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5 Senses of Science and Nature at Carbon Canyon Regional Park in Brea

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The folks at OCParks.com alerted me to this very unique ranger program that’s ongoing at Carbon Canyon Regional Park in Brea.  Even if you can’t make it on Thursdays for the program, the park is beautiful and worth a family visit. Explore the beauty and wonder of the only Redwood grove in Orange County by [...]

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Nature’s Nightlife in Carbon Canyon Regional Park

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Join the official OC Parks (OCParks.com) on Friday, May 20, for a family-friendly evening exploring the amazing nocturnal world of Carbon Canyon through informative presentations, hands-on activities and a twilight nature walk. From coyotes to opossums, we’ll unravel the mysteries of nature’s night shift and explain why they prefer the cloak of darkness to the [...]

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Tri-City Park in Placentia: See Turtles in the Lake and Dodge Waddling Waterfowl

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Tri-City Park in Placentia has a beautiful lake in the center with a path that goes around it. There’s even a shortcut that goes across a couple of bridges that my toddler loves and runs for as soon as we start our walk. Tri-City is very near Brea Sports Park. Location: Take the 57 Freeway [...]

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Brea Sports Park Playground: There’s A Bluebird, But It’s Not On My Shoulder

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Brea Sports Park’s playground lies at the edge of an incredible lawn surrounded by massive baseball diamonds marked by high black chain link backstops.  There’s an awesome aerial photo on the planning firm’s website. You can’t miss it when you drive by on Birch Street.  The picnic tables surrounding the playground make it really easy [...]

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Carbon Canyon Regional Park: The $5 Park with $10 Worth of Fun

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Carbon Canyon Regional Park in Brea is ridiculously fun. FOUR playgrounds lie in sprinting distance of one another – with views of a small lake. Bring a picnic and plan to stay all day for nature hikes and wildlife viewing. Kudos to Orange County for bringing the best in playgrounds to its kids. Directions to [...]

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