New Year, New You: Hikes For Nature Lovers In Laguna Niguel 2020

LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA — What is your New Year's resolution for 2020? For many, it's getting up and getting active. But there is no reason for you to spend the money on joining a gym in Orange County! not when the great outdoors is beckoning from Orange County Parks.

The OC Parks folks shared their January 2020 Events Calendar for all OC Parks venues with Patch, including regional, wilderness and historical parks, sites, and beaches.

Some highlight activities this month include:

• January 4 - Wilderness Access Day at Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park
• January 4 - Modjeska's Holiday Open House at Arden: Helena Modjeska Historic House and Gardens
• January 5 - Santiago Oaks Guided Nature Hike at Santiago Oaks Regional Park
• January 18 - Irvine Regional Park Fishing Derby at Irvine Regional Park
• January 18 - Star Light, Star Bright Night Hike at Carbon Canyon Regional Park

Start right away in Laguna Niguel with the January 4 – Keep It Wild - Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park from 8 – 11 a.m.

Join Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks for our habitat restoration stewardship in Aliso and Wood Canyons. We’ll learn and work together to create a healthier home for the park’s native plants and wildlife. Depending on the time of year, volunteers may assist with removal of non-native plants, seed collection, planting of native plants and/or trash pick-up along the creek.

Location: Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Park Ranger Headquarters (from Alicia Parkway, turn onto Awma Road, then left into the parking lot). 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Cost: Free
Parking: Free for volunteers
Contact: (949) 923-2200
Special Instructions: No experience is necessary, and tools are provided. Be sure to
wear long pants, closed-toe shoes, sun protection and bring water. Ages 5-16 are
welcome but must be accompanied by a parent. Students ages 16-18 are welcome with a
waiver signed by a parent/guardian that is collected at the start of the event. Registration
is required; sign up online at www.lagunacanyonfoundation.org

We hope to see you at any OC Parks venue in January!