LAGUNA COAST WILDERNESS PARK
February 19, Thursday, 9:00-11:00 a.m., Fitness Hike: Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 4.0-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists Helen Flanagan and David Marino. 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. Suggested donation: $5/person.
February 20, 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 Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalist Annie Stoeckmann Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Willow Canyon Staging Area (20101 Laguna Canyon Rd, just south of El Toro Rd intersection). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Suggested donation: $5/person. Parking: $3.
February 21, Saturday, 8:00-11:00 a.m., Keep It Wild Volunteer Day: Volunteers help Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks staff with clean up and restoration projects. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Rd/SR-133, approximately 3.5 miles south of I-5/405). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3
February 22, Sunday, 8:00-11:00 a.m., Birding Hike: Spot winter and migratory birds with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists Paul Klahr and Len Gardner on this easy hike through one of the most diverse plant communities in the United States. Bring binoculars. 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. Suggested donation: $5/person.
February 26, Thursday, 9:00-11:00 a.m., Fitness Hike: Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 4.8-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists Helen Flanagan and Sheila Morshead. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Rd/SR-133, approximately 3.5 miles south of I-5/405). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Suggested donation: $5/person.
February 28, Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Geology Hike: Enjoy unspoiled canyon views and learn about local geology on this strenuous, 4.8-mile hike up Little Sycamore Canyon. with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists John Wilkerson and Dave Terrack. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Rd/SR-133, approx.3.5 miles south of I-5/405). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Suggested donation: $5/person.
Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
February 21, Saturday, 8:00-11:00 a.m., Keep It Wild Volunteer Day: Volunteers help Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks staff with clean up and restoration projects. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park Ranger Headquarters, Gate 1, 28373 Alicia Pkwy (from southbound Aliso Creek Rd, turn right on Alicia Pkwy, right onto Awma Rd. and left into the parking lot). Information: 949-923-2235. Free (parking fee waived).
February 21, Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., California Natives Hike: Come experience the diversity of Aliso and Wood canyons and learn about native plants the American Indians used for food, medicine, tools and other daily activities on this 2.4-mile hike along lovely Wood Creek (100-foot steep elevation gain) with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists Annie Stoeckmann and Penny Lewis. Aliso & Wood Canyons, Canyon View Staging Area, Gate 7 (from southbound Aliso Creek Rd, turn right on Glenwood [turns into Pacific Park] and right on Canyon Vista to Canyon View Park). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Suggested donation: $5/person.
February 28, Saturday, 12:00-12:30 p.m., Ranger Hike: Learn about diverse wildlife on this 0.12-mile hike with Orange County Ranger Steve Jax. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park Ranger Headquarters, Gate 1, 28373 Alicia Pkwy (from southbound Aliso Creek Rd, turn right on Alicia Pkwy, right onto Awma Rd. and left into the parking lot). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Suggested donation: $5/person.
INFORMATION: Visit http://www.ocparks.com/lagunacoast (click on Events and Programs). To be included on the monthly e-mail event 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 www.lagunacanyon.org or call 949-497-8324.
