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.
Rainwater collection can help you make an impact in protecting our water resources. This workshop will discuss basics like rainwater collection in soil and dive into more advanced topics like considerations for grading correctly in urban areas, hillside rainwater collection, and the role of cisterns. This class is free but advanced registration is required.
Proper water use and efficiency can help you save water! This webinar will go over how to program a controller, why to use drip irrigation over spray sprinklers, and easy ways to conserve water. This class is free, but advanced registration is required.
Save water and protect OC's creeks, rivers, and ocean! 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.
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.
Join Surfrider to restore Irby Park! Help remove invasive weeds, plant native vegetation, build sheds, and work on other important projects. This is a free event and advanced registration is required.
Protect a critical habitat for local birds and crustaceans by helping restore 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!
Start using rainwater as a resource and learn the best practices 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.
Garden design can be overwhelming, but this webinar can help. Learn about 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.
Learn the basics of home composting! This in-person talk will give you valuable insights into sustainable practices while making a positive important on our waterways. This event is free and advanced registration is required.
Join Coastkeeper to remove trash from Huntington State Beach near tower 2 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.
Curious about how native plants help 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.
