Activity Cards

Advance registration is REQUIRED. Registration opens one week prior to the program.

Spending time outside is one of the best ways to nurture curiosity and instill a love of the natural world. Bring your young ones and join OC Parks staff to learn all about the Newport Back Bay.

Our Wild Tales program is offered every Friday from 10:00-11:00am and includes a story time, an age-appropriate hike, and a themed craft. Each week will focus on a different topic that encourages young ones to learn about the outdoors.

The program begins at the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center. Program content is tailored for the preschool level (ages 2-5), but all are welcome to attend. Minors under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult guardian. Please wear comfortable attire and closed-toe shoes. Additionally, please note that the hiking portion of the program occurs on a non-stroller friendly trail.

Program and parking are free.

Adverse weather conditions may move the program indoors or cancel it.

With this year’s record rainfall, our coastal wildlands are experiencing a surge of invasive, noxious weeds. These fast-growing plants threaten to overtake native species and increase fire risk by creating excess dry fuel.

Join Laguna Canyon Foundation at the inland parking lot to Aliso Beach to help us remove invasive weeds in the area. Your efforts will directly support native plants and promote a healthier, more biodiverse ecosystem.

Come be part of the restoration.  Your help makes a real difference!

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

Location: Aliso Beach inland estuary at 31131 Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651.

Parking: City of Laguna Beach Lot #22 parking lot. Parking is free for volunteers during the event. Parking is limited; carpooling is encouraged.

Difficulty Rating: 2/5

Materials: Participants must bring plenty of water, closed-toed shoes, long pants, and sun protection. Gloves and tools are provided.

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 and ryan@lagunacanyon.org with any questions.

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

With this year’s record rainfall, our coastal wildlands are experiencing a surge of invasive, noxious weeds. These fast-growing plants threaten to overtake native species and increase fire risk by creating excess dry fuel.

Join Laguna Canyon Foundation at the inland parking lot to Aliso Beach to help us remove invasive weeds in the area. Your efforts will directly support native plants and promote a healthier, more biodiverse ecosystem.

Come be part of the restoration.  Your help makes a real difference!

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

Location: Aliso Beach inland estuary at 31131 Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651.

Parking: City of Laguna Beach Lot #22 parking lot. Parking is free for volunteers during the event. Parking is limited; carpooling is encouraged.

Difficulty Rating: 2/5  

Materials: Participants must bring plenty of water, closed-toed shoes, long pants, and sun protection. Gloves and tools are provided. 

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. 

Contact volunteer@lagunacanyon.org with any questions. 

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