About
The Nature Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo offers School Field Trips for Kindergarten through 5th grade. These are half-day onsite field trips on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays only between 9 am and 12 pm, and 2nd-5th grade field trips include a virtual pre-field trip presentation. It also offers the High School Environmental Science Career Program for high school juniors and seniors on Saturdays, excluding holidays.
Programs
- School Field Trips — Kindergarten-5th grade · In-person field trips occur on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays only between 9 am and 12 pm
- High School Environmental Science Career Program — High school juniors and seniors · Saturdays
- 20 Connections Challenge — The deadline is October 17, 2026. Everyone who finishes the challenge will receive your choice of our 20th year Anniversary bandanna or carabiner as a prize.
At a glance
- Ages: 3–17 years old
- Current session: High School Environmental Science Career Program (Oct 17–Jan 15, 2027)
- General schedule: School field trips are offered as half-day onsite field trips on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays only between 9 am and 12 pm. The 2nd-5th grade field trips also include a virtual pre-field trip presentation. The High School Environmental Science Career Program meets in-person on Saturdays (excluding holidays).
About the provider
The Nature Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo is celebrating 20 Years of Natural Wonder & Wisdom. The Nature Reserve Land Trust’s mission is to preserve and enhance Reserve lands for ecological, educational, charitable, conservation, open space, scientific, and recreational uses. Community outreach includes local fairs, fiestas, county parks, green days, Bugs and Butterflies at Riley Park, Earth Day at Panhe in San Clemente, Ocean Festivals, city celebrations, and programs for Boy and Girl Scouts, conservation and civic organizations, local libraries, and school science nights.
Last updated October 4, 2026.
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