OC Wild Calendar |
Starr Ranch Junior Biologists Summer Camp |
| Start Date: June 09, 2008 |
End Date: July 25, 2008 |
| Starr Ranch Sanctuary, a 4000-acre Audubon nature preserve east of Dove Canyon and Coto de Caza, announces our 2008 summer camp for kids. Children ages 8 – 13 are invited to join the Starr Ranch scientific team as "Starr Ranch Junior Biologists" (SRJB) to have fun learning how scientists study wild animals and their habitats. SRJB I kids explore native habitats and have fun with some of the techniques scientists use to study wild animals. We’re offering two sessions of SRJB I: June 9–13 or July 7–11. In SRJB II, children participate in research on large mammals, owls, and stream ecology. Two sessions of SRJB II (SRJB I required) run June 16–20 or July 14–18. Both SRJB I and II meet Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – noon; Friday 7 – 10 p.m. SRJB III (SRJB I and II required) is offered for older children ages 10 - 13, who camp at the Ranch and do an advanced study on the animals and habitats introduced in SRJB II. Two different sessions of SRJB III meet June 23–June 27 (Reptiles & Amphibians: Streambank Research) and July 21–July 25 (Ecology of Bell Creek). SRJB III will meet Monday – Wednesday, 8 a.m. – noon, and Thursday 1 p.m. – Friday noon (campout). Cost is $150 for 1 week ($25 discount per additional sibling or session). Scholarships available. For reservations call: 949-858-0131. For details, please see our website: www.starr-ranch.org or call 949-858-0309. |
| Posted By: Sandy DeSimone |
Email: sdesimone@audubon.org
Phone: (949)858-0309 |
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ITO Summer Nature Day Camps |
| Start Date: June 23, 2008 |
End Date: August 01, 2008 |
 | Week long adventures in and about the great outdoors! Rancho Soñado: June 23-27, 2008. Shipley Nature Center: July 7-11, 2008, July 14-18, 2008, July 21-25, 2008, July 28-Aug 1, 2008. Cost: $165 per camper. Inside the Outdoors Foundation Member: $150 per camper. Advance resigstration is required. Call (714) 708-3885 or visit www.insidetheoutdoors.org for more information.
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| Posted By: Kimberly Casey |
Email: kcasey@ocde.us
Phone: (714)966-4431 |
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Art in the Park |
| Start Date: July 20, 2008 |
End Date: July 20, 2008 |
| 8-11:00 a.m.: Enhance your visual thinking and artistic eye hike as you learn to view nature in a new way. Artist Gere Botehlo and writer Karin Klein lead this art experience and short stroll on the Dilley Canyon Trail. Bring your favorite art implements and paper. Meet at 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. |
| Posted By: Ellen Kempler |
Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org
Phone: (949)497-8324 |
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Seasons of Nature: Hot Times at the Marsh! |
| Start Date: July 20, 2008 |
End Date: July 20, 2008 |
| Discover how plants and animals cope with the hot days of summer! Use binoculars, microscopes, and magnifiers to find out! Join the Sea & Sage Audubon naturalists on an easy walk for all ages around the beautiful ponds of the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary. There will be plenty of birds, insects and plants to examine up-close. Two-hour walk begins at 9 a.m. and it is free. All ages are welcome. Please RSVP the number in your party to Audubon House at 949-261-7963. |
| Posted By: Trude Hurd |
Email: seaandsage@sbcglobal.net
Phone: (949)261-7963 |
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Summer Day Camp - Advanced Bird Camp 1 |
| Start Date: July 21, 2008 |
End Date: July 25, 2008 |
 | This day camp gives 11 year olds and up first-hand experiences with nature through fun outdoor activities in the beautiful setting of the freshwater ponds and trails at the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary in Irvine. Campers will have the excitement of exploring more advanced bird topics and their relationships with various habitats. Unique activities include daily nature walks, off-site field trips, sketching, painting a hand-carved wooden bird decoy, identifying mystery birds, taking part in a birdathon, and much more. Session 1 Camp is 9:00 am to 3:30 p.m. and the fee is $200 ($185 for members; limited number of scholarships). Get application form from our website: seaandsageaudubon.org or call Camp coordinators Grace McElhiney 714-969-9617 or Bev Spring 714-505-9980. These camps fill fast, so register early. Many enroll in Session 2 which includes different activities and a sleepover. |
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| Posted By: Trude Hurd |
Email: seaandsage@sbcglobal.net
