Sustainability Events

If you use the Wilderness Parks for hiking, biking, photography or just relaxing, Trail Work might be right up your alley! Get up close and personal with the trails you use; you’ll see them in a whole new way. No experience necessary. This is FUN hard work. Whatever your skill level is, there is a…

Come and learn how to be a scientist by joining OC Parks in a BioBlitz! Did you know California is a biodiversity hotspot! Help scientists and OC Parks Staff with documenting the species found in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. You will learn about California’s unique biodiverse flora and fauna and how to use iNaturalist. Then…

Join us at Laguna Canyon Foundation Headquarters’ native plant nursery as we care for native plants from their seed stage to their mature, ready-to-be planted stage. Volunteers may collect seeds, sow seeds in flats, bump plants up, plant at restoration sites, sterilize plant containers, and generally help maintain the nursery. Gain hands-on experience with habitat…

Kick off the spring quarter with a thrifting trip with your friends at SJF UCI We’ll be getting there early and providing carpooling from UCI to those who need. If you find an item you love that needs some love, come to our event in week 2 to upcycle and upgrade your item. 

Join Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks during our habitat restoration stewardship events in Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park as we learn and work together to create a healthier home for the native plants and wildlife that call this area their home. Depending on the time of year, volunteers will assist with various stewardship…

Come join Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteer naturalists in partnership with OC Parks to learn about the seasonal life of California Native Plants on this enjoyable 2.5-mile hike (175-ft. elevation gain) over moderately uneven terrain. Parking: $3/car at James Dilley Preserve parking lot. Parking is limited, carpooling is encouraged. Difficulty Rating: 2/5 Materials: Participants must bring…

Join us to learn a range of upcycling skills including bleach dye, screen print, patchwork, mending, and tailoring from a variety of UCI student organizations!

Explore Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park with OC Parks and Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteers, where you might see deer, bobcats, and hawks. Learn about acorn woodpeckers – the hippies of the bird world – and the wonderful ways of woodrats, as well as the peculiar nature of certain plants. Enjoy wildlife sounds, smells, and…

Keiko Green is an LA based playwright, TV writer, and performer. She received her MFA in playwriting from UCSD. Her play credits include Empty Ride, Exotic Deadly: Or the MSG Play, Hells Canyon, The Bed Trick, Sharon, Hometown Boy, Nadeshiko, and You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World! She has won many…

Please be aware this is a Fitness Hike and not for beginners; the pace is approximately a 19-minute mile. Join Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteers to raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 6.2-mile hike over steep and uneven terrain with an 800-ft. elevation gain.  Parking: Free neighborhood parking. Park legally (note…

Join OC Park naturalists for story time and short hike with your little ones (ages 3-6) as we explore the Willow Staging Area in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. This month’s theme is seeds! We will be discovering how seeds come in different shapes, colors, and textures! You will also be planting a seed to take…

Come learn about all the variety of different animals that lay eggs! We will be reading a story and then go on a small walk to see if we can find any egg laying creatures! We will be ending our program by making our own nests and clay eggs to take home! It should be…

Earn yourself a Laguna Niguel Regional Park Jr. Ranger Badge by completing this Jr. Ranger adventure! This program will focus on learning about the native birds species and populations of Laguna Niguel, how to identify local bird species, and how we can protect them. The OC Parks Jr. Ranger Program encourages park guests to explore…

Insects are the most diverse group of animals on Planet Earth and make up 80% of all known species. There are more kinds of bugs than all the other types of animals combined! Join OC Parks naturalists on a family-friendly trek around Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park to learn all about these amazing animals…

The rocks of Laguna Coast Wilderness Park tell a story dating back millions of years. Join OC Park and LCF volunteers as they take you on a journey through history. You will discover volcanic intrusions, explore rock formations 40 million years old, and experience the only naturally occurring lake in Orange County. This program starts…

