LAGUNA COAST WILDERNESS PARK
May 2, Saturday, 1:00-4:00 p.m., Weekends at the Nix Nature Center–Wild in California: Join Nature of Wildworks for a live animal presentation from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Enjoy wildlife activities and a chance to view the animals before and after the presentation. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, approximately 3.5 miles south of I-5/405). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3.
May 3, Sunday, 9:00-11:00 a.m., Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride: Enjoy ocean and canyon views on this 13-mile ride over steep terrain (2,200-ft gain) with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer mountain bike trail assistant Jeff Bartel. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Big Bend Staging Area (ask for directions when making reservations). Reservations and helmets required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3.
May 7, Thursday, 4:00-5:30 p.m.: Junior Ranger Program: Second and third graders, ages 7-9, learn about wilderness plants and animals and skills needed to become a ranger. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Willow Canyon Staging Area (20101 Laguna Canyon Road, just south of El Toro Road intersection). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. $10/person. Parking: $3.
May 8, Friday, 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Elder Trek: Enjoy the outdoors and learn about diverse plant life on this easy, 2-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, approximately 3.5 miles south of I-5/405). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3.
May 9, Saturday, 9:00-11:30 a.m., Butterfly Hike: Learn to identify host plants for butterflies with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalist Nadine Nordstrom on this moderate, but steep and rocky, 3.5-mile-hike. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, James Dilley Preserve (east side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, just north of 73 Toll Road). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3.
May 14, Thursday, 9:00-11:00 a.m., Fitness Hike: Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 4-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, James Dilley Preserve (east side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, just north of 73 Toll Road). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3.
May 15, Friday, 9:00-10:00 a.m., Tot Walk: Bring your wee ones to explore our wild backyard on this easy walk with Laguna Canyon Foundation’s Education Director Kimberly Leeds and volunteer naturalists. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Willow Canyon Staging Area (20101 Laguna Canyon Road, just south of El Toro Road intersection). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3.
ALISO & WOOD CANYONS WILDERNESS PARK
May 2, Saturday, 8:30-11:00 a.m., Edible and Useful Plants: Identify edible and useful plants on this moderate, but steep and rocky, 2.4-mile (over 100-ft elevation gain) hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Canyon View Staging Area, Gate 7 (from southbound Aliso Creek Road, turn right on Glenwood [turns into Pacific Park] and right on Canyon Vistas to Canyon View Park). Reservations required: 949-923-2235.
May 7, Thursday, 9:00-11:00 a.m., Fitness Hike: Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 3.5-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Canyon View Staging Area, Gate 7 (from southbound Aliso Creek Road, turn right on Glenwood [turns into Pacific Park] and right on Canyon Vistas to Canyon View Park). Reservations required: 949-923-2235.
May 9, Saturday, 12:00-12:30 p.m., Ranger Talk: Learn about diverse wildlife on a short walk with OC Ranger Portia Arutunian. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Ranger Headquarters, Gate 1, 28373 Alicia Parkway (from southbound Aliso Creek Road, turn right on Alicia, first right AWMA, left into the parking lot). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3.
May 12, Tuesday, 9:00-11:00 a.m., Yoga Hike: Stretch your mind and your body on this yoga hike led by Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer Lauren Robinson. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Canyon View Staging Area, Gate 7 (from southbound Aliso Creek Road, turn right on Glenwood [turns into Pacific Park] and right on Canyon Vistas to Canyon View Park). Reservations required: 949-923-2235.
INFORMATION: Visit http://www.ocparks.com/lagunacoast or http://www.ocparks.com/alisoandwoodcanyons (click on Events and Programs). To be included on the monthly event e-mail list, call 949-923-2235. To learn more about volunteering or helping Laguna Canyon Foundation to preserve, protect and enhance the South Coast Wilderness, visit
http://www.lagunacanyon.org or call 949-497-8324.
Submitted by;
Ellen Girardeau Kempler
Communications Director
Laguna Canyon Foundation
P.O. Box 4895
Laguna Beach, CA 92652
949-497-8324; fax: 949-376-5590
lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org
www.lagunacanyon.org
