project and search for
OC’s native wildlife on the Aliso Creek Trail East. This is a 2.5-mile level
terrain, leisurely hike (50-ft. elevation gain) through riparian and grassland
habitats. Led by OC Parks Resource Specialist Rick Schaffer.
Location: Aliso and
Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Cost: Free Parking: $3 per vehicle
Contact: (949) 497-8324
Special
Instructions: Ages 7 and up. Reservations
required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities.
Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Ranger Headquarters, 28373
Alicia Pkwy (from southbound Aliso Creek Rd, turn right on Alicia, first right
on Awma, left into parking lot). For questions, call (949) 497-8324.
April 27 – There’s More Than Meets The Eye At Clark Park
1 – 3:30 p.m.
Have you ever wondered “Where are all the animals in the park?”
but haven’t a clue? See the park through the eyes of a Ranger and
discover the hidden clues. Find out what animals ruled the land in Clark Park
10,000 years ago and what animals rule today. Visit with Rangers at a Share and Show Exhibit located at Clark
Park’s Fossil Museum front patio from 1 to 3 p.m. and discover the secrets of
Clark Park. A moderate, 30–minute, ¾-of-a-mile, Ranger-led nature walk
will follow. The walk will begin at the Share and Show Exhibit, continue past
Elephant and Camel Hill and up Camel Hill, the highest point of Clark Park
before looping back to the starting point. Fun activities will be available for
both children and adults.
Location: Clark Regional Park. 8800 Rosecrans Ave., Buena
Park, CA 90621
Cost: Free Parking:
$5 per vehicle
Contact: (714) 973–3170
April 30
– Down On the Farm – Preschool Program
10 – 11 a.m.
Come
learn all about farm animals including chickens, pigs, goats, sheep and more!
Class includes hands-on learning, fun crafts, and meeting zoo animals up close!
Location: Orange County Zoo. 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA 92869
Website: http://www.ocparks.com/oczoo/
Cost: $5 per child (one parent
included) Parking: $3 per vehicle
Contact: (714) 973-6846
Special Instructions: PHONE REGISTRATION
REQUIRED. Call Marcy Crede-Booth, Education Coordinator at (714) 973-6846. For ages 3 to 4 years old. Additional
parents/siblings/family/friends must pay admission fee to enter zoo. Please
note spaces fill quickly for toddler classes.
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