Week of Events
Luncheon with Jason Huang, CEO of TS Conductor
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 American Dream & Other Fairy Tales
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…
Discovery Hike—Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
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…
Wednesday Wellness Walks
Please join us and enjoy the beauty of our campus and our local environment! Meet CSWHP and Campus Recreation staff outside of Zot N’ Go at 11:30AM and we will begin our stroll which will incorporate mindfulness, meditation and ecological education. Enjoy the company of and meet new students, staff and faculty. Go at your…
Fitness Hike – Laguna Ridge at Willow
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…
Native Plants and Wildflowers Talk at Susi Q
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…
Land Tending – Aliso & Wood Canyons
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…
Bird Walk
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.…
Trail Stewardship – Rock-It
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…
EarthCraft
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…
Land Tending – Berns Canyon Reserve
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…
Nature Meditation Walk
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…
Family Hike—Dilley
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…
2nd Annual Earth Day Sweep & Learn for Wildlife
Discover stories of the unique coastal wildlife inhabitants we've had the privilege of observing and helping rescue at Corona del Mar State Beach, including a precious California Brown Pelican and a stunning California Gull. Join us to remove debris, learn about the beautiful wildlife you’re helping to protect, gain insight into the threats they face,…