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Event takes place outside with plenty of space for physical distancing.

Ground yourself to the earth! Breathe in fresh air! Stretch to the sky!  Join us at Reserve HQ and out on the Reserve for Outdoor Yoga. Certified teacher Dale Eisenberg will guide you through traditional standing poses, breathing exercises and meditation practice. This class is currently being featured in the pole barn, which is an open-air, covered area with a paved floor. Oak trees, sycamore trees, and mountains in the foresight provide a peaceful nature setting.

Interpretation Level: Minimal
Difficulty Level: Easy - Moderate
Ages: 18 and up

IMPORTANT Registration and Safety Precautions:
- Masks/face coverings required to have with you all times and must be worn if within 6 feet of others who are not in the same household. No mesh masks.
- Physical distancing of at least 6 feet must be maintained from those not in the same household.
- Participants must sign a release waiver.

Volunteer to spend a few hours in beautiful surroundings helping make The Reserve trails accessible to our visitors. Join the crew dedicated to protecting our native ecosystems by maintaining trails and eliminating weeds. Volunteer efforts make an impact! (BRING: Work gloves if you have them).

A confirmation email will provide details of safety precautions relating to COVID.

Interpretation Level: Low
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Ages: 10 and up

Please note: participants must be registered by 4:00 pm on Friday, March 12.

Bring the “wee-ones” out for a morning in pursuit of the mischievous Irish faery - the Leprechaun. Learn about the Irish history of Rancho Mission Viejo, play games, make and take a St. Patrick's day themed craft, and go on a search for a leprechaun.

Note: All Reserve events are tentative and may be cancelled dependent on changes to state and local protocols regarding Covid-19.

Interpretation Level: High
Difficulty Level: Easy
Ages: All. Activities geared for ages 5 and up.
Cost: $5.00/person

Please note: registration closes at 4:00 pm on Friday, March 12.

Bring the “wee-ones” out for a morning in pursuit of the mischievous Irish faery - the Leprechaun. Learn about the Irish history of Rancho Mission Viejo, play games, make and take a St. Patrick's day themed craft, and go on a search for a leprechaun.

Note: All Reserve events are tentative and may be cancelled dependent on changes to state and local protocols regarding Covid-19.

Interpretation Level: High
Difficulty Level: Easy
Ages: All. Activities geared for ages 5 and up.
Cost: $5.00/person

Please note: registration closes at 4:00 pm on Friday, March 12.

Event takes place outside with plenty of space for physical distancing.

Ground yourself to the earth! Breathe in fresh air! Stretch to the sky!  Join us at Reserve HQ and out on the Reserve for Outdoor Yoga. Certified teacher Dale Eisenberg will guide you through traditional standing poses, breathing exercises and meditation practice. This class is currently being featured in the pole barn, which is an open-air, covered area with a paved floor. Oak trees, sycamore trees, and mountains in the foresight provide a peaceful nature setting.

Interpretation Level: Minimal
Difficulty Level: Easy - Moderate
Ages: 18 and up

IMPORTANT Registration and Safety Precautions:
- Masks/face coverings required to have with you all times and must be worn if within 6 feet of others who are not in the same household. No mesh masks.
- Physical distancing of at least 6 feet must be maintained from those not in the same household.
- Participants must sign a release waiver.

Event takes place outside with plenty of space for physical distancing.

Ground yourself to the earth! Breathe in fresh air! Stretch to the sky!  Join us at Reserve HQ and out on the Reserve for Outdoor Yoga. Certified teacher Dale Eisenberg will guide you through traditional standing poses, breathing exercises and meditation practice. This class is currently being featured in the pole barn, which is an open-air, covered area with a paved floor. Oak trees, sycamore trees, and mountains in the foresight provide a peaceful nature setting.

Interpretation Level: Minimal
Difficulty Level: Easy - Moderate
Ages: 18 and up

IMPORTANT Registration and Safety Precautions:
- Masks/face coverings required to have with you all times and must be worn if within 6 feet of others who are not in the same household. No mesh masks.
- Physical distancing of at least 6 feet must be maintained from those not in the same household.
- Participants must sign a release waiver.

Celebrate spring on this 3.2 mile loop hike. This hike will traverse along Middle Ridge to Gato Road and provide some breathtaking views.

IMPORTANT Registration and Safety Precautions:
- Masks/face coverings required throughout the event. No mesh masks.
- Physical distancing of at least 6 feet must be maintained from those not in the same household.
- Participants must sign a release waiver.

Interpretation Level: Low
Difficulty Level: Moderate with some strenuous hills
Ages: 10 and up

Celebrate spring on this 3.2 mile loop hike. This hike will traverse along Middle Ridge to Gato Road and provide some breathtaking views.

IMPORTANT Registration and Safety Precautions:
- Masks/face coverings required throughout the event. No mesh masks.
- Physical distancing of at least 6 feet must be maintained from those not in the same household.
- Participants must sign a release waiver.

Interpretation Level: Low
Difficulty Level: Moderate with some strenuous hills
Ages: 10 and up

Take in moonlit coast live oaks and sycamores on a docent-led hike through The Reserve. We’ll be serenaded by the sounds of the outdoors at night, as we search for nocturnal creatures.

Interpretation Level: Medium
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Ages: 8 and up

IMPORTANT Registration and Safety Precautions:
- Masks/face coverings required throughout the event. No mesh masks.
- Physical distancing of at least 6 feet must be maintained from those not in the same household.
- Participants must sign a release waiver.

Please note: participants must be registered or on the wait list by 4:00 pm on March 27.

Join us for a naturalist-led walk to view the spring wildflowers on The Reserve.

