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Guided natural and cultural history tours (interpretive walks/hikes), plant and wildlife identification, foraging/bushcraft, local waterfalls, birding, tracking, storytelling, outdoor music gatherings, simple living workshops, living history, bouldering, overnight car camping, backpacking, friction fire, acorn processing, bug eating and visits to local landmarks in national forests, national parks, state parks, county parks, city parks, nature reserves, nature preserves and private lands throughout Orange County, Southern California (Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Diego, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties), US, Mexico (Chihuahua and Sonora) & UK (England, Wales and Scotland). Activities are provided by environmental education charity for public benefit. Optional donation of $10 per person.
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CatholicMom
2 contributions
Mar 2022 • Friends
I participated in a foraging hike with Joel. He was barefoot almost the entire time! He taught us about edible plants and other survival skills. My favorite experience was eating raw cactus; I had no idea it was so delicious.
In the picture, there's Joel teaching us about a diy toothbrush.
His nature knowledge is incredible.
He is very personable and explains things easily.
I also attended a family hike with him in the past; he was amazing with the kids.
His volunteer, Ginny, is also wonderful.
In the picture, there's Joel teaching us about a diy toothbrush.
His nature knowledge is incredible.
He is very personable and explains things easily.
I also attended a family hike with him in the past; he was amazing with the kids.
His volunteer, Ginny, is also wonderful.
Written March 29, 2022
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lmn842
2 contributions
May 2017 • Family
Our family has been on many trails with Joel and we always have a great time and learn so much. I highly recommend signing up for one of his waterfall hikes, or foraging hikes, or storytelling hikes, any of his hikes!
Written September 2, 2017
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It is always a pleasure to serve you! Thank you. Happy trails!
Written September 19, 2017
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DawnLeeB
14 contributions
Jun 2017 • Family
Fantastic time hiking to the waterfall in Trabuco Canyon. Along the way Joel showed us what plants are edible and surprisingly, there are many. We now can survive a disaster by simply retreating into nature and feeding off the ample food. It's a slightly technical hike with some steeper sections, several creek crossings and lots of poison oak dodging. we later we saw a beautiful waterfall and the teenagers caught and released some newts. There was even a small swimming hole to take a dip. I have been on many hikes with Joel and I learn something new every time. Highly recommended! Get out and see what is in your back yard.
-Troy Bogert
-Troy Bogert
Written June 20, 2017
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We try our best to provide accurate, educational and entertaining content to empower our guests. Thank you!
Written September 19, 2017
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Lela T
1 contribution
Sep 2016 • Family
Go on a guided hike and learn about the local flora and fauna. We love Naturalist for You! We go with our 3 and 4 year olds and Joel is great about connecting with them too.
Written November 14, 2016
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We can't do it without you! Thank you!
Written September 19, 2017
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Margaret M
TEMECULA3 contributions
Sep 2015 • Family
Venturing into the wilderness? There is none better than Joel Robinson of "Naturalist for You". Even John Muir himself would not be able to provide the experience of connecting with nature that Joel provides. Joel's talents lie in the ability to communicate about his a passion for all things NATURE. He gives hints and highlights about the birds, the bees, the flower, and the trees. He points out amazing things that the average person does not see. His long experience and education provides the foundation to observe and describe. If you want an entertaining and educational experience...there is NONE BETTER than Joel Robinson at Naturalist for You!
Written August 3, 2016
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Thank you for the kind words! It is an honor to serve the community. I stand ready to share more nature experiences with everyone! Happy trails!
Written August 4, 2016
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BleedingHeartLiberal
Orange, CA3 contributions
Oct 2015 • Family
An outing with Joel Robinson is an escape out of the "concrete jungle" and into the wild. It's a chance to see and hear bats, tarantulas, glow worms, and other creepy critters, as well as smell (and sometimes taste) what are, for most of us, unusual and intriguing plants, that have been here for millennia. Can you survive wild California? Do you think it will survive all of us? Take a tour - go outside and find out!
