Activity Cards

Come out and enjoy the evening with us on the Orchard Hills loop trail. This trail meanders around an avocado orchard on the edge of the open space preserve and provides fantastic ridge-top views of Irvine and the Pacific coastline.

The three-mile loop has several very steep climbs, but the hike is done at a moderate pace. The effort is rewarded with a beautiful, unobstructed view to the west. Please bring water and wear sturdy shoes. This hike is not suitable for children under 12.

Reviewing the 1-through-5 Difficulty Ratings will help you evaluate your readiness to participate in this level-3 activity on the land

This time of year, groundhog Punxsutawney Phil checks his shadow to confirm if winter is still on for another six weeks of snow and cold. In California, his cousin the ground squirrel is enjoying mild temperatures, basking in the sun and eating his stored acorns. Discover how our ground squirrels cope with our “chilly” winter and what they do to survive this season. We will create an edible creation of the approaching spring. Then we will go on a walk to search for clues our ground squirrels leave behind.

This program is perfect for wee little ones, ages 2 – 6 years of age. We will spend the first half of the program enjoying our program’s topic, possibly making a craft or listening to a story, and then we will explore the trails in an easy paced walk, suitable for off-road strollers and carrying packs. Parent or guardian must register and attend along with their child.