May Programs for Aliso and Wood Canyons and Laguna Coast Wilderness Parks - New Online Registration System LCF has introduced an online registration system for public programs. For May, you may register by phone 949-923-2235 or try our new online system. We hope this new system provides a more efficient manner to sign up. To view programs online visit:Visit our website Click here for April programs at Crystal Cove State Park Click here for April programs at Irvine Open Space Preserve and Irvine Ranch Conservancy
May 5 Fitness Hike - Laguna Coast Thur. 8:30-10:30 am Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 3.5-mile hike over steep and uneven terrain (700-ft. elevation gain) with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Willow Canyon Staging Area (20101 Laguna Canyon Rd, just south of El Toro Rd intersection). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donation: $2/person. May 6 Lake Stroll - Laguna Coast Fri. 9:00 - 11:30 am Enjoy the outdoors and learn about diverse plant life on this leisurely paced, level, 2-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists. For ages 10 and up. 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). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donation: $2/person. May 7 Fitness Hike - Laguna Coast Sat. 8:30 - 10:30 am Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this difficult, strenuous and fast-paced, 5.0-mile hike (700-ft. elevation gain) over very steep, uneven terrain with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. Not for beginners, appropriate hiking shoes and hiking poles strongly recommended. For ages 15 and up. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Big Bend Staging Area (ask for directions when making reservations). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donation: $2/person. May 10 Exploring Biodiversity Hike- Laguna Coast Tue. 9:00 - 11:00 am Learn about the diversity of animal and plant species as you explore our ever-changing wilderness on a 1.5-mile, slow and easy hike over rocky and uneven terrain. For ages 12 and up. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, James Dilley Preserve (east side of Laguna Canyon Rd/SR-133, just north of 73 Toll Road). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donation: $2/person. May 11 Yoga Hike - Aliso and Wood Wed. 8:30 - 10:30 am 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. Please bring a yoga mat, towel and water. For ages 12 and up. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Canyon View Staging Area, Gate 7 (from southbound Aliso Creek Rd, turn right on Glenwood [turns into Pacific Park] and right on Canyon Vistas to Canyon View Park). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Donation: $2/person. May 12 Fitness Hike - Aliso and Wood Thur. 8:30 - 10:30 am Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 3.5-mile hike over steep and uneven terrain (100-ft. elevation gain) with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. For ages 15 and up. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Canyon View Staging Area, Gate 7 (from southbound Aliso Creek Rd, turn right on Glenwood [turns into Pacific Park] and right on Canyon Vistas to Canyon View Park). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Donation: $2/person. May 13 Discovery Hike - Aliso and Wood Fri. 9:00 - 12:00 pm Explore beautiful Wood Canyon as you discover its wildlife with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists on this moderate, but steep, uneven and rocky, 5-mile hike (200-ft. elevation gain). Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Canyon View Staging Area, Gate 7 (from southbound Aliso Creek Road, turn right on Glenwood [turns into Pacific Park] and right on Canyon Vistas to Canyon View Park). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Donation: $2/person. May 14 Backcountry Flora and Exploration Hike - Laguna Coast Sat. 7:30 - 11:30 am Join Laguna Canyon Foundation's volunteer naturalists in exploring the backcountry of the park and discover the hidden treasures that few venture far enough to see. Spring Wildflowers, fossils and more will be discussed on this rigorous 6-mile hike on steep and uneven terrain (1,000-ft. elevation gain). This hike is for experienced and conditioned hikers only. Proper footwear, 2 liters of water and a snack are required to attend this hike... Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Willow Canyon Staging Area (20101 Laguna Canyon Rd, just south of El Toro Rd intersection). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donation: $2/person. May 15 Fitness Hike - Laguna Coast Sun. 8:30 - 10:30 am Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this difficult, strenuous and fast-paced, 5-mile hike (700-ft. elevation gain) over very steep, uneven terrain with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. For ages 15 and up. Not for beginners. Hiking poles suggested. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Ridge Park Staging Area (Newport Coast Drive to Ridge Park Rd east to end; meet at the gate.) Reservations required: 949- 923-2235. Donation: $2/person. May 16 Baby and Me Hike - Aliso and Wood Mon. 9:00 - 11:00 am Explore Mother Nature on your way to fitness. This brisk, 2-mile hike (400-ft. elevation gain) is for expectant women and mothers with babies in arms, packs or slings. No toddlers. (Trails not accessible for strollers.) Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Canyon View Staging Area, Gate 7 (from southbound Aliso Creek Road, turn right on Glenwood [turns into Pacific Park] and right on Canyon Vistas to Canyon View Park). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Donation: $2/person. May 17 Yoga for Adults - Laguna Coast Tue. 9:00 - 10:30 am Enjoy a peaceful, 1.5-mile walk as you learn yoga stretches, breathing and relaxation exercises with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. Please bring a yoga mat, towel and water. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, James Dilley Preserve (east side of Laguna Canyon Rd/SR-133, just north of 73 Toll Road). