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, which closes at 4 p.m. on the day prior to the event. No walk-up registrations will be permitted for these events. For policies of other organizations, please use the sign-up information provided. For mobility device policies click here.
| Note: Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for these events. For programs requiring online registration, each adult and child must be registered. |
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Saturday, December 2, 2017
Explore Limestone Canyon: Geology of the Canyon
Join us on a moderate-paced hike through the beautiful Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve. This month we will have a guided, geology based, hike that is a 9-mile distance, and 800′ elevation gain. Chat with your naturalist as you learn about the formation of The Sinks, an iconic geological formation often compared to a mini-Grand Canyon for Orange County as well as other geologic features of the canyon.
All participants must carry their own water! Please come prepared with a sturdy day pack (please see Trail Tips), plenty of water (recommended 70 oz), snacks, sturdy closed-toe hiking shoes or boots, sunscreen, first aid, and all other supplies to keep you safe and healthy on the trail.
After our trek, you are welcome to enjoy the trails during Wilderness Access Day: Limestone Canyon.
Review the 1-through-5 Difficulty Ratings will help you evaluate your readiness to participate in this level-4 activity on the land.
- Date:
- Sat, 12/02/2017
- Time:
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Where:
- Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve
- Difficulty Rating:
- 4
- Distance:
- 8 miles
- Minimum Age:
- 15
- Spaces Left:
- Registration has closed.
Our Magnificent Oaks Interpretive Walk
Do the majestic oak trees that reside in our local wild lands fascinate you? Would you like to know more about them, their survival techniques and the relationships they have with the wildlife around them? Then come out on this easy walk while we observe and learn about the wonderful oaks in our ecosystem. This will be an easy, highly interpretive program. This activity originates in the City of Irvine and travels into OC Parks’ Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve.
Reviewing the 1-through-5 Difficulty Ratings will help you evaluate your readiness to participate in this level-2 activity on the land.
- Date:
- Sat, 12/02/2017
- Time:
- 9:00 am - 11:30 am
- Where:
- Irvine Open Space Preserve
- Difficulty Rating:
- 2
- Distance:
- 2.5 miles
- Minimum Age:
- 8
- Family Friendly:
- Yes
- Spaces Left:
- Registration has closed.
Wildlife Walk at San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary
Led by Sea and Sage Audubon in partnership with the Irvine Ranch Water District, Wildlife Walks is a free monthly nature walk for all ages at the beautiful San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary. Bring your whole family to celebrate spring as you walk around the butterfly garden, deep ponds, and shallow ponds of the 300-acre freshwater San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary. Witness first-hand the interactions between plants and animals as you explore with all your senses under the guidance of our experienced naturalists. Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult. Bring water and sun protection for a walk around water. Come prepared to touch, smell, and hear nature throughout the seasons! Please go to www.seaandsageaudubon.org for further information, or speak with the Audubon House volunteer at 949-261-7963. There is no registration required.
- Date:
- Sat, 12/02/2017
- Time:
- 9:00 am - 10:30 am
- Where:
- San Joaquin Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- All Ages
- Family Friendly:
- Yes
