Programs are open to the general public, groups, & Reserve supporters.
All events specify a minimum age for participation.
- Eight (8) is the minimum age for most Reserve events.
- Some events require participants to be ages 12 & up.
- FAMILY events welcome children aged 6 & up.
- Refer to specific event listing for details.
- Be sure to review our age limit policy.
Pre-registration required for all programs.
- Contact us for large groups or to arrange a special group outing.
- Your registration enables us to contact you about program changes or cancellations. Please see our policy on Cancellations and Refunds.
- All visitors to The Reserve must present a signed release waiver upon entry to the property. Families may submit a single form, as long as all entrants are identified on the form. Waivers are also available at the event.
Love for the Land Stewardship Day
With Valentines Day coming up, show your love for the land! Join in on the excitement of Stewardship Day.
You spoke and we listened! Members of the community seek opportunities to give back. Stewardship Day allows for you to spend time outdoors at The Reserve Headquarters helping with various on site projects in a safe way. Stewardship efforts include assisting in maintaining healthy ecosystems through eliminating weeds, up-keeping The Reserve's native garden, and assisting with grounds care tasks.
-To adhere to current COVID guidelines and to better ensure safety for participants, Stewardship Day will be scheduled with staggered start times.
-Each registration is limited to one household (up to 5 members per household). All participants per registration must reside in the same household.
-Time slots are 1 1/2 hours each with time to sanitize tools.
-Tools will be provided. However, if participants wish to use gloves, we ask that you bring your own gloves.
-Masks are required for check in and check out, however can be removed if a participant is around their own household members.
-Participants must sign a release waiver.
Interpretation Level: Low
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Ages: 10 and up. A minimum of one adult (18 years or older) must remain with the household in the entirety of the assigned time slot.
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Ages: 10 and up. A minimum of one adult (18 years or older) must remain with the household in the entirety of the assigned time slot.
Please note: participants must be registered by 4:00 pm on Friday, February 12th.
| When: | February 13, 2021, 8:00 am – 12:30 pm |
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| Where: | The Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo Headquarters |
| Information: | Available Spaces: 4 (out of 7) |
Remote Volunteer Orientation and Training
Please join us for a Learn from Home Volunteer Orientation and Training!
After you register we will send you an invitation and link to join us for a Zoom format meeting.
This fun and informational orientation is the first step in joining us as an official Reserve Volunteer. Learn about The Reserve's history, philosophy and mission, as well as skills for working with the public.
CERTIFIED RESERVE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM:
This training is the first step in becoming a Certified Reserve Volunteer. Certified Reserve Volunteers are specially trained volunteers that lead and co-lead Reserve programs.
Ages: Adult, 18 and older
Thank you for expressing interest in volunteering for The Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo.
| When: | February 17, 2021, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
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| Where: | Online Training |
| Information: | Available Spaces: 20 |
Weekday Stewardship Day
You spoke and we listened! Members of the community seek opportunities to give back. Stewardship Day allows for you to spend time outdoors at The Reserve Headquarters helping with various on site projects in a safe way. Stewardship efforts include assisting in maintaining healthy ecosystems through eliminating weeds, up-keeping The Reserve's native garden, and assisting with grounds care tasks.
-To adhere to current COVID guidelines and to better ensure safety for participants, Stewardship Day will be scheduled with staggered start times.
-Each registration is limited to one household (up to 5 members per household). All participants per registration must reside in the same household.
-Time slots are 1 1/2 hours each with time to sanitize tools.
-Tools will be provide however if participants wish to use gloves we ask you bring your own gloves.
-Masks are required for check in and check out however can be removed if a participant is around their own household members.
-Participants must sign a release waiver.
Interpretation Level: Low
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Ages: 10 and up. A minimum of one adult (18 years or older) must remain with the household in the entirety of the of assigned time slot.
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Ages: 10 and up. A minimum of one adult (18 years or older) must remain with the household in the entirety of the of assigned time slot.
Please note: participants must be registered by 4:00 pm on Tuesday, February 23rd.
| When: | February 24, 2021, 8:00 am – 12:30 pm |
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| Where: | The Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo Headquarters |
| Information: | Available Spaces: 7 |