Phone: (949)261-7963 |
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Open Space 101 Wild Neighbors |
| Start Date: July 23, 2008 |
End Date: July 23, 2008 |
 | Who lives in the stick pile and down that hole? How can i tell if it's a squirrel or a mole? We'll teach you the who, the what and the why! Join us as we take a fun look at the critters who are the wild neightbors we know are there but we don't always see. Ages 7+ Turtle Rock Nature Center 7pm-8pm FREE
Register at www.IrvineQuickReg.org or 949-724-6610
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| Posted By: Lonnie Horn |
Email: alitton@ci.irvine.ca.us
Phone: (949)724-6738 |
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ENC Green Lecture: Green Interior Design |
| Start Date: July 23, 2008 |
End Date: July 23, 2008 |
 | Rachel Hulan of Path Design, a full service design and consulting firm, will give a presentation on interior designs that are beautiful and eco-friendly. Rachel will discuss ways of implementing sustainable design principles at home and at the workplace. She will also bring samples of the latest and greatest in green design materials for you to look at. Call 949-645-8489 to RSVP, or reply to this email. This event is free. |
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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Summer Day Camp - Advanced Bird Camp II |
| Start Date: July 28, 2008 |
End Date: August 02, 2008 |
 | This day camp gives 11 year olds and up first-hand experiences with nature through fun outdoor activities in the beautiful setting of the freshwater ponds and trails at the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary in Irvine. Campers will have the excitement of exploring more advanced bird topics and their relationships with various habitats. Unique activities include daily nature walks, off-site field trips, sketching, painting a hand-carved wooden bird decoy, identifying mystery birds, taking part in a birdathon, and much more. The highlight of this week includes a delicious dinner, night activities and a sleepover on Friday night, and a wonderful pancake breakfast on Saturday morning. Session 2 Camp is 9:00 am to 3:30 p.m. and the fee is $220 ($200 for members; limited number of scholarships). Get application form from our website: seaandsageaudubon.org or call Camp coordinators Grace McElhiney 714-969-9617 or Bev Spring 714-505-9980. These camps fill fast, so register early. Many campers also enroll in Session 1 which includes different activities. |
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| Posted By: Trude Hurd |
Email: seaandsage@sbcglobal.net
Phone: (949)261-7963 |
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Fitness Hike--Dilley Preserve |
| Start Date: July 31, 2008 |
End Date: July 31, 2008 |
| Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this brisk, 3.5-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalist Helen Flanagan from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Wear sturdy shoes, sunscreen and a hat, and be sure to bring plenty of water. Meet at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, James Dilley Preserve (east side of Laguna Canyon Road, just north or the 73 Tollroad). Reservations suggested, 949-923-2235. Free (parking $3). Website: www.lagunacanyon.org |
| Posted By: Ellen Kempler |
Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org
Phone: (949)497-8324 |
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Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride--August |
| Start Date: August 03, 2008 |
End Date: August 03, 2008 |
| 8-11:00 a.m.: Enjoy ocean and canyon views on this 8-to-15-mile ride over steep terrain led by Laguna Canyon Foundation Mountain Bike Trail Assistants. RESERVATIONS AND HELMETS REQUIRED, call 949-923-2235. Meet at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Big Bend Staging Area (ask for directions when making reservation). Free (parking: $3). Website: www.lagunacanyon. |
| Posted By: Ellen Kempler |
Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org
Phone: (949)497-8324 |
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Evening Bat Walk |
| Start Date: August 07, 2008 |
End Date: August 07, 2008 |
| Sea & Sage Audubon presents its popular summer bat walks for the whole family. These walks offer a special opportunity to view the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary in Irvine after hours. Program is Thursday August 7 from 7:00 to 8:45 pm (start time may vary due to sunset). Program begins with an indoor presentation by Orange County bat expert Stephanie Remington and concludes with a short twilight walk using sonar detectors to locate two species of bat that come to the the marsh in small numbers to feed. Cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children ages 7-12. Advance pre-paid reservations are required; walk-ins are not accepted. Get forms from Audubon House or our website at seaandsageaudubon.org beginning March 6th. |
