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, June 21, 2025
Family Hike: Baker Canyon
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 at an easy pace with a medium level of interpretation. This program is for participants who would enjoy a slower-paced and level hike. Wear comfortable clothes and sturdy shoes and bring water for the hike.
- Date:
- Sat, 06/21/2025
- Time:
- 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Where:
- Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park
- Difficulty Rating:
- 2
- Distance:
- 2 miles
- Minimum Age:
- 5
- Family Friendly:
- Yes
- Spaces Left:
- Registration for this event opens at 8:00am on 06/06/2025
Monday, June 23, 2025
Baker Canyon Equestrian Ride in Black Star Wilderness Area
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 of the wildflowers that are native to our area. You will gain amazing views of the local canyons and Irvine Lake.
- Date:
- Mon, 06/23/2025
- Time:
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Where:
- Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park
- Difficulty Rating:
- 3
- Distance:
- 3 miles
- Minimum Age:
- 11
- Spaces Left:
- Registration for this event opens at 12:00am on 06/08/2025
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Starry, Starry Night
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 miles round trip at an easy pace with a high level of interpretation. This program is for participants who would like a slower-paced hike. Wear comfortable clothes and sturdy shoes and bring water for the hike. This activity is designed with kids ages 5 – 12 in mind but, everyone is welcome.
- Date:
- Wed, 06/25/2025
- Time:
- 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
- Where:
- Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park
- Difficulty Rating:
- 2
- Distance:
- 3.5 miles
- Minimum Age:
- 5
- Family Friendly:
- Yes
- Spaces Left:
- Registration for this event opens at 8:00am on 06/10/2025
Thursday, June 26, 2025
OC Public Library and IRC Nature Storytime Series: Native Plants and Animals on the Irvine Ranch Landmarks
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 storybooks, activities, and a craft we begin together.
The Nature Storytime series is about native plants and animals on the Irvine Ranch Landmarks. During this session, we will explore the local native flowers found in the Irvine Ranch Open Space in Orange County.
- Date:
- Thu, 06/26/2025
- Time:
- 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Where:
- Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Distance:
- 0.5 miles
- Minimum Age:
- All Ages
- Family Friendly:
- Yes
