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The activities below are offered by a variety of organizations and their dedicated volunteers. All programs are FREE unless noted below. Programs led by IRC-Certified Volunteers require pre-registration. No walk-up registrations will be permitted. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for all events. For policies of other organizations, please see the sign-up information provided.
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The activities listed are offered by a variety of organizations and their dedicated volunteers. All programs are FREE unless noted otherwise. Programs led by IRC-Certified Volunteers require pre-registration. No walk-up registrations will be permitted. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for all events. For policies of other organizations, please see the sign-up information provided.
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32 Events Found • Filtered by: Area: Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park

Saturday, September 20, 2025

Enjoy an afternoon family hike in Baker Canyon, part of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. We will hike along a flat trail as we watch for red-tailed hawks and mule deer. The hike will average 2 miles round trip...

Date:
Sat, 09/20/2025
Time:
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Where:
Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park
Difficulty Rating:
2
Distance:
2 miles
Minimum Age:
5
Family Friendly:
Yes
Registration:
6 of 20 Spaces Left

Join 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 visible to most insects, we will attract...

Date:
Sat, 09/20/2025
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where:
Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park
Difficulty Rating:
1
Minimum Age:
7
Registration:
1 of 16 Space Left

Sunday, September 21, 2025

Enjoy riding in the wilderness on empty trails? Then join us on a docent-led mountain bike ride that loops through Baker Canyon. The route features expansive views of Silverado and Santiago Canyons, Irvine Lake and the Santa Ana Mountains, as...

Date:
Sun, 09/21/2025
Time:
8:00 am - 10:30 am
Where:
Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park
Difficulty Rating:
3
Distance:
10 miles
Minimum Age:
16
Registration:
0 of 15 Spaces Left

Thursday, September 25, 2025

This week in OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space, we’ll hike in Baker Canyon. This scenic hike includes steep climbs and descents on both single and double-track trails with about 1100 feet of accumulated climbing. We will enjoy sweeping views...

Date:
Thu, 09/25/2025
Time:
7:00 am - 10:30 am
Where:
Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park
Difficulty Rating:
4
Distance:
7 miles
Minimum Age:
16
Registration:
9 of 20 Spaces Left

Nature Storytime Experience for Kids and Families This collaboration between OC Public Libraries and Irvine Ranch Conservancy is an exciting nature experience for the community to learn more about the natural environment surrounding Orange County. The in-person live discussion includes...

Date:
Thu, 09/25/2025
Time:
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Where:
Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park
Difficulty Rating:
1
Distance:
0.5 miles
Minimum Age:
All Ages
Family Friendly:
Yes

Friday, September 26, 2025

Take a leisurely equestrian ride through beautiful Baker Canyon in the Black Star Wilderness Area, home of oak woodlands, grasslands, and coastal sage scrub.  View evidence of the old ranch days when cattle once roamed the area and see some...

Date:
Fri, 09/26/2025
Time:
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Where:
Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park
Difficulty Rating:
3
Distance:
3 miles
Minimum Age:
11
Registration:
5 of 6 Spaces Left

Sunday, October 5, 2025

Join us for a morning walk to one of the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks’ iconic geologic features. We will walk out to the red-faced cliffs of Black Star Canyon.  The early morning light from the sun will make for striking...

Date:
Sun, 10/05/2025
Time:
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Where:
Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park
Difficulty Rating:
2
Distance:
3.5 miles
Minimum Age:
8
Registration:
Registration Opens on 09/20/2025 at 8:00am

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Come explore Baker Canyon in OCParks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. This scenic equestrian ride involves steep climbs and descents on both double and singletrack trails and around 1000’ of accumulated elevation. We will travel through multiple landscapes of coastal sage...

Date:
Thu, 10/09/2025
Time:
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Where:
Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park
Difficulty Rating:
4
Distance:
6 miles
Minimum Age:
18
Registration:
Registration Opens on 09/24/2025 at 8:00am

Friday, October 10, 2025

Take a leisurely ride on beautiful Hall Canyon and Helo trail in the Black Star Wilderness Area, home of oak woodlands, grasslands, and coastal sage scrub. View evidence of the old ranch days when cattle once roamed the area and...

Date:
Fri, 10/10/2025
Time:
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Where:
Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park
Difficulty Rating:
3
Distance:
3 miles
Minimum Age:
10
Registration:
Registration Opens on 09/24/2025 at 8:00am

Sunday, October 12, 2025

Enjoy riding in the wilderness on empty trails? Then join us on a docent-led mountain bike ride that loops through Baker Canyon. The route features expansive views of Silverado and Santiago Canyons, Irvine Lake and the Santa Ana Mountains, as...