| Posted By: Trude Hurd |
Email: seaandsage@sbcglobal.net
Phone: (949)261-7963 |
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Fitness Hike--Little Sycamore |
| Start Date: August 07, 2008 |
End Date: August 07, 2008 |
| 8:30-10:30 a.m.: Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this brisk, 4.8-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalist Helen Flanagan from 9-11 a.m. Wear sturdy shoes, sunscreen and a hat, and be sure to bring plenty of water. Meet at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area(west side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, approximately 3.5 miles south of I-5/405). Reservations suggested, 949-923-2235 or visit www.lagunacanyon.org. Free (parking $3). |
| Posted By: Ellen Kempler |
Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org
Phone: (949)497-8324 |
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Fire Ring Extravaganza |
| Start Date: August 08, 2008 |
End Date: August 08, 2008 |
| How about dessert by fire that can be created and roasted by your family on our nature Center campfire ring. Bring a flashlight and stroll the nature center trail for a fun family evening. All ages welcome. 7PM - 9PM $4 Register at www.IrvineQuickReg.org or 949-724-6610 |
| Posted By: Lonnie Horn |
Email: alitton@ci.irvine.ca.us
Phone: (949)724-6738 |
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Second Saturdays |
| Start Date: August 09, 2008 |
End Date: August 09, 2008 |
| Help make a difference in the Open Space Preserve Nature Center! Bring the family for some fresh air and exercise and join us for our monthly land steward day! Projects vary and include: trail maintenance, invasive plant removal and general conservation. Bring your own golves and tools (labeled), hat and closed toe shoes. Other tools, water and light refreshments provided. Parents must accompany children under 18. Call 949-724-6738 for additional project information. 9am - Noon Ages 16+ |
| Posted By: Lonnie Horn |
Email: alitton@ci.irvine.ca.us
Phone: (949)724-6738 |
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Native Plant Hike--Dilley Preserve |
| Start Date: August 09, 2008 |
End Date: August 09, 2008 |
| 8-11:00 a.m.: Join Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists Nadine Nordstrom (author of South Coast Wilderness Plant Identification Guide) and Sarah Jayne (president of the California Native Plant Society) as they share their expertise on this moderate, but steep and rocky, 3.5-mile-hike. Meet at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Willow Canyon Staging Area (20101 Laguna Canyon Road, just south of El Toro Road intersection). Reservations suggested, 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Website: www.lagunacanyon.org |
| Posted By: Ellen Kempler |
Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org
Phone: (949)497-8324 |
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ENC Native Skills Camp |
| Start Date: August 11, 2008 |
End Date: August 21, 2008 |
 | 12:30 - 3PM
Go on adventures through the wilds of the ENC with local wilderness survival expert and tracker Mark Hay. Campers will build forts and other items using ancient wilderness skills. They will create bows and arrows, bowls, jewelry and masks using natural materials. Campers will have fun, develop communication skills, learn to cooperate and follow directions, improve their motor skills, and gain valuable memories that will last a lifetime. Mark loves exploring the wild places of this great Earth. He has studied native cultures for more than ten years, starting as a History major at the University of Redlands and most recently as a Naturalist with the Environmental Nature Center and an Outdoor Educator with the Orange County Department of Education. Mark believes that by studying the ancient survival skills of our human ancestors, we can form a stronger connection to the Earth and to one another. Mark has attended many wilderness survival programs, including Tom Brown, Jr.'s Tracker School Standard Class. Native Skills Camp is limited to 15 campers on a first come first served basis. Cost: $135 per student for 2 weeks ($125 for members). Download a registration form at www.encenter.org, or call 949-645-8489 for more information.
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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ENC Nature Camp: Eco-Detectives |
| Start Date: August 11, 2008 |
End Date: August 21, 2008 |
 | 8:30AM - 12:15PM, Mon. - Thurs.