IMPORTANT Registration and Safety Precautions:
- Masks/face coverings required throughout the event. No mesh masks.
- Physical distancing of at least 6 feet must be maintained from those not in the same household.
- Participants must sign a release waiver.

Interpretation Level: High
Difficulty Level: Easy-moderate
Ages: 10 and up

Participants must be registered or on the wait list by 4:00pm on March 26.

Event takes place outside with plenty of space for physical distancing.

Ground yourself to the earth! Breathe in fresh air! Stretch to the sky!  Join us at Reserve HQ and out on the Reserve for Outdoor Yoga. Certified teacher Dale Eisenberg will guide you through traditional standing poses, breathing exercises and meditation practice. This class is currently being featured in the pole barn, which is an open-air, covered area with a paved floor. Oak trees, sycamore trees, and mountains in the foresight provide a peaceful nature setting.

Interpretation Level: Minimal
Difficulty Level: Easy - Moderate
Ages: 18 and up

IMPORTANT Registration and Safety Precautions:
- Masks/face coverings required to have with you all times and must be worn if within 6 feet of others who are not in the same household. No mesh masks.
- Physical distancing of at least 6 feet must be maintained from those not in the same household.
- Participants must sign a release waiver.

Event takes place outside with plenty of space for physical distancing.

Ground yourself to the earth! Breathe in fresh air! Stretch to the sky!  Join us at Reserve HQ and out on the Reserve for Outdoor Yoga. Certified teacher Dale Eisenberg will guide you through traditional standing poses, breathing exercises and meditation practice. This class is currently being featured in the pole barn, which is an open-air, covered area with a paved floor. Oak trees, sycamore trees, and mountains in the foresight provide a peaceful nature setting.

Interpretation Level: Minimal
Difficulty Level: Easy - Moderate
Ages: 18 and up

IMPORTANT Registration and Safety Precautions:
- Masks/face coverings required to have with you all times and must be worn if within 6 feet of others who are not in the same household. No mesh masks.
- Physical distancing of at least 6 feet must be maintained from those not in the same household.
- Participants must sign a release waiver.

Come explore with amateur butterfly enthusiast Gary Meredith and learn to identify butterflies – a relaxing and fun activity. How many species will we find during our walk through the ever-changing palette of habitats? Learn how to recognize our common butterflies. Find out about hill topping and territorial behavior as you hike the trails of The Reserve.

Interpretation Level: Medium
Difficulty Level: Easy-moderate
Ages: 10 and up

Please note: participants must be registered or on the wait list by 4:00 pm on Friday April 09.

Event takes place outside with plenty of space for physical distancing.

Ground yourself to the earth! Breathe in fresh air! Stretch to the sky!  Join us at Reserve HQ and out on the Reserve for Outdoor Yoga. Certified teacher Dale Eisenberg will guide you through traditional standing poses, breathing exercises and meditation practice. This class is currently being featured in the pole barn, which is an open-air, covered area with a paved floor. Oak trees, sycamore trees, and mountains in the foresight provide a peaceful nature setting.

Interpretation Level: Minimal
Difficulty Level: Easy - Moderate
Ages: 18 and up

IMPORTANT Registration and Safety Precautions:
- Masks/face coverings required to have with you all times and must be worn if within 6 feet of others who are not in the same household. No mesh masks.
- Physical distancing of at least 6 feet must be maintained from those not in the same household.
- Participants must sign a release waiver.

After winter rains, The Reserve teems with an endless array of wildflowers.  Join us as botanist Tony Bomkamp presents interesting facts (with photos) about many of the most picturesque wildflowers popping up along our hillsides and in our back country.

Ages: Recommended 16 and up.

Registration for this event closes April 15 at 4:00pm.

Enjoy the springtime beauty of wildflowers out on The Reserve.  Explore ridges and canyons looking for spring wildflowers with guest biologist Tony Bomkamp. You'll see some of the more common spring wildflowers and may discover some uncommon ones as well.

Interpretation Level: High
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Ages: 10 and up

Please note: participants must be registered or on the wait list by 4:00 pm on Friday, April 16.

Event takes place outside with plenty of space for physical distancing.

Ground yourself to the earth! Breathe in fresh air! Stretch to the sky!  Join us at Reserve HQ and out on the Reserve for Outdoor Yoga. Certified teacher Dale Eisenberg will guide you through traditional standing poses, breathing exercises and meditation practice. This class is currently being featured in the pole barn, which is an open-air, covered area with a paved floor. Oak trees, sycamore trees, and mountains in the foresight provide a peaceful nature setting.

Interpretation Level: Minimal
Difficulty Level: Easy - Moderate
Ages: 18 and up

IMPORTANT Registration and Safety Precautions:
- Masks/face coverings required to have with you all times and must be worn if within 6 feet of others who are not in the same household. No mesh masks.
- Physical distancing of at least 6 feet must be maintained from those not in the same household.
- Participants must sign a release waiver.

Event takes place outside with plenty of space for physical distancing.

Ground yourself to the earth! Breathe in fresh air! Stretch to the sky!  Join us at Reserve HQ and out on the Reserve for Outdoor Yoga. Certified teacher Dale Eisenberg will guide you through traditional standing poses, breathing exercises and meditation practice. This class is currently being featured in the pole barn, which is an open-air, covered area with a paved floor. Oak trees, sycamore trees, and mountains in the foresight provide a peaceful nature setting.

Interpretation Level: Minimal
Difficulty Level: Easy - Moderate
Ages: 18 and up

IMPORTANT Registration and Safety Precautions:
- Masks/face coverings required to have with you all times and must be worn if within 6 feet of others who are not in the same household. No mesh masks.
- Physical distancing of at least 6 feet must be maintained from those not in the same household.
- Participants must sign a release waiver.