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donation: $2/person. May 17 Yoga for Kids - Laguna Coast Tue. 3:30 - 4:30 pm Children ages 6-10 will explore a fun-filled yoga experience in a wilderness setting with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. Please bring a yoga mat, towel and water. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, 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). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donation: $18 for 6-class series; $3/child drop in. May 19 Fitness Hike - Laguna Coast Thur. 8:30 - 10:30 am Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 4.8-mile hike (400-ft. elevation gain) over steep, uneven terrain with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. For ages 15 and up. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, James Dilley Preserve (east side of Laguna Canyon Rd/SR-133, just north of 73 Toll Road). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donation: $2/person May 20 Lake Stroll - Laguna Coast Fri. 9:00 - 11:30am Enjoy the outdoors and learn about diverse plant life on this leisurely paced, level, 2-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists. For ages 10 and up. 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). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donation: $2/person. May 20 Stress-Free Early Evening Hike - Aliso and Wood Fri. 4:00 - 6:00 pm Come and enjoy a stress-free end to your day on this 2.4-mile hike over steep and uneven terrain (100-ft. elevation gain) through one of the most biologically diverse areas. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Canyon View Staging Area, Gate 7 (from southbound Aliso Creek Road, turn right on Glenwood [turns into Pacific Park] and right on Canyon Vistas to Canyon View Park). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Donation: $2/person. May 21 Keep It Wild Volunteer Day - Laguna Coast Sat. 8:00 - 11:00am Volunteers help Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks staff with restoration projects. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, 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). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Free (parking fee waived). May 21 Keep It Wild Volunteer Day - Aliso and Wood Sat. 8:00 - 11:00 am Volunteers help Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks staff with restoration projects. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Ranger Headquarters, Gate 1, 28373 Alicia Parkway (from southbound Aliso Creek Road, turn right on Alicia, first right AWMA, left into parking lot). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Free (parking fee waived). May 21 Geology Hike - Laguna Coast Sat. 1:00 - 4:00pm Enjoy unspoiled canyon views and learn about the geology of this area. Emphasis will be placed on how the rocks and fossils reveal fascinating stories about the park's ancient environments. As evidence of these stories in stone, we'll examine a cave, polished rock along a fault, laminations in the sandstone, and scallop fossils, modern and prehistoric landslides, and huge lava filled fissures radiating across the landscape. This will be a 3.5-mile hike over steep and uneven terrain (700-ft. elevation gain). Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Willow Canyon Staging Area (20101 Laguna Canyon Rd, just south of El Toro Rd intersection). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donation: $2/person. May 22 Birding Hike - Laguna Coast Sun. 8:00 - 11:00am Spot local native and spring migrant birds with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists on this 2-mile hike over uneven terrain (400 ft. elevation gain) through one of the most diverse plant communities in the United States. For ages 12 and up. Bring your binoculars. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, 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). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donation: $2/person. May 24 Dilley Loop Hike - Laguna Coast Tue. 9:00 - 11:00am Get close to nature on this leisurely 2-mile hike (370-ft. elevation gain) over steep and uneven terrain as you spot plants, animals or maybe their tracks and signs along the way. For ages 12 and up. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, James Dilley Preserve (east side of Laguna Canyon Rd/SR-133, just north of 73 Toll Road). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donation: $2/person. May 26 Fitness Hike - Laguna Coast Thur. 8:30 - 10:30am Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this difficult, strenuous and fast-paced, 4.5-mile hike (1,000-ft. elevation gain) over very steep, uneven terrain with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. For ages 15 and up. Not for beginners. Hiking poles suggested. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, 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). Reservations required: 949-923-2235 Parking: $3. Donation: $2/person. May 28 California Native Plants & Wildflowers Hike - Laguna Coast Sat. 9:00 - 12:00pm Learn to identify native plants with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalist Nadine Nordstrom (author of the South Coast Wilderness Plant Identification Guide) on this moderate, fast-paced, but steep and rocky, 3.5-mile hike. For ages 12 and up. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Willow Canyon Staging Area (20101 Laguna Canyon Rd, just south of El Toro Rd intersection). Reservations required: 949-923- 2235. Parking: $3. Donation: $2/person. May 28 Family Bike Ride - Aliso and Wood Sat. 10:00 - 11:30 am Catch beautiful canyon views on this easy, family-friendly, 6-mile bike ride with OC Parks Ranger Portia Arutunian. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Meet at Ranger Headquarters, Gate 1, 28373 Alicia Pkwy (from southbound Aliso Creek Rd, turn right on Alicia, first right AWMA, left into parking lot). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Program: $2/person. |