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.
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Saturday, April 27, 2024
Restoration Day: Weeding
Calling all weed warriors! Lend a helping hand to help improve native habitat in Irvine Regional Park. Dedicate the morning to weeding current and future restoration sites and help our native plants and shrubs thrive. This month will be focused on removing Emex spinosa, also known as spiny Emex or devil’s thorn. Ouch!
Bringing strong gardening gloves, trail snacks, water, sun protection and wearing clothes you don’t mind getting dirty are highly recommended.
Program and parking are free. Please let the front entrance booth park attendant know you are registered for this program as a volunteer. This program will meet outside of the Irvine Regional Park Nature Center and we will be walking to the restoration site.
Registration is required for this event.
For questions, please contact Resource Specialist, Shelly Marshall at (714) 973-6625 or shelly.marshall@ocparks.com.
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Restoration Day: Weeding
Calling all weed warriors! Lend a helping hand to help improve native habitat in Irvine Regional Park. Dedicate the morning to weeding current and future restoration sites and help our native plants and shrubs thrive. This month will be focused on removing Emex spinosa, also known as spiny Emex or devil’s thorn. Ouch!
Bringing strong gardening gloves, trail snacks, water, sun protection and wearing clothes you don’t mind getting dirty are highly recommended.
Program and parking are free. Please let the front entrance booth park attendant know you are registered for this program. This program will meet outside of the Irvine Regional Park Nature Center and then proceed to the restoration site.
Advance registration required.
For questions, please contact Resource Specialist Shelly Marshall at (714) 973-6625 or shelly.marshall@ocparks.com.
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Springtime Bird Walk
Spring is in the air and birds are rejoicing! Join an experienced OC Parks Volunteer as you stroll through Irvine Regional Park searching high in the trees for our flittering friends and low in the scrubs for bouncing birds. Bring your binoculars, sun protection, comfortable shoes, and an eye for spotting our feathered friends!
This walk begins at the Irvine Regional Park Nature Center. Inclement weather will cancel the program. Parking is $3 per vehicle.
Walk-ins welcome, but registration is recommended.
For questions, please contact Resource Specialist Shelly Marshall at (714) 973-6625 or shelly.marshall@ocparks.com