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.
Click here to learn more about IRC-Certified Volunteers. • Click here to learn more about the Difficulty Ratings.
Sunday, August 8, 2021
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, 08/08/2021
- Time:
- 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- 8
- Family Friendly:
- Yes
- Spaces Left:
- 48 of 100
Sunday, September 12, 2021
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, 09/12/2021
- Time:
- 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- 8
- Family Friendly:
- Yes
- Spaces Left:
- 79 of 100
Saturday, September 25, 2021
National Public Lands Day at Upper Newport Bay
Join us to celebrate the nation’s largest single day volunteer effort for public lands, National Public Lands Day. At Upper Newport Bay we will recognize this annual event with a variety of service opportunities. Projects will include clearing trails, habitat restoration, , and picking up trash. Whether you need volunteer service hours or just love the Bay, join us to give back and help protect and preserve one of Orange County’s greatest natural resources.
Children must be 8 years old or older to participate in this event.
Minors aged 16 and younger must have legal guardian present at all times.
Walk-ins are welcome, however space is limited, so registration is suggested.
For more information call (949) 923-2250 or email unbic@ocparks.com
- Date:
- Sat, 09/25/2021
- Time:
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 2
- Minimum Age:
- 8
- Spaces Left:
- 99 of 100
Sunday, October 10, 2021
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, 10/10/2021
- Time:
- 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- 8
- Family Friendly:
- Yes
- Spaces Left:
- 21 of 35
