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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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Saturday, May 21, 2022
Back Yard Bugs
Insects are the most diverse group of animals on Planet Earth and make up 80% of all known species. There are more different kinds of bugs than all the other types of animals combined! Join us on a family friendly trek around Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve to learn all about these amazing animals who have perfected the art of ecological specialization. Insects may have a reputation for being icky, but in fact, they are essential pollinators who are needed to sustain life on our Planet.
Minors aged 16 and younger must have a legal guardian present at all times.
Walk-in’s welcome, but space is limited so registration is suggested
For more information call (949) 923-2277 or email nathan.taxel@ocparks.com
- Date:
- Sat, 05/21/2022
- Time:
- 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- All Ages
- Spaces Left:
- Full
Sunday, May 22, 2022
Family Walk at the Bay
Join us for an easy, stroller friendly walk along Upper Newport Bay to enjoy all the sights, sounds, and smells of spring. We will stay on the paved Bayview Trail and pause frequently to observe birds, bugs, wildflowers, and any other wildlife that happens to be present.
Minors aged 16 and younger must have legal guardian present at all times.
Rain or heat advisory will cancel the event.
Walk-ins welcome, but space is limited so registration is suggested.
For more information call (949) 923-2277 or email nathan.taxel@ocparks.com
- Date:
- Sun, 05/22/2022
- Time:
- 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- Where:
- Upper Newport Bay
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- All Ages
- Family Friendly:
- Yes
- Spaces Left:
- 5 of 25
Saturday, June 4, 2022
Nighttime Bugs: Augustine Staging Area in Limestone Canyon
Join us for this evening program as we explore biodiversity at the local level with that most diverse group of organisms, the insects! Taking advantage of the fact that UV light is highly visible to most insects, we will attract them by using black-lights (low energy/low frequency UV lights). We can then examine them up close, record the different types (and their numbers). Don’t forget your camera as you’ll see creatures that are normally buzzing around, but not highly visible. You will be able to help us document what we find.
- Date:
- Sat, 06/04/2022
- Time:
- 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Where:
- Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Distance:
- Variable
- Minimum Age:
- 12
- Spaces Left:
- Registration for this event opens at 8:00am on 05/27/2022
