Come learn the best practices for passive and active rainwater collection! The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MET) will discuss selecting a rainwater collection method, swale and berm tips, information about cisterns, and integrating hardscapes. Advanced registration is required.
Protect OC's watersheds while being active! Join the Surfrider Foundation of North Orange County's river clean up starting at Huntington Beach! This event is free and suitable for watershed protectors of all ages. Closed toe shoes and pants are required.
Join Surfrider in the effort to restore River's End Park, a critical habitat for local birds and crustaceans! They will be removing 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!
Want to learn how to design a jaw-dropping and watershed-wise garden? This webinar will 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. This class is free, but advanced registration is required.
California native plants can help you reduce your water use. Learn from Master Gardeners of Orange County about selection, planting, and maintenance of beautiful California natives that are adapted to our dry climate. This class is free and advanced registration is required.
Learn proper yard design using the principles of watershed-wise landscaping! In this free webinar, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MET) will discuss selecting a rainwater collection method, swale and berm tips, information about cisterns, and integrating hardscapes. Advanced registration is required.
California native plants can be tremendous additions to your landscape. Learn from Master Gardeners of Orange County about selection, planting, and maintenance of beautiful California natives that are adapted to our dry climate. This class is free and advanced registration is required.
Join Coastkeeper to remove trash from Califia Beach before it reaches the Pacific Ocean! To ensure safety and comfort please bring closed toe shoes like rain or rubber boots, a reusable water bottle, trash picker, sun protection (sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses), and comfortable clothing. Advanced registration is required.
Looking for a watershed-wise way to replace your turf? 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.
Hügelkultur is the practice of turning woody materials into composting mounds.Learn about it and how it can collect rainwater, form nutrient-dense soil, and prevent runoff pollution. This class is free, but registration is required.
Poor irrigation practices are the number one reason plants fail. 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.
Adding native plants is a beautiful way to improve your landscape, reduce water use, and prevent pollution. This in-person class 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.