Join us for a fitness-focused hike on the paved Hicks Haul Road in the Irvine Open Space Preserve. During the spring, summer and fall, hikers will enjoy wonderful sunset views and a panoramic overview of Orange County…
Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM Location: Library of the Canyons Branch: Library of the Canyons We'll provide the manipulatives -- things like Legos, puzzles, and other blocks -- and participants…
Join us every Wednesday night in OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space for a fitness-focused hike on the paved Hicks Haul Road. During the spring, summer and fall, hikers will enjoy wonderful sunset views and a panoramic…
This week in OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space, we’ll hike in the remote Fremont Canyon. The hike is just under 6 miles and includes a steep hill. We will hike from the mouth of Fremont Canyon, past a historic coal…
Spend your morning helping to remove weeds and rebuild berms within the butterfly habitat islands in Limestone. With your help we will be able to maintain “islands” of host and nectar plants for butterflies in decline…
Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Library of the Canyons Branch: Library of the Canyons What is an osprey? Learn about osprey habitats, what they eat, how they hunt, and where you might…
Leave your workday and to-do list in the dust! Experience the beauty and calming serenity of Saddleback Wilderness during this evening hike. We will enjoy coastal sage scrub habitat and sweeping views of Orange County…
Take a leisurely ride on beautiful Hall Canyon and Helo trail in the Black Star Wilderness Area, home of oak woodlands, grasslands, and coastal sage scrub. View evidence of the old ranch days when cattle once roamed the…
If you enjoy riding in the wilderness on empty trails then join us on this mountain bike through Limestone Canyon and the Red Rock Wilderness Parks. This ride is for experienced off-road riders, in excellent cardio…
Come search for evidence that animals leave behind in OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. Mule deer, bobcats, coyotes and even mountain lions call this hidden canyon home. Gain the basic tracking techniques as we search…
Explore beautiful Limestone Canyon, part of OCParks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space, on this serene morning hike to Dripping Springs. Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve is one of the most pristine wilderness areas in the county…
Enjoy an opportunity for self-guided exploration of Saddleback Wilderness, which offers scenic views including a destination vista point offering 360-degree perspectives from the mountains to the sea. Located within OC…
Join us for a morning walk to one of the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks’ iconic geologic features. We will walk out to the red-faced cliffs of Red Rock Wilderness. The early morning light from the sun will make for…
Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location: Library of the Canyons Branch: Library of the Canyons Every Monday and Saturday the Library of the Canyons will have a new craft for you -- whether you're…
Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Library of the Canyons Branch: Library of the Canyons Enjoy paper sloyd, a Swedish paper craft using simple geometric shapes to make handicrafts! Kids…
You will enjoy a gorgeous sunset with panoramic views of Orange County while hiking in OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space on the paved Hicks Haul Road. This hike travels 6 miles, out and back crossing over Loma Ridge…
As the day starts to settle into the night in OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space, bats awaken, stir and streak into the evening sky. Come hear fascinating tales of our flying mammal. We will head out towards a popular…
Join us Sunday morning in OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space for a fitness-focused hike on the Hicks Haul Road, West Loma and Shoestring trails in Limestone Canyon. Hikers will enjoy wonderful views and a panoramic…
Join us in beautiful Weir Canyon for this moderate paced cardio hike. Along the trail, you’ll pass through coastal sage scrub, grasslands, and oak woodlands where deer and bobcats are frequently observed. Multiple steep…
Join us in the back-country wilderness for a journey filled with beautiful sights that are photographic and artistic sketching opportunities. Our journey begins in the afternoon. We will be deep in a secluded canyon…
For families and children ages 12 and up who would like to join IRC-certified volunteers in OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space on a longer, slow-paced, family-oriented ride through sycamores, oaks, and habitat native to…
Limestone Canyon is a treasure waiting to be discovered. Join us for an afternoon, fast paced, 5.5-mile fitness hike with 750 ft of elevation. The hike will be a great introduction to fitness, cardio-style hikes as well…
Date: Monday, June 29, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Location: Library of the Canyons Branch: Library of the Canyons Every Monday and Saturday the Library of the Canyons will have a new craft for you -- whether you're a…
Ready for a workout? Forget the gym for the day and head outside! Join us for an exhilarating morning fitness hike on the paved Hicks Haul Road in OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. This hike allows you to choose…
Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Library of the Canyons Branch: Library of the Canyons See a trash truck in action and enjoy a trashy craft. A Waste Management representative will tell us…
Join us for a strenuous, extremely challenging, fast-paced cardio hike in Weir Canyon that leads us on a figure eight-shaped route. Along the way we’ll be rewarded with stunning panoramic views of Weir Canyon, Gypsum…
Join us for a fitness-focused hike on the paved Hicks Haul Road in the Irvine Open Space Preserve. During the spring, summer and fall, hikers will enjoy wonderful sunset views and a panoramic overview of Orange County…
Join us for an evening/night mountain bike ride through Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve and Red Rock Wilderness, part of OCParks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. We will ride approximately 12 miles, with 1500′ of climbing…
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Irvine CA 92618
