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.
Click here to learn more about IRC-Certified Volunteers. • Click here to learn more about the Difficulty Ratings.
Search & Filter Activities
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Nature Narratives
Join OC Parks staff for story time while we enjoy the natural wonders of Irvine Regional Park!
Nature Narratives is offered the 1st Wednesday of each month from 10-11am and includes a story with themed displays followed by an age appropriate hike.
This program will begin at the Children’s Garden Trail located at Parking Lot G. Program content is tailored for ages 2-6 years, but all are welcome to attend. Bringing water and wearing comfortable attire with closed-toe shoes is recommended.
Inclement weather may cancel the program.
Advance registration is required.
For questions, please contact resource specialist Shelly Marshall at shelly.marshall@ocparks.com.
- Date:
- Wed, 11/06/2024
- Time:
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Where:
- Irvine Regional Park
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- All Ages
- Family Friendly:
- Yes
- Spaces Left:
- Registration for this event opens at 12:00am on 10/23/2024
Phone Photo Tour
The best camera is the one you have with you, and for most, that camera is also their cellphone!
If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about the camera you carry with you every day, join us for a beginner’s program to taking better photos with your cell phone. Each session will cover photography theory basics, phone camera settings, editing techniques, with time to practice in the park.
The program will begin outside the Irvine Regional Park Nature Center. Be prepared to hike around and explore the landscape at your leisure.
Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian during the program and strollers are not recommended. Sun protection, wearing sturdy footwear and bringing water are encouraged. Most importantly, don’t forget your phone!
The program is free and parking is $3 per vehicle.
Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is preferred.
Inclement weather will cancel the program.
For questions, please contact resource specialist Shelly Marshall at shelly.marshall@ocparks.com.
- Date:
- Wed, 11/06/2024
- Time:
- 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
- Where:
- Irvine Regional Park
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- 10
- Spaces Left:
- Registration for this event opens at 12:00am on 10/23/2024
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Woodland Wellness Walk
Inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, this walk invites you to take a break from the busy world and immerse yourself in the nature around you. Through a series of invitations, you will be encouraged to explore your surroundings using all your senses to deepen your connection with nature.
This is a guided, slow-paced walk with frequent opportunities to meditate and relax, designed for participants ages 16 and older. Participants are encouraged to bring along a yoga mat or other comfortable seating and their favorite tea or water for the closing tea ceremony. Please wear comfortable attire and be prepared to walk on uneven terrain.
The program will begin at Parking Lot P. Please arrive on time to experience the full sequence of the program.
Registration is required.
Inclement weather will cancel the program.
The program is free, and parking is $5 per vehicle.
For questions, please contact resource specialist, Shelly Marshall at 657-253-3681 or shelly.marshall@ocparks.com
- Date:
- Sat, 11/16/2024
- Time:
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Where:
- Irvine Regional Park
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- 16
- Spaces Left:
- Registration for this event opens at 12:00am on 11/01/2024
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Winter Bird Watching
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.
Walk-ins welcome, but registration is recommended.
Inclement weather will cancel the program.
The program is free and parking is $3 per vehicle.
For questions, please contact Resource Specialist Shelly Marshall at (714) 973-6625 or shelly.marshall@ocparks.com.
- Date:
- Wed, 12/18/2024
- Time:
- 7:30 am - 9:30 am
- Where:
- Irvine Regional Park
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- All Ages
- Family Friendly:
- Yes
- Spaces Left:
- Registration for this event opens at 12:00am on 12/01/2024
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Winter Solstice Night Hike
Celebrate the longest night of the year by exploring the landscape of Irvine Regional Park as we set out to search for the nighttime critters that call this park home. From humble toads to graceful owls, you never know what you’ll see!
This program will begin in front of the Irvine Regional Park Nature Center near parking lot T. Dressing in layers, wearing sturdy footwear, and water are recommended. Red-tinted flashlights are highly encouraged. This hike is not recommended for very small children or strollers. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian during the program.
The program is free and parking is $5 per vehicle.
Registration is required for this program.
For questions, please contact resource specialist Shelly Marshall at shelly.marshall@ocparks.com.
- Date:
- Sat, 12/21/2024
- Time:
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Where:
- Irvine Regional Park
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- 8
- Spaces Left:
- Registration for this event opens at 12:00am on 12/07/2024
