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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Sunday, December 12, 2021
Restoration Day – Watering at Peters Canyon
Lend a helping hand in Peters Canyon by watering newly planted natives. Join OC Parks’ Volunteers and Staff as they water over 100 recently planted sages, sumacs, buckwheat, and more along a restoration area.
Bring working gloves if you have them and wear clothes you don’t mind getting a bit dirty in. Sun protection and water is good too!
For questions, please contact Resource Specialist Kelley.Brugmann@ocparks.com
- Date:
- Sun, 12/12/2021
- Time:
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
- Where:
- Peters Canyon Regional Park
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- 16
- Spaces Left:
- 13 of 25
Second Sunday Restoration
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.
Current CDC guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19 will be observed
pre-registration is required and space is limited
Minors ages 16 and younger must have a legal guardian present at all times.
Rain or heat advisories cancel the event
- Date:
- Sun, 12/12/2021
- Time:
- 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- 8
- Family Friendly:
- Yes
- Spaces Left:
- 12 of 60
Sunday, January 9, 2022
Second Sunday Restoration
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.
Current CDC guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19 will be observed
pre-registration is required and space is limited
Minors ages 16 and younger must have a legal guardian present at all times.
Rain or heat advisories cancel the event
- Date:
- Sun, 01/09/2022
- Time:
- 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- 8
- Family Friendly:
- Yes
- Spaces Left:
- 100 of 100
Sunday, January 23, 2022
Restoration Day – Planting at Peters Canyon
Lend a helping hand to help improve native habitat in Peters Canyon Regional Park. Dedicate the morning to planting native shrubs that will encourage the local wildlife to thrive. We will place dozens of plants into the ground and water the freshly placed plants. Bring strong gardening gloves, trail snacks and water, and wear sun protection and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty in.
Please contact Resource Specialist Kelley Brugmann with any questions at 714-923-6625 or Kelley.Brugmann@ocparks.com
- Date:
- Sun, 01/23/2022
- Time:
- 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM
- Where:
- Peters Canyon Regional Park
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- 12
- Spaces Left:
- Full
Saturday, January 29, 2022
World Wetlands Day Trash Cleanup
Every year, winter rains push tons of trash down river beds, flood control channels, and storm sewers and it all ends up in Newport Bay.
In recognition of World Wetlands Day, join us for a trash cleanup in the back bay to help prevent all this plastic and other trash from ending up in the Ocean.
Participants should come prepared to get muddy! Gloves, bags, and all tools will be provided.
Minors aged 16 and younger must have legal guardian present at all times.
Rain will cancel the event.
Walk-ins welcome, but registration is suggested.
For more information call 949-923-2277 or email nathan.taxel@ocparks.com
- Date:
- Sat, 01/29/2022
- Time:
- 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- All Ages
- Spaces Left:
- 100 of 100