*In the interest of full disclosure I have to admit that I am a friend of Joel & his family - and have been ever since going on his outings more than 10 years ago.
*In the interest of full disclosure I have to admit that I am a friend of Joel & his family - and have been ever since going on his outings more than 10 years ago.
Written August 3, 2016
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Thank you for sharing your sensory experience! As far as we are concerned, the journey is as important as the destination. Our collection of naturalists are prepared to guide everyone to local wilderness. It is my pleasure to help folks escape the "concrete jungle."
Written August 4, 2016
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dreamholder
Long Beach, CA12 contributions
Jul 2016 • Friends
Our family has been on many of Joel's hikes/adventures. He is kind, fun and very knowledgeable about history and botany. He offers many outings with a variety of fun! We are always looking forward to the next adventure Joel has to offer.
Written August 2, 2016
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Thank you for participating in our adventures. We can't do it without you. Looking forward to the next. Happy trails!
Written August 4, 2016
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Jaskel08
California357 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Definitely a lot of fun. We didn't do it with a guide, due to timing..... however I'm sure the guide would have made the experience so much more exciting and memorable.
Strongly recommend taking hiking/tennis shoes. If you arrive at medium tide, like we did, then be prepared to walk barefoot for a section or change into water shoes.
Strongly recommend taking hiking/tennis shoes. If you arrive at medium tide, like we did, then be prepared to walk barefoot for a section or change into water shoes.
Written August 10, 2024
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pldj m
185 contributions
May 2023 • Family
Place is not on the popular side, not on the boat side. It's on the rocks side. Better go there in the morning, otherwise waves tides will make you hard to walk on the rocks road, easy get wet to your shoes and pants. But it's worthy to see the cave.
Written May 31, 2023
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Aye matey! Tis a worthwhile adventure during low tide. It is always a pleasure to guide those who are prepared to get their feet wet and navigate the rocks amongst the tide pools and cliffs. Plenty of sea creatures lurk about and the peregrine falcons sometimes appear. The remote cave is vast and beckons curious travelers.
Written June 1, 2023
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Navigate201631
Brooklyn, NY4 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
Really awesome!
There were so many great things to see, so many sea creatures in the tide pools, the captain was really funny and a great guide. He played really fun songs and told wonderful stories!
The caves were amazing!!
We were able to see the sun setting in the caves and it was just beautiful. Absolutely perfect.
Highly recommended :)
There were so many great things to see, so many sea creatures in the tide pools, the captain was really funny and a great guide. He played really fun songs and told wonderful stories!
The caves were amazing!!
We were able to see the sun setting in the caves and it was just beautiful. Absolutely perfect.
Highly recommended :)
Written November 26, 2022
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Hi there, my husband, myself and 2 daughters are planning a trip to Anaheim in Late May this year from the UK. We’ll be visiting the Disney Parks etc but want to see a bit of the natural side of Orange County. We’d love to do a guided hike in one of your parks. We have reasonable fitness levels and our daughters are age 11 and 8. How do we go about booking a guided hike?
Written January 14, 2020
Hello Suzanne,
I sent this message to you in an email as well. Thank you for your interest in our services. We can discuss details via email or by phone. Do you know the exact date when you would be available, so I may check our calendar? 2 options...
a) Private guided hike, which requires a minimum donation of $200 for a 2-3 hour experience. Donation may increase based on the travel distance to the location, length of hike, content complexity and other logistics.
b) Public guided hike that is FREE with a possiblity of 1-16 additional hike participants.
Do you have any content/location preferences (plants, wildlife, foraging, survival skills, Native American, morning, midday, afternoon, evening, waterfalls, mountains, foothills, valley, watercourses, wildflowers, deserts, forests, coast, living history, etc.)? Do you require transportation? Do you require any other travel assistance?
By the way, if you don't mind my asking, what part of the UK are you traveling from?
Kind regards,
Joel Robinson
Director & Head Naturalist
Naturalist For You
001+714-639-8480
Office Hours: 8AM-5PM, Wednesday - Sunday
Mission: Connecting everyone to local wilderness!
Written January 15, 2020
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