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Oak Canyon Nature Center
City of Anaheim

www.anaheim.net/ocnc

Organization Type:
Government Agency, Non-Profit

Mission:
Oak Canyon Nature Center promotes the preservation of natural parklands through innovative and creative programs that increase appreciation of the natural world.

Contact:
Oak Canyon Nature Center, City of Anaheim
6700 E. Walnut Canyon Road
Anaheim, CA 92807
Phone: (714) 998-8380
ocnc@anaheim.net

Geographical Focus:
Local, Regional

Counties Served:
Orange, Riverside

Activities:
Education, Conservation, Tourism, Recreation, Restoration

Topic:
Climate Change, Endangered Species, Habitat Restoration, Invasive Species, Water Quality/Storm Water Runoff, Watersheds/Hydrology, Wetlands, Wildlife

Educational Resources:
Brochures, Exhibits/Displays, Field Trips, Guided Walks, Nature Trails, Program(s) at our Location

Education Programs:
Group and School Tours: Groups can reserve their own 1.5 hour guided tour led by our staff naturalists. Activities include guided hike, museum visit, and live animal demonstration.
For more information on tours as well as additional seasonal programming, please see our website at www.anaheim.net/ocnc.

Target Audiences:
K-12, Adults, Teachers, Informal Educators, General Public

Group Size Accommodated:
Groups upwards of 120 can be accomodated. Please contact the Nature Center for more information.

In-Service Training:
Naturalists, Volunteers, General Public
Various classes are offered throughout the year. Please see our website, www.anaheim.net/ocnc, for the most up-to-date information.

Volunteer Opportunities

  Program:
Roots N' Shoots
  Description:
Volunteers will help the canyon grow through minor trail maintenance and removal of invasive species.
  When Needed:
Every Saturday from 1-2:30pm
  Qualifications:
Ages 12 and up. Sorry, we can not accept volunteers serving court-ordered community service at this time.
  Commitment Required:
Drop in. Must stay for duration of that day's program.
  Application/Training:
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the 1pm start time. A parent or guardian will need to fill out a "hold harmless" if you are under 18.
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
OCNC Staff
(714) 998-8380
ocnc@anaheim.net
Please see the "volunteer opportunities" section of our website.


Internship Opportunities
Contact ocnc@anaheim.net for current internship opportunities.

Service Fee:
A $2 entrance donation is appreciated. Groups over 25 persons must have reservations. Fees apply for guided hikes and other naturalists-led programs.

General Services:
Restrooms, Picnic Area
Interpretive center and museum open Saturdays, 10am-4pm.

Parking Availability:
Oak Canyon Nature Center offers its own parking lot as well as on-street parking. There is no fee for parking.

Disabled Access:
The main road leading to the building and amphitheatre is handicap accesible, as well as the 0.2 mile Heritage Trail.


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