Join an experienced OC Parks Volunteer as you stroll through Peters Canyon 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 outside of the Peters Canyon park office.

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.

If you’ve ever muttered the phrase, “southern California doesn’t have seasons,” we are here to change your mind. While the seasons in Orange County may be more subtle than the rest of the country, the signs are there if you know where to look!

This month, join an OC Parks Resource Specialist for a walk through Peters Canyon to look for the subtle signs that herald an Orange County winter.

This program will begin in front of the Peters Canyon Park Office near the flagpole.

This is a slow-paced walk along Peters Canyon Trail, for a distance of over 2 miles with frequent stops and little to no elevation gain. Dressing comfortably, wearing sturdy footwear and bringing water are recommended. This hike is not recommended for very small children or strollers. Children must be accompanied by a guardian during the program.

The program is free and parking is $3 per vehicle.

Registration is not required for this program but is recommended.

For questions, please contact resource specialist Shelly Marshall at shelly.marshall@ocparks.com.

Restoration Day
*This program will begin at the Peters Canyon Regional Park parking lot and will proceed to the restoration site.*

Lend a helping hand to help improve native habitat at Peters Canyon Regional Park. Dedicate the morning to caring for our current and future restoration sites and help our native plants and shrubs thrive. Be prepared for weeding, watering, or planting as needed.

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. Parking passes will be made available to volunteers at check-in. Be prepared to hike a moderate distance to the restoration site with tools.

Advance registration required.

For questions, please contact resource specialist Shelly Marshall at (714) 973-6625 or shelly.marshall@ocparks.com.

Explore the natural wonders of Peters Canyon Regional Park with OC Parks’ new Junior Ranger program! Participants will have the opportunity to earn a junior ranger badge as we explore the various landscapes of Peters Canyon together.

This program will begin outside of the Peters Canyon Park Office near the flagpole.

The program content is geared toward ages 7-12, but all are welcome.

Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian during the program. Sunscreen, sturdy footwear and water are encouraged.

The program is free and parking is $3 per vehicle.

Advance registration is required.

Inclement weather will cancel the program.

For questions, please contact resource specialist Shelly Marshall at shelly.marshall@ocparks.com.

We love the nightlife! Explore the landscape of Peters Canyon 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 meet at the Peters Canyon parking lot near the flagpole.
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 $3 per vehicle.

Registration is required for this program.

For questions, please contact resource specialist Shelly Marshall at shelly.marshall@ocparks.com.