Shipley Nature Center and Blackbird Pond in Huntington Beach
Shipley Nature Center in Huntington Central Park provides nature trails along with an interpretive center in the heart of Huntington Beach.
Nature Centers
Caspers Wilderness Park Nature Center
Caspers Wilderness Park Nature Center sits above the park and playground with amazing views of San Juan Creek, Bell Creek, and mountains.
9 Ideas for Spring Break Family Activities Away From The Crowds
Spring break family activities ideas for Orange County parents who are not keen on crowds and want something less stressful.
Nix Nature Center at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
Nix Nature Center is the home base for Laguna Coast Wilderness Park on Laguna Canyon Road (Hwy 133) with easy hikes for families.
Turtle Rock Nature Center and Community Park
Turtle Rock Community Park houses the Turtle Rock Nature Center, as well as an outdoor playground and natural park area for picnics.
Bats and Tarantulas in Orange County
I woke up to the following request from a mom: “I have a toddler who is obsessed with bats and tarantulas. Do you know of any places we can view …
Nature Scene Investigators (NSI): On A Not-So-Secret Mission to Get Families Outdoors
Nature Scene Investigators (NSI) are a rare breed. The unit’s top investigators can uncover evidence of a coyote on a trail and spy a woodpecker’s acorn stash with one glance. …
National Wildlife Week Kick-Off
National Wildlife Week is a signature event of National Wildlife Federation’s Be Out There™ campaign. They advocate for families to get their Green Hour in every day by playing outdoors. …