ENC Nature Camp is a natural science program for students entering Kindergarten through 6th grade. Campers become detectives and search the Center each day for animal evidence. They learn about habitats and endangered animals, and ways they can help the Earth. Campers create art projects using recycled and natural materials, and play games to discover the world around them. On a field trip to the Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary in Modjeska Canyon, campers will explore ponds, a bird observation deck, and hike through the Center's beautiful trails where they will participate in fun hands-on activities. Nature Camp enrollment is limited to small classes of 10 students per teacher with a high school assistant. Download a registration form at www.encenter.org, or call 949-645-8489 for more information. $260/camper, or $235 for members.
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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ENC Green Lecture: The Eco-friendly Kitchen |
| Start Date: August 13, 2008 |
End Date: August 13, 2008 |
 | 7PM
We have all heard about the organic food movement, but did you know that what we cook with is just as important as the food? Delilah Snell, owner of the Road Less Traveled store will tell us all about healthy kitchen items and tools as well as how to save the world with your fork. Call 949-645-8489 to RSVP. This event is free.
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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Fitness Hike--Willow Canyon |
| Start Date: August 14, 2008 |
End Date: August 14, 2008 |
| 8:30-10:30 a.m.: Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this brisk, 3.5-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists in beautiful Laurel and Willow canyons from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Wear sturdy shoes, sunscreen and a hat, and be sure to bring plenty of water. Meet at Willow Canyon Staging Area (20101 Laguna Canyon Rd., west side, just south of El Toro Road intersection). Reservations suggested, 949-923-2235. Free (parking $3). Website: www.lagunacanyon.org |
| Posted By: Ellen Kempler |
Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org
Phone: (949)497-8324 |
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Environmental Nature Center Docent Training |
| Start Date: August 16, 2008 |
End Date: August 16, 2008 |
 | Come learn about the Environmental Nature Center and find out how rewarding volunteering here can be. Docents staff the front desk, greet visitors, and provide information at the ENC╒s new state-of-the-art learning facility. Our facility was designed to achieve the highest level of ╥green╙ building certification ╨ a LEED Platinum Certification ╨ the first of its kind in Orange County. LEED stands for ╥Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.╙ The building offers a comprehensive indoor-outdoor educational ╥habitat,╙ where visitors can learn about sustainable living and building, and deepen their appreciation of California╒s natural resources and wild places. Docents staff the front desk on Saturdays from 8AM ╨ 12PM or from 12 ╨ 4PM. Weekday docents are also occasionally needed. Call 949-645-8489 or email lori@encenter.org to RSVP
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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Full-moon Hikes and Trailside Tales and Local Lore |
| Start Date: August 16, 2008 |
End Date: August 16, 2008 |
 | Rancho Soñado 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Inside the Outdoors invites you to join us for a full-moon hike at Rancho Soñado. Hike through wilderness areas bordering the Cleveland National Forest. Stop along the way for trailside tales of the legends and lore from Orange County’s colorful wild west history. Cost: Free.
Advance registration is required. Call (714) 708-3885 or visit www.insidetheoutdoors.org for more information. |
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| Posted By: Kimberly Casey |
Email: kcasey@ocde.us
Phone: (714)966-4431 |
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Starry Night |
| Start Date: August 21, 2008 |
End Date: August 21, 2008 |
| Explore the night sky in Bommer Canyon. Telescopes will bring the universe closer to you, as the Orange County Astronomers host this stellar evening. This is your chance to view star clusters and planets. 8:30 - 10:00 FREE - All ages - Register at www.IrvineQuickReg.org - For addtional information call 949-724-6738
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| Posted By: Lonnie Horn |
Email: alitton@ci.irvine.ca.us
Phone: (949)724-6738 |
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Evening Bat Walk |
| Start Date: August 22, 2008 |
End Date: August 22, 2008 |
| Sea & Sage Audubon presents its popular summer bat walks for the whole family. These walks offer a special opportunity to view the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary in Irvine after hours. Program is Friday August 22 from 7:00 to 8:45 pm (start time may vary due to sunset). Program begins with an indoor presentation by Orange County bat expert Stephanie Remington and concludes with a short twilight walk using sonar detectors to locate two species of bat that come to the the marsh in small numbers to feed. Cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children ages 7-12. Advance pre-paid reservations are required; walk-ins are not accepted. Get forms from Audubon House or our website at seaandsageaudubon.org beginning March 6th. |
| Posted By: Trude Hurd |
Email: seaandsage@sbcglobal.net
Phone: (949)261-7963 |
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Habitat Hop |
| Start Date: August 23, 2008 |
End Date: August 23, 2008 |
| 8:00-11:00 a.m.: Discover the diverse life forms of our coastal hills with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists Penny Lewis and Annie Stoeckmann. The steep and uneven, 2-mile route runs through majestic stands of sycamore, oak, and prickly pear. Meet at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, James Dilley Preserve (east side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, just north of 73 Toll Road). Reservations suggested, 949-923-2235. Parking: $3.
