Identify the steps to design a watershed-wise landscape. In this free workshop, discover topics about covering sizing and siting a rainwater collection area, developing a palette of climate-appropriate plants, applying key design principles, and laying out a successful planting plan. Advanced registration is required.
This Academy will breakdown all parts of OC San so that you can walk away with a better understanding of what they do, how, and why. In this class you will discover the daily process of treating wastewater from millions of people. Follow the flow from pipelines to treatment and see how recycled water is produced through the Groundwater Replenishment...
Join Surfrider's beach cleanup at San Clemente Pier and help prevent litter from harming our local water resources. Bring your reusable water bottle, sunscreen and work or garden gloves. Participants will have everything provided to do a beach clean and data collection. Advanced sign up is required. Sign up online for the exact address.
Come to Irby Park to dig, pull, and plant with Surfrider. Activities include removing invasive weeds, planting native vegetation, and working on other important projects. This is a free event and advanced registration is required. Sign up online for the exact address.
Volunteer at Calafia Beach to protect our beautiful ocean. To ensure safety and comfort please bring closed toe shoes, a reusable water bottle, trash picker, sun protection (sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses), and comfortable clothing. Advanced registration is required. Sign up online for the exact address.
How can the plants in your garden help prevent pollution in your community? Learn more in Part 1 of a series on watershed wise landscaping which will discuss building a healthy living soil sponge, collecting 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...
Do your part in keeping your community clean with Orange County Coastkeeper and prevent pollution at Huntington Beach! Make sure to bring closed-toed shoes, comfortable and weather-appropriate clothing, sun protection, and your own cleanup equipment. This is a free event and advanced registration online is required. Sign up for the exact address.
This event is a free journey guided by the NatureScape Garden team that highlights some of South Orange County’s most sensational and sustainable landscapes. You can look forward to water-wise friendly garden elements, beautiful California native plants, educational stations, and more! Guided tours depart every 15 minutes and last about 30 minutes. Space is limited so please register online.
Enjoy the sun and surf by doing your part to prevent pollution at the San Gabriel River Jetty cleanup. This event is free but advanced registration is required. Sign up online for the exact address.
The Surfrider Newport Beach Chapter invites you to participate in their 1st Saturday of the month beach cleanup. They provide gloves and bags. Volunteers are encouraged to bring sunblock, sunglasses, sun and wind protection/layers, hydration in a reusable bottle, and shoes/sandals. Each participant or his/her parent/guardian (if under 18) must sign a waiver.
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.
Join your local water districts in person for a free CA friendly and native plant landscaping class! Learn more in Part 1 of a series on watershed wise landscaping which will discuss building a healthy living soil sponge, collecting rainwater on your property, selecting local native plants that minimize water use and maximize biodiversity, and controlling your irrigation. Advanced registration...