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, February 10, 2019
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 hat, sunscreen, snacks, etc. Water and tools are provided.
- Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
- Minors ages 16 and younger must have legal guardian present at all times.
- Rain or heat advisories cancel event.
- Date:
- Sun, 02/10/2019
- Time:
- 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- 12
- Spaces Left:
- Registration has closed.
Sunday, March 10, 2019
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 hat, sunscreen, snacks, etc. Water and tools are provided.
- Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
- Minors ages 16 and younger must have legal guardian present at all times.
- Rain or heat advisories cancel event.
- Date:
- Sun, 03/10/2019
- Time:
- 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- 12
- Spaces Left:
- Registration has closed.
Sunday, April 14, 2019
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 hat, sunscreen, snacks, etc. Water and tools are provided.
- Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
- Minors ages 16 and younger must have legal guardian present at all times.
- Rain or heat advisories cancel event.
- Date:
- Sun, 04/14/2019
- Time:
- 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- 12
- Spaces Left:
- Registration has closed.
Sunday, May 12, 2019
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 hat, sunscreen, snacks, etc. Water and tools are provided.
- Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
- Minors ages 16 and younger must have legal guardian present at all times.
- Rain or heat advisories cancel event.
- Date:
- Sun, 05/12/2019
- Time:
- 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- 12
- Spaces Left:
- Registration has closed.
Sunday, June 9, 2019
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 hat, sunscreen, snacks, etc. Water and tools are provided.
- Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
- Minors ages 16 and younger must have legal guardian present at all times.
- Rain or heat advisories cancel event.
- Date:
- Sun, 06/09/2019
- Time:
- 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- 12
- Spaces Left:
- Registration has closed.
Sunday, July 14, 2019
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.
- Minors ages 16 and younger must have a legal guardian present at all times.
- Rain or heat advisories cancel the event.
- Date:
- Sun, 07/14/2019
- Time:
- 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- 8
- Spaces Left:
- Registration has closed.
Sunday, August 11, 2019
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.
- Minors ages 16 and younger must have a legal guardian present at all times.
- Rain or heat advisories cancel the event.
- Date:
- Sun, 08/11/2019
- Time:
- 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- 8
- Spaces Left:
- Registration has closed.
Sunday, September 8, 2019
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.
- Minors ages 16 and younger must have a legal guardian present at all times.
- Rain or heat advisories cancel the event.
- Date:
- Sun, 09/08/2019
- Time:
- 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- 8
- Spaces Left:
- Registration has closed.
Sunday, October 13, 2019
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.
- Minors ages 16 and younger must have a legal guardian present at all times.
- Rain or heat advisories cancel the event.
- Date:
- Sun, 10/13/2019
- Time:
- 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- 8
- Spaces Left:
- Registration has closed.
Sunday, November 10, 2019
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.
- Minors ages 16 and younger must have a legal guardian present at all times.
- Rain or heat advisories cancel the event.
- Date:
- Sun, 11/10/2019
- Time:
- 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- 8
- Spaces Left:
- Registration has closed.
Sunday, December 8, 2019
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.
- Minors ages 16 and younger must have a legal guardian present at all times.
- Rain or heat advisories cancel the event.
- Date:
- Sun, 12/08/2019
- Time:
- 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- 8
- Spaces Left:
- Registration has closed.
Sunday, January 12, 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.
- Minors ages 16 and younger must have a legal guardian present at all times.
- Rain or heat advisories cancel the event.
- Date:
- Sun, 01/12/2020
- Time:
- 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- 8
- Spaces Left:
- Registration has closed.
Sunday, February 9, 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.
- Minors ages 16 and younger must have a legal guardian present at all times.
- Rain or heat advisories cancel the event.
- Date:
- Sun, 02/09/2020
- Time:
- 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- 8
- Spaces Left:
- Registration has closed.
Sunday, March 8, 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.
- Minors ages 16 and younger must have a legal guardian present at all times.
- Rain or heat advisories cancel the event.
- Date:
- Sun, 03/08/2020
- Time:
- 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- 8
- Spaces Left:
- Registration has closed.
Sunday, June 14, 2020
CANCELLED: 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.
- Minors ages 16 and younger must have a legal guardian present at all times.
- Rain or heat advisories cancel the event.
- Date:
- Sun, 06/14/2020
- Time:
- 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- 8
- Spaces Left:
- Registration has closed.
