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 11, 2020
Volutaria Response Team
Volutaria tubuliflora otherwise known as Egyptian Knapweed is a recently introduced invasive plant to our area and we need your help to get rid of it! It is not yet widespread, and we have a chance to prevent it from taking over at Upper Newport Bay. During the growing season, we will meet on the […]
- Date:
- Sat, 04/11/2020
- Time:
- 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- 12
- Spaces Left:
- 23 of 35
Friday, May 1, 2020
Wild Tales
Bring your little Wild One to learn about nature and enjoy the outdoors. Join us for a fun-filled parent and child experience including storytelling, a guided nature walk, hands-on activities, and arts and crafts. No upfront cost to register online, but there is a $5 cash fee per child to participate in the craft. Trails […]
- Date:
- Fri, 05/01/2020
- Time:
- 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- All Ages
- Family Friendly:
- Yes
- Spaces Left:
- 10 of 15
Friday, May 8, 2020
Wild Tales
Bring your little Wild One to learn about nature and enjoy the outdoors. Join us for a fun-filled parent and child experience including storytelling, a guided nature walk, hands-on activities, and arts and crafts. No upfront cost to register online, but there is a $5 cash fee per child to participate in the craft. Trails […]
- Date:
- Fri, 05/08/2020
- Time:
- 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- All Ages
- Family Friendly:
- Yes
- Spaces Left:
- 15 of 15
Saturday, May 9, 2020
Global Big Day Bird Walk
Last year, more than 35,000 people joined Cornell Lab’s annual Global Big Day for birding and noted more than 1.5 million birds world wide. They are trying to break both those records this year and you can be part of it right here in Orange County. Join us at Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve to […]
- Date:
- Sat, 05/09/2020
- Time:
- 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 2
- Minimum Age:
- All Ages
- Family Friendly:
- Yes
- Spaces Left:
- 23 of 25
Volutaria Response Team
Volutaria tubuliflora otherwise known as Egyptian Knapweed is a recently introduced invasive plant to our area and we need your help to get rid of it! It is not yet widespread, and we have a chance to prevent it from taking over at Upper Newport Bay. During the growing season, we will meet on the […]
- Date:
- Sat, 05/09/2020
- Time:
- 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- 12
- Family Friendly:
- Yes
- Spaces Left:
- 31 of 35
Sunday, May 10, 2020
Second Sundays Restoration Program
Join Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve staff and volunteers in enhancing the Bay’s 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, etc. Water and tools are provided. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. […]
- Date:
- Sun, 05/10/2020
- Time:
- 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- 8
- Spaces Left:
- 74 of 75
Friday, May 15, 2020
Wild Tales
Bring your little Wild One to learn about nature and enjoy the outdoors. Join us for a fun-filled parent and child experience including storytelling, a guided nature walk, hands-on activities, and arts and crafts. No upfront cost to register online, but there is a $5 cash fee per child to participate in the craft. Trails […]
- Date:
- Fri, 05/15/2020
- Time:
- 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- All Ages
- Family Friendly:
- Yes
- Spaces Left:
- 15 of 15
Saturday, May 16, 2020
Junior Ranger Day at the Bay
Come earn your Junior Ranger Badge and Certificate at Upper Newport Bay. Participants will go on a guided hike, complete a short service project, and take the junior ranger oath. Activities will be designed for learners in the 9-12 age range, but everyone is welcome. Minors aged 16 and younger must have legal guardian present […]
- Date:
- Sat, 05/16/2020
- Time:
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 2
- Minimum Age:
- 9
- Family Friendly:
- Yes
- Spaces Left:
- 11 of 25
Sunday, May 17, 2020
Upper Newport Bay History Walk
The earliest evidence of human activity at Upper Newport Bay goes back nearly 9,000 years and people have lived here more or less continuously for at least the last 2,000 years. During this easy walking program, we will cover how the Bay and surrounding lands have been used in all the major periods of California’s […]
- Date:
- Sun, 05/17/2020
- Time:
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- Variable
- Minimum Age:
- 8
- Family Friendly:
- Yes
- Spaces Left:
- 15 of 25
Friday, May 22, 2020
Wild Tales
Bring your little Wild One to learn about nature and enjoy the outdoors. Join us for a fun-filled parent and child experience including storytelling, a guided nature walk, hands-on activities, and arts and crafts. No upfront cost to register online, but there is a $5 cash fee per child to participate in the craft. Trails […]