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| Posted By: Ellen Kempler |
Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org
Phone: (949)497-8324 |
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Fitness Hike--Dilley Preserve |
| Start Date: August 23, 2008 |
End Date: August 23, 2008 |
| 8:30-10:30 a.m.: Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this brisk, 3.5-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalist Helen Flanagan from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Wear sturdy shoes, sunscreen and a hat, and be sure to bring plenty of water. Meet at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, James Dilley Preserve (east side of Laguna Canyon Road, just north or the 73 Tollroad). Reservations suggested, 949-923-2235. Free (parking $3). Website: www.lagunacanyon.org |
| Posted By: Ellen Kempler |
Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org
Phone: (949)497-8324 |
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Fitness Hike--Little Sycamore |
| Start Date: August 28, 2008 |
End Date: August 28, 2008 |
| 8:30-10:30 a.m.: Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this brisk, 4.8-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalist Helen Flanagan from 9-11 a.m. Wear sturdy shoes, sunscreen and a hat, and be sure to bring plenty of water. Meet at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area(west side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, approximately 3.5 miles south of I-5/405). Reservations suggested, 949-923-2235 or visit www.lagunacanyon.org. Free (parking $3). |
| Posted By: Ellen Kempler |
Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org
Phone: (949)497-8324 |
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Evening Bat Walk - Adults Only |
| Start Date: August 28, 2008 |
End Date: August 28, 2008 |
| Sea & Sage Audubon presents its popular summer bat walks. These walks offer a special opportunity to view the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary in Irvine after hours. Program is from 7:00 to 8:45 pm (start time may vary due to sunset). Program begins with an indoor presentation by Orange County bat expert Stephanie Remington and concludes with a short twilight walk using sonar detectors to locate two species of bat that come to the the marsh in small numbers to feed. Cost is $12 for adults. Advance pre-paid reservations are required; walk-ins not accepted. Get forms from Audubon House or our website at seaandsageaudubon.org beginning March 6th. |
| Posted By: Trude Hurd |
Email: seaandsage@sbcglobal.net
Phone: (949)261-7963 |
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Bommer Canyon Campout |
| Start Date: August 30, 2008 |
End Date: August 31, 2008 |
| Bring the family, a tent, sleeping bags, and chow for an "overnighter" in Irvine's wilderness. Enjoy rustic camping at the Bommer Canyon Cattle Camp with a BBQ for cooking, campfire songs & stories, nature walks, and a slide presentation. An adult must accompany children under 18. Ages 2+ Fee $11 per person. Register at www.IrvineQuickReg.org |
| Posted By: Lonnie Horn |
Email: alitton@ci.irvine.ca.us
Phone: (949)724-6738 |
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Cultural Resource Hike--August |
| Start Date: August 30, 2008 |
End Date: August 30, 2008 |
| 8-10 a.m.: Learn how Native Americans used various plants on this rigorous, 2.8-mile hike with OC Parks Ranger Jacky Velasquez and Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalist Dave Terrack. The route will follow the steep Sycamore Trail to Serrano Ridge and back down. This hike is offered the last Saturday of every month. Meet at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area (west side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, approximately 3.5 miles south of I-5/405). Reservations required, 949-923-2235. Program: $2/person. Parking: $3. |
| Posted By: Ellen Kempler |
Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org
Phone: (949)497-8324 |
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Food in Nature: Science in the Kitchen |
| Start Date: September 03, 2008 |
End Date: September 26, 2008 |
 | Home School Workshop with Leslie Helliwell
Wednesdays in September, 1 - 2:30PM (6 to 8 yr olds)
