April 11 and 18
Wild Tales, story telling.10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Learn about the natural history of the Newport Bay through crafts, hands-on activities and nature walks. Upper Newport Bay, 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach, $5 per student, free parking, 949 923-2290
Ages 2 to 8 years. Space is limited and pre-registration required at 949 923-2275, or email [email protected] to register.
April 11
Wood Canyon Discovery Hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation. in Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel. Volunteer naturalists guide this moderate but steep, uneven and rocky, five-mile hike, 200-ft. elevation gain for ages 15 and up. $2 donation per person. Free parking. 949 497-8324 Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities
April 13
Second Sunday Restoration Program
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Activities may include non-native plant removal, planting natives, watering, trash cleanup and Butterfly Garden maintenance. No experience is necessary. Water tools, snacks provided. Upper Newport Bay, 2301 University Dr. Newport Beach. Free parking. Minors 16 and younger must have legal guardian present at all times. Pre-registration is required at (949) 923-2275, or email [email protected] to register.
April 14 –
Family Nature Walk 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Join Laura Cohen on an easy 1.5-mile walk to Barbara’s Lake as you play games and learn about the wildlife in the spring at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. 18751 Laguna Canyon Rd. Parking: $3 per vehicle. Ages 5 and up. Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities 949-497-8324.
April 15 –
Book Hike 9 – 11 a.m. A four-mile hike in beautiful Aliso & Wood Canyons, 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, sharing favorite books. Led by a Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalist and reader. Elevation gain 300 ft. on terrain that can be uneven and rocky. $2 donation per person free Parking. Ages 15 and up. Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. 949-497-8324.
April 17 –
Fitness Hike at Canyon View, 8:30 – 11 a.m. Strenuous, fast-paced, six-mile hike over steep and uneven terrain. 400-ft. elevation gain with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel. $2 donation per person, free Parking. Ages 15 and up. Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. 949- 497-8324.
April 18 –
Stroll to Barbara’s Lake, 9 – 11:30 a.m. Leisurely paced, level, two-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. 18751 Laguna Canyon Rd. $2 donationper person Parking: $3 per vehicle. All ages welcome. Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. 949- 497-8324
Tot Walk 9 – 11 a.m. Bring the your young ones, babies to 3 years old and explore Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel.Free, Parking: $3 per vehicle
Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities 949)-497-8324.