Date:
Sun, 10/12/2025
Time:
8:00 am - 10:30 am
Where:
Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park
Difficulty Rating:
3
Distance:
10 miles
Minimum Age:
16
Registration:
Registration Opens on 09/28/2025 at 8:00am

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Escape into the stunning landscapes of the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks with a one of kind family hiking experience. Our guided walk features a friendly horse, offering a special opportunity to interact with these magnificent animals while exploring the natural...

Date:
Sat, 10/18/2025
Time:
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Where:
Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park
Difficulty Rating:
2
Minimum Age:
5
Registration:
Registration Opens on 10/03/2025 at 8:00am

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Join us on a stroll through Baker Meadow as we look for animal scat. That’s right! The biproduct of the animal’s waste. Find out how this discarded material is used by animals to communicate, protect from predators and the elements,...

Date:
Sun, 10/19/2025
Time:
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Where:
Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park
Difficulty Rating:
1
Distance:
2 miles
Minimum Age:
5
Registration:
Registration Opens on 10/04/2025 at 8:00am

Come join us for an interactive evening under the stars.  Immerse yourself in a scaled-down version of our solar system.  Test your imagination in naming the constellations.  Reenact the struggle between Orion and the Scorpion.  The hike will average 2-3...

Date:
Sun, 10/19/2025
Time:
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Where:
Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park
Difficulty Rating:
2
Distance:
3.5 miles
Minimum Age:
5
Family Friendly:
Yes
Registration:
Registration Opens on 10/03/2025 at 8:00am

Friday, October 24, 2025

Take a leisurely ride on beautiful Hall Canyon and Helo trail in the Black Star Wilderness Area, home of oak woodlands, grasslands, and coastal sage scrub. View evidence of the old ranch days when cattle once roamed the area and...

Date:
Fri, 10/24/2025
Time:
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Where:
Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park
Difficulty Rating:
3
Distance:
3 miles
Minimum Age:
10
Registration:
Registration Opens on 10/09/2025 at 8:00am

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Enjoy an afternoon family hike in Baker Canyon, part of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. We will hike along a flat trail as we watch for red-tailed hawks and mule deer. The hike will average 2 miles round trip...

Date:
Sat, 10/25/2025
Time:
3:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Where:
Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park
Difficulty Rating:
2
Distance:
2 miles
Minimum Age:
5
Family Friendly:
Yes
Registration:
Registration Opens on 10/10/2025 at 8:00am

Saturday, November 1, 2025

Black Star Canyon, part of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space, offers pleasant introductory trails for beginner hikers and families as well as challenging experiences for seasoned trail users. Designated trails are available for self-guided hiking, biking and equestrian use....

Date:
Sat, 11/01/2025
Time:
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Where:
Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park
Difficulty Rating:
Variable
Distance:
Variable
Minimum Age:
All Ages
Family Friendly:
Yes
Registration:
Registration Opens on 10/16/2025 at 8:00am

Black Star Canyon, part of OCParks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space, offers pleasant introductory trails for beginner hikers and families as well as challenging experiences for seasoned trail users. Designated trails are available for self-guided hiking, biking and equestrian use. A...

Date:
Sat, 11/01/2025
Time:
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Where:
Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park
Difficulty Rating:
Variable
Distance:
Variable
Minimum Age:
All Ages
Family Friendly:
Yes
Registration:
Registration Opens on 10/17/2025 at 8:00am

Escape into the stunning landscapes of the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks with a one of kind family hiking experience. Our guided walk features a friendly horse, offering a special opportunity to interact with these magnificent animals while exploring the natural...

Date:
Sat, 11/01/2025
Time:
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Where:
Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park
Difficulty Rating:
2
Distance:
3 miles
Minimum Age:
5
Registration:
Registration Opens on 10/17/2025 at 8:00am

Enjoy nature with friends and family on the Mesa. We start our program by climbing a small hill at an easy pace to reach the top. Once up on the mesa, we will hike along a fairly flat trail as...

Date:
Sat, 11/01/2025
Time:
3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Where:
Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park
Difficulty Rating:
2
Distance:
2.5 miles
Minimum Age:
6
Family Friendly:
Yes
Registration:
Registration Closed

Sunday, November 2, 2025

Come 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. Though challenging, the hike rewards you with sweeping views of the Irvine...

Date:
Sun, 11/02/2025
Time:
7:00 am - 10:00 am
Where:
Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park
Difficulty Rating:
4
Distance:
7 miles
Minimum Age:
18
Registration:
Registration Opens on 10/18/2025 at 8:00am
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