Fridays in September, 1 - 2:30PM (9 to 12 yr olds)
Students age 6-12 are invited to visit the ENC for weekly workshops in Nature. What do recipes, science, and history have in common? Naturalist Leslie Helliwell will share some of her favorite ingredients and experiments, and impart some of her arcane knowledge to students... like why certain pans work for some foods and not others, how yeast makes things poufy, what the processes of applying heat actually DO to cellular structure, why you don't really want to boil milk, how to collapse a soufflé (and why it happens), how to handle a knife so your fingers don't end up in the recipe, why asparagus makes your pee stink, why some people love Brussels sprouts and others hate them, and how food makes us sick. This class is NOT vegan/vegetarian, but vegans and vegetarians are welcome to join us! Every class will culminate in a little snack. Parents remain with students at all times (unless arrangements have been made with the instructor). Each session will be limited to 15 students. Cost: $30 per participating student. Download a registration form at www.encenter.org, or call 949-645-8489 for more information.
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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Second Saturdays |
| Start Date: September 13, 2008 |
End Date: September 13, 2008 |
 | Help Make a Difference in the Open Space Preserve Nature Center! Bring the family for some fresh air and exercise and join us for our monthly land steward day! Projects vary and include: trail maintenance, invasive plant removal and general conservation. Bring your own gloves and tools (labeled), hat and closed toe shoes.Other tools, water and light refreshment provided. Parents must accompany children under 18. Call for additional project info. Ages 16+ |
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| Posted By: Lonnie Horn |
Email: alitton@ci.irvine.ca.us
Phone: (949)724-6738 |
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Volunteer Orientation & Training--September |
| Start Date: September 13, 2008 |
End Date: September 13, 2008 |
| Learn about various volunteer opportunities with Laguna Canyon Foundation, from greeting park visitors to helping with wilderness restoration projects, leading hikes and other activities, working in the office and staffing the Nix Nature Center desk at this free session held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No experience required. Meet at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Nix Nature Center, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area (west side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, approximately 3.5 miles south of I-5/405). Free (parking fee waived). For additonal information, contact Laguna Canyon Foundation, 949-497-8324, e-mail volunteer@lagunacanyon.org or visit www.lagunacanyon.org |
| Posted By: Ellen Kempler |
Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org
Phone: (949)497-8324 |
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Mushroom Identification Workshop at the ENC |
| Start Date: September 20, 2008 |
End Date: September 20, 2008 |
 | 1-4PM
Join us at the ENC for a fabulous class on mushroom identification with mushroom hunter Gregg Miller. This indoor class for serious mushroom enthusiasts will instruct participants in the use of dichotomous keys by keying out (identifying) some known mushroom species. Bring your own mushrooms to identify (optional) as well as a copy of Mushrooms Demystified: A Comprehensive Guide to the Fleshy Fungi by David Arora. Space is limited to 15 participants, so register ASAP! Fee is $15 per participant. Call 949-645-8489 to RSVP.
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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Moonlit Marshmallows |
| Start Date: September 26, 2008 |
End Date: September 26, 2008 |
| would your family like to make warm and gooey S'Mores by the campfire? each session runs one hour and includes open access to our nature trailplus making and eating dessert by the fire. Bring a flashlight and stroll the Nature center trail for a fun family evening. Select session one or two. Fee is per person, adults must accompany cghildren. All ages welcome.
