Activity Cards

As the day starts to settle into night at Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, bats awaken and stir. Come hear fascinating tales of our flying mammals. We will spend time near the picnic tables hearing stories about our little heroes’ nighttime adventures. We will then take a short walk to see our bats begin their evening of hunting for insects. Be prepared to walk about 1/2 mile.

Age: 6 or older. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Location: Aliso & Wood Canyons Visitor Center, Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park (28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677). Meet at the picnic tables adjacent to the parking lot.

Parking: $3/car at Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park parking lot. Parking is limited; carpooling is encouraged.

Difficulty Rating: 1/5

Materials: Participants must bring water and wear closed-toed shoes. Please dress appropriately for the weather, including spending a limited amount of time outside after dark. A camping or beach chair will be welcome for comfort if you don’t want to sit on the benches. Flashlights disturb our nighttime friends, but a flashlight with a red bulb will be less disruptive.

Safety precautions and protocols:

• Advanced registration required. Every individual, including children, must be registered. Register here.

• Group sizes are minimized for safety purposes. For group registrations or questions please email volunteer@lagunacanyon.org

• Participants must individually sign a waiver at the beginning of the program. For participants under 18, a parent or guardian must sign the waiver.

• To protect all employees, volunteers, and participants, please do not attend if you are not feeling well, have symptoms of illness or have been in contact with someone who was ill.

• If you register and are no longer able to attend, please cancel your registration as soon as possible to allow others the chance to register.

Contact volunteer@lagunacanyon.org with any questions.

Weather, including high temperatures and wet or muddy trail conditions, may lead to cancellation of this event.

You’ve volunteered with Laguna Canyon Foundation for Trail Stewardship events. Now, see how trail projects are identified. Join Foundation staff to assess trail needs and discuss potential solutions. Expect to hike up to 4 miles with occasional breaks. 

Age: 16 or older. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  

Location: Hollyleaf cul-de-sac, Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. (Where West Ridge Trail meets Hollyleaf, near 65 Hollyleaf, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656). 

Parking: Free neighborhood street parking. Park legally (note street signs) and respectfully. Parking is limited; carpooling is encouraged. 

Difficulty Rating: 3/5  

Materials: Volunteers must bring at least 3 liters of water, closed-toed shoes, long pants, and sun protection. Gloves and tools are provided. Feel free to bring your own gloves if you prefer! 

Safety precautions and protocols: 

• To protect all employees, volunteers, and participants, please do not attend if you are not feeling well, have symptoms of illness or have been in contact with someone who was ill. 

• If you register and are no longer able to attend, please cancel your registration as soon as possible to allow others the chance to register. 

Contact volunteer@lagunacanyon.org and craig@lagunacanyon.org with any questions. 

Weather, including high temperatures and wet or muddy trail conditions, may lead to cancellation of this event. 

Join an intermediate-level ride with OC Parks staff as we hit every trail within Red Rock Wilderness!

This ride will be moderately paced and include a mix of sustained singletrack and fire road climbs with plenty of fun twisty descents. Participants will reach a ridgeline lookout with panoramic views of Black Star Canyon, Santiago Canyon and Irvine Lake. Periodic breaks and trailside interpretation will be sprinkled in along the way. This ride will be approximately 11 miles with 1,400 feet of elevation gain.

Reviewing the 1-through-5 Difficulty Ratings will help you evaluate your readiness to participate in this Level 3 activity on the land. Motorized recreation vehicles of any class or type are not permitted for use in the park and participants must provide their own mountain bikes to participate.

Participants should come prepared with water, snacks, sun protection and any other gear needed for a ride in a remote area. Minors must be experienced and capable riders, wear helmets and be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times to participate. Rain or adverse weather conditions will cancel the program.

Advance registration required. Learn more and register here.