When planning a garden, it's important to consider plant selection, soil, water, hardscape, softscape, and maintenance. Get started with this presentation by OC Master Gardeners! They will discuss activity mapping, composting, when to plant, and more. This class is free and no registration is required.
Are you interested in removing your turf to protect OC's waterways? This webinar will discuss removing turf without chemicals, replacing turf with climate-appropriate plants, simple and resilient lawn care strategies, and managing weeds, pests, and disease. This class is free, but advanced registration is required.
Learn about watershed-wise alternatives to turf and green grass! This workshop will talk about the importance of polycultures and diversity, how to select a blend of groundcovers for optimal resiliency and soil health, a step-by-step process to accomplish the transition, opportunities for rainwater collection, and managing limited irrigation. This class is free, but advanced registration is required.
Upgrade your landscape with CA Garden Friendly plants! 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.
Celebrate Earth Day at the Santa Margarita Water District on Saturday, April 20th as we clean up our watershed! All ages are welcome! Volunteer hours and more at this free event! Registration is required. WHAT TO BRING: Gloves, trash bags/buckets, comfortable shoes, reusable/refillable bottle to hydrate.
Protect San Clemente's gorgeous coastline at Clear The Pier's beach cleanup! Bring closed toe shoes, sunglasses or a hat, comfortable clothes, reusable gloves, sunscreen, and a reusable water bottle. The Fisherman's Restaurant will be providing complimentary burritos for those registered, so sign up in advance!
Clean up Huntington Beach this Earth Day! Bring closed toe shoes, sunglasses or a hat, comfortable clothes, reusable gloves, sunscreen, and a reusable water bottle. Advanced registration is required and free parking is available once you register.
Clean up Huntington Beach this Earth Day! Bring closed toe shoes, sunglasses or a hat, comfortable clothes, reusable gloves, sunscreen, and a reusable water bottle. Advanced registration is required and free parking is available once you register.
California State Parks needs your help! Join them to plant a variety of OC Garden Friendly plants to protect our ocean and attract pollinators. There is no sign up required and they will meet under the green canopies near the park entrance.
Join Stand Up to Trash for a day of fun on the water, beach and surrounding areas to cleanup our natural world. Event includes yoga from 8:00 A.M. - 9:00 A.M. in the grass at Baby Beach, a beach cleanup from 9:00 A.M. - 10:30 A.M., and a free lunch & learn on Watersheds at 10:30 a.m. There are two...
Keep OC's creeks, rivers, and ocean healthy with CA Garden Friendly plants! 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.
If you currently have turf, there are rebates to replace it available! 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.
