Thanks to the Ocean Cleanup

Doheny State Beach 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA, United States

Give back to our beautiful ocean by attending this beach clean up! Meet at the picnic tables next to the lifeguard headquarters and dress for the weather. Also, please bring work gloves and ample drinking water!

Nature Area Cleanup

Fountain Valley Clean Up 16801 Euclid St., Fountain Valley, CA, United States

Protect local wildlife and our waterways by attending this weekly cleanup. Activities may include removing non-native plants, planting natives, watering, trash cleanup and maintaining the Butterfly Garden. Please bring a hat, sunscreen, snacks and water, wear closed-toe shoes, and a long-sleeve shirt is recommended. Tools are provided. Space is limited and advanced registration is required.

Garden Design Workshop

Webinar CA, United States

Garden design can be challenging, but this webinar can help. They will go over sizing and siting a stormwater capture 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.

Free

Nature Area Cleanup

Fountain Valley Clean Up 16801 Euclid St., Fountain Valley, CA, United States

Protect local wildlife and our waterways by attending this weekly cleanup. Activities may include removing non-native plants, planting natives, watering, trash cleanup and maintaining the Butterfly Garden. Please bring a hat, sunscreen, snacks and water, wear closed-toe shoes, and a long-sleeve shirt is recommended. Tools are provided. Space is limited and advanced registration is required.

Family Hike

Nix Nature Center 18751 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach

Bring your family and friends on this easy 2.5-mile hike (over moderate but uneven terrain with approximately 45 feet of elevation gain). Starting at the James Dilley Preserve, this hike will go through one of the most diverse areas of Laguna Coast Wilderness Park to Barbara’s Lake and back. This event is free but advanced registration is required.

Deciphering Your Irrigation Controller

Webinar CA, United States

Let's talk about your irrigation controller! Learn about soil moisture balance, the purpose and potential of a weather-based controller, special functions, troubleshooting typical problems, and more! This class is free and registration is required.

Free

Goodbye Grass: Qualify for a Turf Replacement Rebate

Webinar CA, United States

Learn about turf replacement rebates! 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.

Free

Rainwater Harvesting

Webinar CA, United States

Rainwater can help you irrigate your landscape! This FREE webinar by Metropilitan 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.

Free

Rainwater Harvesting

Webinar CA, United States

Utilize rainwater as a resource for your needs! This FREE webinar by 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.

Free

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off

Cypress Civic Center 5275 Orange Ave., Cypress, CA, United States

Take your household hazardous waste for FREE to this City of Cypress Day event! Any type of household product that requires special handling under environmental law and prohibits disposal as regular trash will be accepted (batteries, bleach, oils, etc.). Appliances, ammunition, and biological waste will not be accepted. Proof of Cypress residency is required (valid driver's license or utility bill)....

Monarch Nature Trail Volunteer Day

5302 Rancho Road Huntington Beach, CA 5302 Rancho Rd., Huntington Beach

UCCE Master Gardeners of Orange County will teach you about Orange County's butterfly population, as well as the native plants they depend on to flourish. They'll have volunteer tasks for all ages like watering, seed collection, mulching, weeding, and more! Youth attendees will be able to participate in a "hands-on" nature activity too. No registration is required for this in-person...

Free

Rancho Santa Margarita Cleanup

Rancho Santa Margarita City Hall 22112 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, United States

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Free