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 the whole family on this easy 2.5-mile family 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.

Drip Irrigation Fundamentals

Webinar CA, United States

Take advantage of drip irrigation! This webinar will cover soil moisture balance, key components of a properly installed drip system, typical problems with drip and how to avoid them, and developing a successful maintenance practice. This class is free, but advanced registration is required.

Free

Goodbye Grass: Qualify for a Turf Replacement Rebate

Webinar CA, United States

Get rid of turf, the waterway-safe way. 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.

Free

CA Friendly Native Plant Landscape Webinar

Webinar CA, United States

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 controling your irrigation. The class is free, but advanced registration is required.

Free

Dump Day & Bagged Compost Give Away

Fountain Valley Sports Park 16400 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley, CA, United States

Take your bulky household waste to this FREE Clean California Dump Day event! Mattresses, furniture, toys, and e-waste, and more will be accepted. Hazardous materials (batteries, oils, paints), concrete, treated wood, and tires will not be accepted. Make sure to come early because once capacity is reached, no further items will be accepted. Also, please cover your load as uncovered...

Free

Rancho Santa Margarita Cleanup

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

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Free

Restoration Day – Watering and Weeding in Peters Canyon

Peters Canyon Regional Park 8548 E. Canyon View Ave., Orange, CA, United States

Lend a helping hand and dedicate your morning to this seasonally appropriate restoration. This restoration event will plant native shrubs, water recently planted natives, and weed restoration plots. Bring strong gardening gloves, trail snacks and water, and wear sun protection and clothes you don't mind getting dirty. This program is free and advanced registration is required.

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.

Irrigation & Water Use Efficiency

Webinar CA, United States

Water use efficiency is critical to protecting our water resources. This webinar will go over how to program a controller, why drip over spray, and easy ways to conserve water. This class is free, but advanced registration is required.

Garden Design Workshop

Webinar CA, United States

Design a thriving and waterway-safe garden! This webinar will cover 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

Rainwater Harvesting

Webinar CA, United States

Rainwater is a resource! 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