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.
Click here to learn more about IRC-Certified Volunteers. • Click here to learn more about the Difficulty Ratings.
Sunday, April 9, 2023
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 the Overflow/gravel lot and meet at the volunteer shed just a few yards west of the Overflow/gravel 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, 04/09/2023
- Time:
- 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Where:
- Mile Square Regional Park
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- 12
- Spaces Left:
- 25 of 25
Friday, April 14, 2023
Wild Tales
Wild Tales is back!
Wild Tales will be offered every Friday. Each session will include a kid friendly hike, story time and craft project.
Activities are designed for ages 2-4 but all are welcome.
All minors under 16 must be accompanied by a guardian at all times.
Being that our easy hikes are on dirt trails, wearing clothes and shoes fit for such trail conditions are recommended.
Rain or heat advisory will cancel the event.
- Date:
- Fri, 04/14/2023
- Time:
- 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- All Ages
- Family Friendly:
- Yes
- Spaces Left:
- 24 of 30
Sunday, April 16, 2023
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 the Overflow/gravel lot and meet at the volunteer shed just a few yards west of the Overflow/gravel 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, 04/16/2023
- Time:
- 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Where:
- Mile Square Regional Park
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- 12
- Spaces Left:
- 25 of 25
Friday, April 21, 2023
Wild Tales
Wild Tales is back!
Wild Tales will be offered every Friday. Each session will include a kid friendly hike, story time and craft project.
Activities are designed for ages 2-4 but all are welcome.
All minors under 16 must be accompanied by a guardian at all times.
Being that our easy hikes are on dirt trails, wearing clothes and shoes fit for such trail conditions are recommended.
Rain or heat advisory will cancel the event.
- Date:
- Fri, 04/21/2023
- Time:
- 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- All Ages
- Family Friendly:
- Yes
- Spaces Left:
- 24 of 30
Sunday, April 23, 2023
Trail Stewardship – Old Emerald Falls
Join Laguna Canyon Foundation in maintaining the Old Emerald Falls trail in Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. Trail work is a challenging yet FUN experience! Tools, training, and gloves are provided.
For more information and to sign up, CLICK HERE.
- Date:
- Sun, 04/23/2023
- Time:
- 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Where:
- Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
- Difficulty Rating:
- 4
- Minimum Age:
- 18
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 the Overflow/gravel lot and meet at the volunteer shed just a few yards west of the Overflow/gravel 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, 04/23/2023
- Time:
- 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Where:
- Mile Square Regional Park
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- 12
- Spaces Left:
- 25 of 25
Friday, April 28, 2023
Wild Tales
Wild Tales is back!
Wild Tales will be offered every Friday. Each session will include a kid friendly hike, story time and craft project.
Activities are designed for ages 2-4 but all are welcome.
All minors under 16 must be accompanied by a guardian at all times.
Being that our easy hikes are on dirt trails, wearing clothes and shoes fit for such trail conditions are recommended.
Rain or heat advisory will cancel the event.
- Date:
- Fri, 04/28/2023
- Time:
- 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- All Ages
- Family Friendly:
- Yes
- Spaces Left:
- 24 of 30
Sunday, April 30, 2023
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 the Overflow/gravel lot and meet at the volunteer shed just a few yards west of the Overflow/gravel 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, 04/30/2023
- Time:
- 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Where:
- Mile Square Regional Park
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- 12
- Spaces Left:
- 25 of 25
Friday, May 5, 2023
Wild Tales
Wild Tales is back!
Wild Tales will be offered every Friday. Each session will include a kid friendly hike, story time and craft project.
Activities are designed for ages 2-4 but all are welcome.
All minors under 16 must be accompanied by a guardian at all times.
Being that our easy hikes are on dirt trails, wearing clothes and shoes fit for such trail conditions are recommended.
Rain or heat advisory will cancel the event.
- Date:
- Fri, 05/05/2023
- Time:
- 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- All Ages
- Family Friendly:
- Yes
- Spaces Left:
- 24 of 30
Sunday, May 7, 2023
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 the Overflow/gravel lot and meet at the volunteer shed just a few yards west of the Overflow/gravel 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, 05/07/2023
- Time:
- 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Where:
- Mile Square Regional Park
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- 12
- Spaces Left:
- 25 of 25
Friday, May 12, 2023
Wild Tales
Wild Tales is back!
Wild Tales will be offered every Friday. Each session will include a kid friendly hike, story time and craft project.
Activities are designed for ages 2-4 but all are welcome.
All minors under 16 must be accompanied by a guardian at all times.
Being that our easy hikes are on dirt trails, wearing clothes and shoes fit for such trail conditions are recommended.
Rain or heat advisory will cancel the event.
- Date:
- Fri, 05/12/2023
- Time:
- 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- All Ages
- Family Friendly:
- Yes
- Spaces Left:
- 24 of 30
