Community members of all ages across Orange County are needed to help keep our local waterways clean! Volunteers should wear appropriate attire, including closed-toe shoes or hiking boots and bring their reusable water bottles, own gardening/work gloves for the Annual Coast Cleanup Day. Some events require advanced registration, check the event closest to you for more information!
The California Landscape Contractors Association and Metropolitan Water District of Southern California now offer a one-of-a-kind certification and educational opportunity for landscape professionals in Southern California. These workshops will offer CEUs for your current certifications and provide you with a participation certificate. The Dual Water Certification classes are free and available only to those within the Metropolitan Water District’s service area.
Lawn transportation can be overwhelming, but this webinar can help. Learn about the expenses involved, prioritizing the choices, and minimizing costs of replacing turf. Advanced registration is required.
Protect our waterways while you support your local community. Join Surfrider at the Newport Pier's farmer's market to learn about their beach cleanup and rid trash from our shores. Sign up online for the exact address.
The California Landscape Contractors Association and Metropolitan Water District of Southern California now offer a one-of-a-kind certification and educational opportunity for landscape professionals in Southern California. These workshops will offer CEUs for your current certifications and provide you with a participation certificate. The Dual Water Certification classes are free and available only to those within the Metropolitan Water District’s service area.
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.
Rid trash from the tall grass and weeds at this month's Santa Ana River Cleanup. The Santa Ana River has many tributaries that feed into it before it meets the ocean, you can do your part to prevent pollution on a local level. Must wear closed toed shoes and pants. Sign up online for the exact address.
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.
Volunteering at the Monarch Nature Trail is a terrific way to learn about Orange County's butterfly population as well as the native plants they depend on for survival. We have volunteer tasks for all ages including watering, seed collection, planting, mulching, weeding, and more. Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes, hat, and sunscreen, and bring drinking water. No registration required.
The California Landscape Contractors Association and Metropolitan Water District of Southern California now offer a one-of-a-kind certification and educational opportunity for landscape professionals in Southern California. These workshops will offer CEUs for your current certifications and provide you with a participation certificate. The Dual Water Certification classes are free and available only to those within the Metropolitan Water District’s service area.
Nature, as it recycles by decompisition, provides us with garden gold! UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will teach you why it's important to recycle organic waste, about the right balance of greens, browns, air, and water, and how soon you can expect your first batch. Using compost can reduce water usage and protect our waterways too. No registration required.
Take this opportunity to dispose of electronic waste and prevent identity theft safely at this City of Rancho Santa Margarita and CR&R Environmental Services event. For more information, call Public Works at (949) 635-1800 x650 or email ahowhannesian@cityofrsm.org.