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. |
Need help? For the fastest answers, look for organization-specific contact information in each event listing (click More Information for full listing). If no contact information is listed, email info@irconservancy.org for assistance.
Updated Difficulty Ratings: The Hiking and Fitness Difficulty Ratings have been updated to reflect our current activities. Please click below to read the ratings.
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Saturday, June 21, 2025
Wilderness Access Day: Red Rock Wilderness, Equestrian
Come explore OC Parks’ newest trails at Red Rock Wilderness through this self-guided opportunity.
Located within OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space, Red Rock Wilderness features more than 8 miles of new trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding along with a scenic overlook that offers 360-degree views of the nearby iconic red rocks, Black Star Canyon Wilderness, Irvine Lake, Santiago Canyon and beyond. 3 miles of multi-use trails within Loma Ridge Nature Preserve, part of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space, will also be accessible for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.
Visitors will have the opportunity to provide voluntary feedback about Red Rock Wilderness through on-site participation surveys and offer naming suggestions for several unnamed trails.
Rain or inclement weather will cancel the program. Advance registration required. Learn more and register here.
- Date:
- Sat, 06/21/2025
- Time:
- 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Where:
- Red Rock Wilderness
- Difficulty Rating:
- Variable
- Distance:
- Variable
- Minimum Age:
- All Ages
- Spaces Left:
- Registration for this event opens at 8:00am on 06/06/2025
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Weekly Nature Area Clean Up
Join Mile Square Regional Park staff and volunteers in enhancing the Nature Area habitat for local wildlife. Activities may include non-native plant removal, planting natives, watering, trash cleanup, and Butterfly Garden maintenance.
No experience is necessary; please bring a hat, sunscreen, snacks, water, wear closed toe shoes and a long sleeve shirt is recommended. Tools are provided. Please arrive on time, as work will begin promptly at 9 am.
Please note, this is a weekly reoccurring activity and space is limited. Please park in Parking Lot H and walk to the volunteer shed west of the overflow lot entrance.
• Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
• Minors ages 16 and younger must have a legal guardian present at all times.
• Rain or heat advisories cancel the event
- Date:
- Sun, 06/22/2025
- Time:
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Where:
- Mile Square Regional Park
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- 12
- Spaces Left:
- 25 of 25
Saturday, June 28, 2025
Wilderness Access Day: Saddleback Wilderness
Access is first come first served until parking capacity is reached. No registration required.
Equestrians, while space is not guaranteed we encourage you to please email irvineranchopenspace@ocparks.com to coordinate parking.
Come explore 3.3 miles of new trails at Saddleback Wilderness, part of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space, through this self-guided opportunity. Designated trails will be open for self-guided hiking, biking and equestrian use. There are multiple trail loop options which vary in distance and level of difficulty. Choices range from an easy one-mile loop to multiple figure-8 configurations for those looking to maximize their mileage. Regardless of distance, nearly all options feature scenic views including a destination vista point offering 360-degree perspectives from the mountains to the sea.
Please review our Trail Tips page and FAQ page to prepare for your experience in the wilderness area.
- Date:
- Sat, 06/28/2025
- Time:
- 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Where:
- Saddleback Wilderness
- Difficulty Rating:
- Variable
- Minimum Age:
- All Ages
- Family Friendly:
- Yes
Sunday, June 29, 2025
Weekly Nature Area Clean Up
Join Mile Square Regional Park staff and volunteers in enhancing the Nature Area habitat for local wildlife. Activities may include non-native plant removal, planting natives, watering, trash cleanup, and Butterfly Garden maintenance.
No experience is necessary; please bring a hat, sunscreen, snacks, water, wear closed toe shoes and a long sleeve shirt is recommended. Tools are provided. Please arrive on time, as work will begin promptly at 9 am.
Please note, this is a weekly reoccurring activity and space is limited. Please park in Parking Lot H and walk to the volunteer shed west of the overflow lot entrance.
• Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
• Minors ages 16 and younger must have a legal guardian present at all times.
• Rain or heat advisories cancel the event
- Date:
- Sun, 06/29/2025
- Time:
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Where:
- Mile Square Regional Park
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- 12
- Spaces Left:
- 25 of 25
