Collect rainwater to protect our waterways from pollution and reduce water waste! 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.
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...
CA Garden Friendly plants are beautiful and protect OC's waterways! 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.
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...
Protect local wildlife and our waterways by attending this cleanup. Activities may include removing non-native plants, planting native plants, and creek cleanup. Please bring a hat, sunscreen, snacks and water, wear closed-toe shoes, and a long-sleeve shirt is recommended. Tools are provided. Advanced registration is required and parking is free for program volunteers.
There are rebates available for turf replacement! 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.
Remove, replace, or maintain your turf the organic way. 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.
Irrigate your property the watershed-wise way. This webinar will go over how to program a controller, why to use drip irrigation over spray sprinklers, and easy ways to conserve water. This class is free, but advanced registration is required.
Bring 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...
Join Stand Up to Trash at Baby Beach. Have fun helping clean up the beach and surrounding areas to protect our natural environment. Event includes 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 locations to register, check-in, and weigh-in; at Baby Beach and Ocean Institute....
Planting CA Garden Friendly plants keeps our waterways healthy and beautifies your landscape! 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.
Good soil is vital for any thriving garden. Learn the components of soil, how to evaluate your garden's soil, and the steps you can take to enrich your garden.This class is free and registration is not required.