Join Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks at one of our Land Tending days in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park as we learn and work together to create a healthier habitat for the native plants and wildlife that call the canyon their home. Depending on the time of year, volunteers will assist with various stewardship activities,…

Do you want to unplug and relax in nature? Join Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteers on a guided walk to experience the outdoors in a new way and allow your natural sense of wonder to take you to a mindful space outside.  We will walk less than 1 mile on relatively flat terrain and take stops…

You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World! Take your seat for a comic, irreverent celebration of life! Since Greg’s terminal diagnosis, he’s felt a deep connection to the Earth—and to save himself, he’ll need to save the planet. Viv desperately wants to savor every last minute with her husband. Meanwhile M, our…

UCI Nature, Orange Coast College, Coastline College, Coastal Corridor Allianceare pleased to co-host a workshop to explore opportunities for academic engagement with the planning process (and beyond) for the new Randall Preserve/ Genga. The event will happen on UCI Campus and after registering details of the location will be sent out, if there are still…

Join UC Irvine Libraries and the campus community to explore and enjoy the latest installation of the Student Display Pilot Program. The newest Langson Library display, Creating Ocean Legacies: Wearable Art, from Concept to Creation, showcases the process of how wearable art is conceived and constructed, detailing every step from the initial concept to the moment a…

Come and join us in learning about a global perspective on environmental policy from one of Sweden’s own Tekla Holmulnd.

The environmental thinker Aldo Leopold once asked: can we learn to "think like a mountain?" That is, can we learn to recenter our thinking, our ethics, our spiritual practice-beyond our own narrow concerns and within the living world. In this moment of global climate change, we are returning to this question with a new sense…

Please be aware this is an Advanced Fitness Hike and not for beginners; the pace is approximately a 19-minute mile. Join Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteers to raise your heart rate and your spirits on this very strenuous, fast-paced, 8-mile hike over steep and uneven terrain, including 730-ft. of elevation gain in 0.6 miles on Sheep…

Please be aware this is a Fitness Hike and not for beginners; the pace is approximately a 19-minute mile. Join Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteers to raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 4.8-mile hike over steep and uneven terrain with a 650-ft. elevation gain.  Parking: $3/car at James Dilley Preserve parking…

Let’s explore nature using all five senses! In this fun, hands-on program for kids ages 3-6, we’ll look, listen, smell, touch, and even taste our way through the wonders of the outdoors. Join us for an adventure that’s perfect for curious little explorers! Parking: $3/car at Nix Nature Center parking lot. Parking is limited, carpooling…

This project aims to educate UC Irvine students about the ongoing hydrogen blending demonstration at the ARC. The event will provide a neutral, comprehensive overview of the proposal, ensuring students can form informed opinions. It will feature perspectives from students of various academic backgrounds, including engineering, policy/law, and environmental science, to present multiple perspectives

Join OC Parks Naturalists and bring your young ones (infant to age three) to explore Aliso’s wild backyard. Take a leisurely stroll through the garden and to the creek. We will see bugs, plants, and birds while exploring! OC Parks staff may even host a game or introduce a local resident to the children. Come…

Experience the soothing smells of nature as we craft perfume inspired by our native plants! Participants will learn how to identify plants and then make their own perfume scent to take home with them! Please note that this program involves making perfume from essential oils. Be sure to notify park staff upon arrival of any allergies or…

Aliso Creek is one of the best riparian birding sites in Orange County and gives access for a lovely morning hike. OC Parks staff and Volunteers will lead an easy, 3-mile loop with a 50-foot elevation gain on uneven terrain. Travel along the creek on a dirt trail and return on a paved road while…

Join OC Parks and Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers in beautiful Laguna Coast Wilderness Park at our native plant nursery as we care for native plants from their seed stage to their mature, ready-to-be planted stage. Volunteers may collect seeds, sow seeds in flats, bump plants up, plant at restoration sites, sterilize plant containers, and generally…