#61240 Friday September 26 7pm-8pm $2
#60240 Friday september 26 8pm-9pm $2 |
| Posted By: Lonnie Horn |
Email: alitton@ci.irvine.ca.us
Phone: (949)724-6738 |
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Keep It Wild Volunteer Day--October |
| Start Date: October 18, 2008 |
End Date: October 18, 2008 |
| From 8-11 a.m. volunteers help Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks staff with exotic plant removal and other restoration projects in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. Meet at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area (west side of Laguna Canyon Rd./SR 133, approximately 3.5 miles south of 1-5/405). Reservations suggested. For additional information, call 949-923-2235 or visit www.lagunacanyon.org. Free (parking fee waived).
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| Posted By: Ellen Kempler |
Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org
Phone: (949)497-8324 |
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Seasons of Nature: The Myth Of Fall |
| Start Date: October 19, 2008 |
End Date: October 19, 2008 |
 | What do you imagine when you think of autumn? Come find out the REAL answers to autumn in Orange County. Sea & Sage Audubon researchers will share the relationships between the plants, birds and other wildlife at the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary in Irvine. Event begins at 9 a.m., all ages are welcome, and it is free! Call Audubon House with your RSVP at 949-261-7963. |
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| Posted By: Trude Hurd |
Email: seaandsage@sbcglobal.net
Phone: (949)261-7963 |
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ENC Green Lecture: Making Compost Happen |
| Start Date: October 22, 2008 |
End Date: October 22, 2008 |
 | 7PM
Evan Marks of Envision Ecological Design will help participants start a home composting system that is right for them whether they have a very large backyard or no yard at all! Visitors will learn what composting is, why they should compost, and how they can begin. This event is free. Call 949-645-8489 to RSVP.
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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Breakfast with the Birds! |
| Start Date: October 25, 2008 |
End Date: October 25, 2008 |
 | Join Sea & Sage Audubon for its annual pancake breakfast at the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary, a 300-acre freshwater wetland in Irvine. Breakfast is served between 7:30 am until 10:30 am and includes hot pancakes, tasty sausages, fruits of the season, juice, coffee and milk. You can breakfast with friends in the historical Duck Club building, browse at the Bargain Used Nature Book Sale, and attend a guided bird walk around the ponds. Reservations are a must so we purchase adequate quantities. Call Audubon House for current prices and reservations at 949-261-7963. Come enjoy the days of autumn and the return of migratory waterfowl. |
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| Posted By: Trude Hurd |
Email: seaandsage@sbcglobal.net
Phone: (949)261-7963 |
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Volunteer Orientation & Training--November |
| Start Date: November 08, 2008 |
End Date: November 08, 2008 |
| Learn about various volunteer opportunities with Laguna Canyon Foundation, from greeting park visitors to helping with wilderness restoration projects, leading hikes and other activities, working in the office and staffing the Nix Nature Center desk at this free session held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No experience required. Meet at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Nix Nature Center, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area (west side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, approximately 3.5 miles south of I-5/405). Free (parking fee waived). For additonal information, contact Laguna Canyon Foundation, 949-497-8324, e-mail volunteer@lagunacanyon.org or visit www.lagunacanyon.org |
| Posted By: Ellen Kempler |
Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org
Phone: (949)497-8324 |
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Keep It Wild Volunteer Day--November |
| Start Date: November 15, 2008 |
End Date: November 15, 2008 |
| From 8-11 a.m. volunteers help Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks staff with exotic plant removal and other restoration projects in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. Meet at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area (west side of Laguna Canyon Rd./SR-133, approximately 3.5 miles south of I-5/405). Reservations suggested. For additional information, call 949-923-2235 or visit www.lagunacanyon.org. Free (parking fee waived).
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| Posted By: Ellen Kempler |
Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org
Phone: (949)497-8324 |
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Keep It Wild Volunteer Day--December |
| Start Date: December 20, 2008 |
End Date: December 20, 2008 |
| From 8-11 a.m. volunteers help Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks staff with exotic plant removal and other restoration projects in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. Meet at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area (west side of Laguna Canyon Rd./SR-133, approximately 3.5 miles south of I-5/405). Reservations suggested. For additional information, call 949-923-2235 or visit www.lagunacanyon.org. Free (parking fee waived).
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| Posted By: Ellen Kempler |
Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org
Phone: (949)497-8324 |
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