Stormwater Awareness Week

Webinar CA, United States

Today is the beginning of Stormwater Awareness Week! Watch the numerous webinars put on by Stormwater Awareness week on topics ranging from low-impact development, improving the health of wetlands, effective erosion and sediment control, and more. These webinars are free and advanced registration is required.

Native Plant Restoration at Irby Park

Irby Park 6770 Ruth Dr., Huntington Beach, California

Get digging, pulling and planting at Irby Park! Join Surfrider to remove invasive weeds, plant native vegetation, and work on other important projects. This is a free event and advanced registration is required.

Garden Design Workshop

Webinar CA, United States

Learn about watershed conscious garden design in this free workshop. Topics include cover sizing and siting a stormwater collection area, developing a palette of climate-appropriate plants, applying key design principles, and laying out a successful planting plan. Advanced registration is required.

Free

Goodbye Grass, Hello Garden: Qualify for Rebates

Webinar CA, United States

Do you know if you qualify for a turf removal rebate? This webinar will discuss removing turf without the use of chemicals, replacing turf with climate-appropriate plants, and how to successfully apply for a turf replacement rebate. This class is free, but advanced registration is required.

Free

Rainwater Tank Tour

Santa Margarita Water District 26111 Antonio Pkwy., Las Flores

Join us for a timely 3-part DIY series that will help you learn how to plan, design, and install a rainwater tank on your property. Registration is FREE but required. Customers are encouraged to participate in all three classes in the series, but it is not required.

Huntington Harbour Cleanup

Huntington Harbor Boat Rentals 16732 Pacific Coast Hwy, Sunset Beach, CA, United States

Join Surfrider to help keep Huntington Habour clean. You will learn about the Anaheim Bay/Huntington Harbour watershed, and ocean dumping, and how to collect data for making environmental decisions. There is a 30 person limit and advanced registration is required.

CA Friendly Native Plant Landscape Webinar

Online webinar

Planting OC garden friendly plants are impactful and beautiful ways to prevent pollution! This webinar will discuss building a healthy living soil sponge, holding rainwater on your property, selecting local native plants that minimize water use and maximize biodiversity, and controlling your irrigation. The class is free, but advanced registration is required.

Free

Native Plant Restoration at River’s End Park

Irby Park 6770 Ruth Dr., Huntington Beach, California

Provide support to the critical habitat of River's End Park. Volunteers will remove invasive weeds while enjoying the beautiful sunset! This is a free event and they will supply gloves and limited tools. Please bring your own if you have them!

Drip Irrigation Fundamentals

Webinar CA, United States

Are you underwatering or overwatering your landscape? In this webinar you will learn about soil moisture balance, key components of a properly installed drip system, typical problems with drip irrigation and how to avoid them, and developing a successful maintenance practice. This class is free, but advanced registration is required.

Free

Goodbye Grass, Hello Garden: Qualify for Rebates

Webinar CA, United States

Learn about available turf removal rebates! This webinar will discuss removing turf without the use of chemicals, replacing turf with climate-appropriate plants, and how to successfully apply for a turf replacement rebate. This class is free, but advanced registration is required.

Free

San Gabriel River Jetty Costume Beach Cleanup

San Gabriel River Jetty @Seal Beach 15 1st St. - end of 1st St. (River's End Cafe), Seal Beach, CA, United States

Enjoy the sun and sand while keeping Seal Beach clean! Join the Surfrider Foundation of North Orange County's San Gabriel River Jetty cleanup. This event is free and suitable for people of all ages.

Free

Keeping Rain in the Garden

Webinar CA, United States

Start using rainwater as a resource and learn the best rainwater collection practices! This webinar will discuss selecting a rainwater collection method, swale and berm tips, information about cisterns, and integrating hardscapes. Advanced registration is required.

Free