- Date:
- Fri, 05/22/2020
- Time:
- 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- All Ages
- Family Friendly:
- Yes
- Spaces Left:
- 15 of 15
Saturday, May 23, 2020
Back Yard Bugs
Insects are the most diverse group of animals on Planet Earth and make up 80% of all known species. There are more different kinds of bugs than all the other types of animals combined! Join us on a family friendly trek around Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve to learn all about these amazing animals who […]
- Date:
- Sat, 05/23/2020
- Time:
- 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 2
- Minimum Age:
- 7
- Family Friendly:
- Yes
- Spaces Left:
- 19 of 35
Friday, May 29, 2020
Wild Tales
Bring your little Wild One to learn about nature and enjoy the outdoors. Join us for a fun-filled parent and child experience including storytelling, a guided nature walk, hands-on activities, and arts and crafts. No upfront cost to register online, but there is a $5 cash fee per child to participate in the craft. Trails […]
- Date:
- Fri, 05/29/2020
- Time:
- 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- All Ages
- Family Friendly:
- Yes
- Spaces Left:
- 15 of 15
Sunday, May 31, 2020
Spring Beginners Bird Walk
With the opportunity to view lots of native bird species this beginner level bird walk will feature the basics of birding and binocular use. We will walk along the bay and bluffs and focus on basic bird identification and how to use all the available clues to figure out what you’re looking at Minors aged […]
- Date:
- Sun, 05/31/2020
- Time:
- 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 2
- Minimum Age:
- All Ages
- Spaces Left:
- 18 of 25
Friday, June 5, 2020
Wild Tales
Bring your little Wild One to learn about nature and enjoy the outdoors. Join us for a fun-filled parent and child experience including storytelling, a guided nature walk, hands-on activities, and arts and crafts. No upfront cost to register online, but there is a $5 cash fee per child to participate in the craft. Trails […]
- Date:
- Fri, 06/05/2020
- Time:
- 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- All Ages
- Family Friendly:
- Yes
- Spaces Left:
- 15 of 15
Saturday, June 6, 2020
National Trails Day at Upper Newport Bay
Join outdoor enthusiasts all of the country and participate in a National Trails Day event on June 6th 2020. At Upper Newport Bay we will recognize this annual event coordinated by the American Hiking Society with a variety of service opportunities. Projects will include clearing trails, habitat restoration, pulling invasive weeds, and picking up trash. […]
- Date:
- Sat, 06/06/2020
- Time:
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 3
- Minimum Age:
- 8
- Family Friendly:
- Yes
- Spaces Left:
- 200 of 200
Friday, June 12, 2020
Wild Tales
Bring your little Wild One to learn about nature and enjoy the outdoors. Join us for a fun-filled parent and child experience including storytelling, a guided nature walk, hands-on activities, and arts and crafts. No upfront cost to register online, but there is a $5 cash fee per child to participate in the craft. Trails […]
- Date:
- Fri, 06/12/2020
- Time:
- 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- All Ages
- Family Friendly:
- Yes
- Spaces Left:
- 15 of 15
Sunday, June 14, 2020
Second Sundays Restoration Program
Join Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve staff and volunteers in enhancing the Bay’s 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, etc. Water and tools are provided. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. […]
- Date:
- Sun, 06/14/2020
- Time:
- 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- 8
- Spaces Left:
- 69 of 75
Friday, June 19, 2020
Wild Tales
Bring your little Wild One to learn about nature and enjoy the outdoors. Join us for a fun-filled parent and child experience including storytelling, a guided nature walk, hands-on activities, and arts and crafts. No upfront cost to register online, but there is a $5 cash fee per child to participate in the craft. Trails […]
- Date:
- Fri, 06/19/2020
- Time:
- 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- All Ages
- Family Friendly:
- Yes
- Spaces Left:
- 15 of 15
Friday, June 26, 2020
Wild Tales
Bring your little Wild One to learn about nature and enjoy the outdoors. Join us for a fun-filled parent and child experience including storytelling, a guided nature walk, hands-on activities, and arts and crafts. No upfront cost to register online, but there is a $5 cash fee per child to participate in the craft. Trails […]
- Date:
- Fri, 06/26/2020
- Time:
- 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- All Ages
- Family Friendly:
- Yes
- Spaces Left:
- 15 of 15
