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.
Shooting Stars Wildflower Walk
Local wildflower expert Bob Allen will lead an exploration of The Reserve looking for early wildflowers like the Padre Shooting Star. Learn to identify blooms and savor the smells, sights, sounds and breathtaking beauty of winter.
Interpretation Level: High
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Ages: 8 and up
Please note: participants must be registered or on the wait list by 8:00 pm on Friday, February 28th.
| When: | February 29, 2020, 8:00 am – 11:00 am |
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| Where: | The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy |
| Information: | Available Spaces: 5 (out of 15) |
Monday Trail Clearing and Weeding
Join Reserve staff for a Monday morning maintaining The Reserve!
Interpretation Level: Low
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Ages: 10 and up
Please note: participants must be registered by 4:00 pm on Sunday, March 1st.
| When: | March 2, 2020, 7:30 am – 9:30 am |
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| Where: | The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy |
| Information: | Available Spaces: 20 |
Yoga in Nature
Ground yourself to the earth! Breathe in fresh air! Stretch to the sky! Join us at Reserve HQ and out on the Reserve for Yoga in Nature. Certified teacher Dale Eisenberg will guide you through traditional standing poses, breathing exercises and meditation practice. Bring your own mat, water and wear comfortable shoes.
Interpretation Level: Minimal
Difficulty Level: Easy - Moderate
Ages: 18 and up
| When: | March 9, 2020, 10:00 am – 11:00 am |
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| Where: | The Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo Headquarters |
| Information: | Available Spaces: 25 (out of 30) |
Yoga in Nature
Ground yourself to the earth! Breathe in fresh air! Stretch to the sky! Join us at Reserve HQ and out on the Reserve for Yoga in Nature. Certified teacher Dale Eisenberg will guide you through traditional standing poses, breathing exercises and meditation practice. Bring your own mat, water and wear comfortable shoes.
Interpretation Level: Minimal
Difficulty Level: Easy - Moderate
Ages: 18 and up
| When: | March 11, 2020, 10:00 am – 11:00 am |
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| Where: | The Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo Headquarters |
| Information: | Available Spaces: 27 (out of 30) |
Emergency Preparedness
Emergencies and disasters can strike quickly and without warning. You may be forced to evacuate your neighborhood or be confined to your home. Local first responders will be mobilized, but cannot reach everyone right away. What would you do if basic services - water, natural gas, electricity, landline and cellular telephones - were cut off?
In times of disaster, a trained and informed public is better prepared to protect themselves, their families, their workplace and their neighbors. Join us for a presentation on emergency preparedness about what you can do for yourself, family, neighbors and the community.
Topics include general disaster preparedness, county hazards, earthquake safety and preparedness, emergency alert systems, reunification planning, and how to assemble an emergency kit.
| When: | March 12, 2020, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm |
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| Where: | Guest House in Rancho Mission Viejo |
| Information: | Available Spaces: 31 (out of 50) |
Leprechaun Hunt: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Bring the “wee-ones” out for a morning in pursuit of the mischievous Irish faery - the Leprechaun. Decorate a blarney stone, play games, and go on a search for a leprechaun.
Interpretation Level: High
Difficulty Level: Easy
Ages: All. Activities geared for ages 5 and up.
Please note: participants must be registered or on the wait list by 4:00 pm on Friday, March 13.
| When: | March 14, 2020, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm |
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| Where: | The Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo Headquarters |
| Information: | Available Spaces: 0 |
Saturday Trail Clearing and Weeding
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! Drinks and snacks provided. (BRING: Work gloves if you have them).
Interpretation Level: Low
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Ages: 10 and up
Please note: participants must be registered by 4:00 pm on Friday, March 13th.
| When: | March 14, 2020, 8:00 am – 11:00 am |
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| Where: | The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy |
| Information: | Available Spaces: 5 (out of 20) |
Yoga in Nature
Ground yourself to the earth! Breathe in fresh air! Stretch to the sky! Join us at Reserve HQ and out on the Reserve for Yoga in Nature. Certified teacher Dale Eisenberg will guide you through traditional standing poses, breathing exercises and meditation practice. Bring your own mat, water and wear comfortable shoes.
Interpretation Level: Minimal
Difficulty Level: Easy - Moderate
Ages: 18 and up
| When: | March 16, 2020, 10:00 am – 11:00 am |
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| Where: | The Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo Headquarters |
| Information: | Available Spaces: 30 |
Volunteer Orientation and Training
Please join us for Volunteer Orientation and Training!
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. Meet other volunteers and learn how you can help preserve Reserve lands through conservation and education.
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: | March 18, 2020, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm |
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| Where: | RMV Presentation Center |
| Information: | Available Spaces: 7 (out of 10) |
Yoga in Nature
Ground yourself to the earth! Breathe in fresh air! Stretch to the sky! Join us at Reserve HQ and out on the Reserve for Yoga in Nature. Certified teacher Dale Eisenberg will guide you through traditional standing poses, breathing exercises and meditation practice. Bring your own mat, water and wear comfortable shoes.
