• Bolsa Chica Reserve Watch

    Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve- South Parking Lot (18000 CA-1, Huntington Beach, CA 92648)

    Become a volunteer with the Reserve Watch program. Volunteers work to create awareness through education and outreach to encourage environmentally conscious behavior, monitor critical species for future management and facilitate their rescue when needed. Click the link for more information and to get involved!

  • Sow & Grow: Volunteer at the Native Plant Nursery

    Back Bay Science Center (600 Shellmaker Road, Newport Beach, CA 92660)

    Help Grow Native Plants for Restoration at the Back Bay Science Center. Volunteers assist in seasonal nursery activities such as seed collection and sowing, processing cuttings, composting, and more, no experience needed! Advanced registration is required.

  • Beach Cleanup – San Clemente Pier

    622 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA 92672

    Help prevent litter from harming local water resources at San Clemente Pier with Surfrider. Bring your reusable water bottle, sunscreen, and work/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.

  • Native Plant Restoration at Irby Park

    Irby Park (6770 Ruth Dr. Huntington Beach, CA 92647)

    Join Surfrider at Irby Park to help restore the native landscape! 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.

  • Calafia Beach San Clemente Cleanup

    Calafia Beach (250 Avenida Calafia, San Clemente, CA 92672)

    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.

  • Keep it Wild – Aliso and Wood Canyons

    Aliso & Wood Canyons Visitor Center (28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677)

    Create a healthier habitat for the native plants and wildlife that call Aliso Creek home! Volunteers will assist with various stewardship activities including removing non-native plants, cleaning up the creek or planting native plants. No experience is necessary and all tools will be provided. Please wear long pants, closed-toe shoes and sun protection, and bring water. Advance registration required.

  • Zero Trash Initiative

    Aliso & Wood Canyons Visitor Center (28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677)

    Join the RSM Cares Zero Trash Initiative, led by Brad McGirr, to help clean up our community and protect our waterways on the first Saturday of each month. Meet at 9:45 AM outside Cinépolis in RSM Town Center and the cleanup runs from 10 AM to noon.

  • Discover Upper Newport Bay Kayak Tour

    Join a public group to kayak through the Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve and learn about what makes this place unique! Tours are guided by certified volunteer naturalists. As you gently paddle along, you will have the opportunity to see wetland wildlife while your naturalist guide stops occasionally to talk about the ecology/natural history of the Bay. Only 20 spots...

  • Sow & Grown: Volunteer at the Native Plant Nursery

    Back Bay Science Center (600 Shellmaker Road, Newport Beach, CA 92660)

    Help Grow Native Plants for Restoration at the Back Bay Science Center. Volunteers assist in seasonal nursery activities such as seed collection and sowing, processing cuttings, composting, and more, no experience needed! Advanced registration is required.

  • Jr. Ranger Adventure: Laguna Niguel Regional Park

    Laguna Niguel Regional Park (28241 La Paz Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677)

    Earn a Laguna Niguel Regional Park Jr. Ranger Badge by completing this Jr. Ranger adventure! The OC Parks Jr. Ranger Program encourages park guests to make observations, learn about nature, and feel empowered to be stewards of Orange County's natural resources. Advance registration online is required.

  • Beach Cleanup- The Wedge

    2300 Channel Rd, Newport Beach, CA 92661

    Learn more about Surfrider's beach cleanup program at The Wedge at Newport Beach. Be ready to skim the shoreline and parking lot for waste and collect data for environmental action decisions and connect with other watershed warriors! Advanced registration is required.

  • Native Plant Restoration at River’s End Park

    River's End Park Seal Beach, CA ( 15 1st St, Seal Beach, CA 90740)

    At this free event, you will get the opportunity to remove invasive weeds while enjoying the beauty of River's End Park! Gloves and limited tools will be supplied. Please bring your own if you have them! Sign up for the exact address.