Tustin nature events

$15 Summer Blue Whale Watching Cruise Special

Wednesday, Jun 19 10:00a

California Whale Watching-Newport Landing, Newport Beach

Giant blue whales were once considered quite rare off Newport Beach in Southern California, but over the last five years this has changed dramatically with hundreds to thousands of giant blue whale...

Extreme Cardio Hike in Orchard Hills and Loma Ridge

Saturday, Jun 22 7:30a

Orchard Hills Trailhead, Irvine

A 10+ mile fast paced hike (3...

California Native Plant Society, Orange Co: Chapter Celebration- Greg Rubin and Lucy Warren on their new book The California Nat

Thursday, Jun 20 5:30p

The Duck Club, Irvine 2010, Irvine

5:30–Birdwalk.6:30 silent auction,food,slide show.7:30-Main speaker. Speakers about smart garden design & combining plants to promote natural plant community symbiosis...

Moonlit Marshmallows

Friday, Sep 6 6:30p

Turtle Rock Nature Center, Irvine

A second session is held at 7:30 pm. Make a warm and gooey s'more by the campfire. Each session is one hour. Bring a flashlight and dress warm. All ages welcome...

Evening Hike in Orchard Hills

Tuesday, Jun 25 5:30p

Orchard Hills Trailhead, Irvine

Wind down your day with a moderate-strenuous level hike in the Irvine open space. Enjoy the evening while strolling through the avocado orchard and taking in the stunning views...

Mid Week Distance Hike - Quail Hill

Wednesday, Jun 19 8:00a

Quail Hill Trail Head, Irvine

A 10-12 mile hike over singletrack trails with steep climbs/descents and 2000+ ft. of elevation gain at a moderate pace, (~3 mph). Bring 48+ oz...

Second Saturday

Saturday, Jul 13 9:00a

Turtle Rock Nature Center, Irvine

Meets the second Saturday each month, 9 a.m.-noon. Help make a difference in the Open Space Preserve Nature Center. Bring the family for some fresh air, exercise and land stewardship...

Landscape Painting: A crash course

Wednesday, Aug 14 7:30p

Silverado Community Center, Silverado

Landscape Painting: A Crash Course So you think you can't paint? This 2.5 hour session will leave you with a finished beautiful landscape painting of the canyon...

Mid-Week Hike in Orchard Hills

Wednesday, Jul 3 8:00a

Orchard Hills Trailhead, Irvine

A refreshing 7-10 mile mid week hike with spectacular views, multiple steep climbs/descents, 1500+ feet elevation gain at a moderate pace (~3 mph...

Kids Only Pizza & Night Hike: Campfire Fun

Friday, Jun 28 6:00p

Turtle Rock Nature Center, Irvine

Explore the trail with flashlights and friends. Enjoy a pizza dinner, popcorn, make-your-own dessert and a theme-related movie. Ages 5-10...

Tuesday Evening Hike

Tuesday, Jul 2 5:30p

Bommer Canyon Trailhead, Irvine

A moderate level 3+ mile evening hike on the East Fork and Ridge Route loop. This hike includes 700+ feet of elevation gain and several very steep inclines...

Shhh …Walk, Look, Listen in Black Star Canyon

Thursday, Jun 20 6:00p

Black Star Canyon Staging Area, Silverado

Would you like to end your day walking quietly through open spaces and wildflowers under the evening sky? Shed the day’s repetitions and join us at dusk for a quiet, meditative “slow walk” into Bak...

Moonlit Marshmallows

Friday, Jul 19 6:30p

Turtle Rock Nature Center, Irvine

A second session is held at 7:30 pm. Make a warm and gooey s'more by the campfire. Each session is one hour. Bring a flashlight and dress warm. All ages welcome...

Second Saturday

Saturday, Sep 14 9:00a

Turtle Rock Nature Center, Irvine

Meets the second Saturday each month, 9 a.m.-noon. Help make a difference in the Open Space Preserve Nature Center. Bring the family for some fresh air, exercise and land stewardship...

Canyon Explorers: Animal Grossology

Friday, Jun 21 3:30p

Bommer Canyon Trailhead, Irvine

Turkey vultures, dung beetles, skunks… these animals are usually associated with being smelly and gross but they are nature’s helpers! This is a perfect afternoon adventure for children 6 – 10 year...

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