Interpretation Level: Minimal
Difficulty Level: Easy - Moderate
Ages: 18 and up
| When: | March 18, 2020, 10:00 am – 11:00 am |
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| Where: | The Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo Headquarters |
| Information: | Available Spaces: 30 |
Astronomy Night
Orange County Stars
Visitors traveling to sparsely populated areas are usually delighted to discover how many more stars are visible than at home. Come out to The Reserve for Astronomy Night where you can still view many more celestial phenomena than elsewhere in urbanized Orange County!
Enjoy an evening outdoors, as you gaze into the heavens, learn the constellations, and peer through the telescopes of our volunteer astronomers. Reserve astronomers are all volunteers who enthusiastically share their telescopes and expert sky knowledge with you. (BRING: Warm clothing, Red cellophaned flashlight, binoculars, optional beach chair.)
Interpretation Level: High
Difficulty Level: Easy
Ages: 8 and up
Please note: participants must be registered or on the wait list by 4:00 pm on Friday, March 20.
| When: | March 21, 2020, 7:45 pm – 9:45 pm |
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| Where: | The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy |
| Information: | Available Spaces: 0 |
Butterfly Walk
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 March 20.
| When: | March 21, 2020, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm |
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| Where: | The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy |
| Information: | Available Spaces: 14 (out of 25) |
Yoga in Nature
Ground yourself to the earth! Breathe in fresh air! Stretch to the sky! Join us at Reserve HQ and out on the Reserve for Yoga in Nature. Certified teacher Dale Eisenberg will guide you through traditional standing poses, breathing exercises and meditation practice. Bring your own mat, water and wear comfortable shoes.
Interpretation Level: Minimal
Difficulty Level: Easy - Moderate
Ages: 18 and up
| When: | March 23, 2020, 10:00 am – 11:00 am |
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| Where: | The Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo Headquarters |
| Information: | Available Spaces: 30 |
Yoga in Nature
Ground yourself to the earth! Breathe in fresh air! Stretch to the sky! Join us at Reserve HQ and out on the Reserve for Yoga in Nature. Certified teacher Dale Eisenberg will guide you through traditional standing poses, breathing exercises and meditation practice. Bring your own mat, water and wear comfortable shoes.
Interpretation Level: Minimal
Difficulty Level: Easy - Moderate
Ages: 18 and up
| When: | March 25, 2020, 10:00 am – 11:00 am |
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| Where: | The Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo Headquarters |
| Information: | Available Spaces: 30 |
Yoga in Nature
Ground yourself to the earth! Breathe in fresh air! Stretch to the sky! Join us at Reserve HQ and out on the Reserve for Yoga in Nature. Certified teacher Dale Eisenberg will guide you through traditional standing poses, breathing exercises and meditation practice. Bring your own mat, water and wear comfortable shoes.
Interpretation Level: Minimal
Difficulty Level: Easy - Moderate
Ages: 18 and up
| When: | March 30, 2020, 10:00 am – 11:00 am |
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| Where: | The Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo Headquarters |
| Information: | Available Spaces: 30 |
Monday Trail Clearing and Weeding
Join Reserve staff for a Monday morning maintaining The Reserve!
Interpretation Level: Low
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Ages: 10 and up
Please note: participants must be registered by 4:00 pm on Sunday, April 5th.
| When: | April 6, 2020, 7:30 am – 9:30 am |
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| Where: | The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy |
| Information: | Available Spaces: 20 |
Yoga in Nature
Ground yourself to the earth! Breathe in fresh air! Stretch to the sky! Join us at Reserve HQ and out on the Reserve for Yoga in Nature. Certified teacher Dale Eisenberg will guide you through traditional standing poses, breathing exercises and meditation practice. Bring your own mat, water and wear comfortable shoes.
Interpretation Level: Minimal
Difficulty Level: Easy - Moderate
Ages: 18 and up
| When: | April 6, 2020, 10:00 am – 11:00 am |
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| Where: | The Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo Headquarters |
| Information: | Available Spaces: 30 |
Spring Wildflower Walk
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: 8 and up
Please note: participants must be registered or on the wait list by 4:00 pm on Friday, April 17.
| When: | April 18, 2020, 9:00 am – 11:30 am |
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| Where: | The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy |
| Information: | Available Spaces: 25 |
Astronomy Night
Orange County Stars
Visitors traveling to sparsely populated areas are usually delighted to discover how many more stars are visible than at home. If you’ve not yet caught a glimpse of the Milky Way, come out to The Reserve for Astronomy Night where you can still view many more celestial phenomena than elsewhere in urbanized Orange County!
Enjoy an evening outdoors, as you gaze into the heavens, learn the constellations, and peer through the telescopes of our volunteer astronomers. Reserve astronomers are all volunteers who enthusiastically share their telescopes and expert sky knowledge with you. (BRING: Warm clothing, Red cellophaned flashlight, binoculars, optional beach chair.)
Interpretation Level: High
Difficulty Level: Easy
Ages: 8 and up
Please note: participants must be registered or on the wait list by 4:00 pm on Friday, April 24th.
| When: | April 25, 2020, 8:15 pm – 10:15 pm |
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| Where: | The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy |
| Information: | Available Spaces: 5 (out of 25) |