If you use the Wilderness Parks for hiking, biking, photography or just relaxing, Trail Work might be right up your alley! Get up close and personal with the trails you use; you’ll see them in a whole new way. No experience necessary. This is FUN hard work. Whatever your skill level is, there is a…

Roll-out to the backcountry with other outdoor enthusiasts and Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park’s Resource Specialist. We’ll explore and learn about the canyons as recent rains are turning the park green and activating wildlife. Although this ride is for off-road bikers that are comfortable with single track trails, the pace will be dictated by…

Join Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks at one of our habitat restoration stewardship events in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park as we learn and work together to create a healthier habitat for the native plants and wildlife that call the canyon their home. Depending on the time of year, volunteers will assist with various stewardship…

The power grid needs upgrading and Jason Huang has a relatively cheap way to do it. Jason Huang is the CEO of TS Conductor a company making high-capacity power lines. “Reconductoring” with high-performance wires could roughly double the capacity of America’s grid. Because upgrades cost less than new lines, electricity costs would be lower, too,…

The UCI Labor Center invites you to a free documentary screening of the 2022 film, ‘The American Dream & Other Fairy Tales’, followed by a panel discussion with the filmmakers. The film examines income inequality through the experiences of employees at Disneyland. Join us with the filmmakers and field experts, as we explore the themes…

Explore Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park with OC Parks and Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteers, where you might see deer, bobcats, and hawks. Learn about acorn woodpeckers – the hippies of the bird world – and the wonderful ways of woodrats, as well as the peculiar nature of certain plants. Enjoy wildlife sounds, smells, and…

Please be aware this is a Fitness Hike and not for beginners; the pace is approximately a 19-minute mile. Join Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteers to raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast paced 6-mile hike over steep and uneven terrain with a 1,150-ft. elevation gain.  Parking: $3/car at Willow Staging Area…

Spring has sprung! Do you want to learn more about the many gorgeous wildflowers that bloom in our wilderness? Not sure which plants are native, which are invasive, and why it matters? Join Laguna Canyon Foundation for a fascinating look at the fabulous flora in our wilderness parks and learn what you can do to…

If you use the Wilderness Parks for hiking, biking, photography or just relaxing, Trail Work might be right up your alley! Get up close and personal with the trails you use; you’ll see them in a whole new way. No experience necessary. This is FUN hard work. Whatever your skill level is, there is a…

Spot local native and seasonal resident birds with Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteer naturalists on this slow and easy 2-mile hike through a landscaped suburban parkland setting at Laguna Niguel Regional Park. No experience necessary!  Parking: $5/car at Laguna Niguel Regional Park parking lot.  Turn right after entering the park and then left into Lot A.…

Join Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks at one of our Land Tending days in Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park as we learn and work together to create a healthier habitat for the native plants and wildlife that call Aliso Creek their home. Depending on the time of year, volunteers will assist with various…

Enter a world of creativity by making nature themed crafts and artwork with your little ones. We’ll exclusively use Earth friendly materials that have either been found in nature, reused from regular daily products, or have been responsibly sourced. Sycamore trees will provide shade and ambiance over the picnic tables on beautiful weather days and the visitor center…

Join Laguna Canyon Foundation at one of our Land Tending days in Berns Canyon Preserve as we learn and work together to create a healthier habitat for the native plants and wildlife that call the canyon their home. Depending on the time of year, volunteers will assist with various stewardship activities, including removal of non-native plants, hand…

Do you want to unplug and relax in nature? Join Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteers on a guided walk to experience the outdoors in a new way and allow your natural sense of wonder to take you to a mindful space outside.  We will walk less than 1 mile on relatively flat terrain and take stops…

Join Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteer naturalists in partnership with OC Parks to enjoy an easy, 2.5-mile Family Hike over moderate but uneven terrain (45-ft. elevation gain). Starting at the James Dilley Preserve, we will hike one of the most diverse areas of Laguna Coast Wilderness Park to Barbara’s Lake and back. Parking: $3/car at James Dilley…