It's no secret that good soil is essential to a healthy garden but how do you know you have good soil? In this presentation, UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will help you learn how to evaluate your soil and give you the steps to produce a bountiful and sustainable landscape and/or garden. This event is free and open to...
Provide support to the critical habitat of River's End Park during this free event. Volunteers will remove invasive weeds while enjoying the beautiful sunset! Gloves and limited tools will be supplied. Please bring your own if you have them!
Join the restoration effort at Trestles within San Onofre State Beach. This event aims to remove trash and invasive, non-native plant species and maintain this fragile area to protect the coastline from erosion. Sign up in advance to secure your spot!
Do your part to help keep Huntington State Beach clean! You will learn about the beach cleanup program and how to collect data for making environmental decisions. Advanced registration is required.
Curious about watershed-wise garden design? This free workshop includes topics covering sizing and siting a rainwater collection area, developing a palette of climate-appropriate plants, applying key design principles, and laying out a successful planting plan. Advanced registration is required.
Get ready to dig, pull, and plant at Irby Park! Join Surfrider to remove invasive weeds, plant native vegetation, and work on other important projects. This is a free event and advanced registration is required.
Join Coastkeeper at Calafia Beach in an effort to protect and restore the environments we call home with the beach cleanup. To ensure safety and comfort please bring closed toe shoes, a reusable water bottle, trash picker, sun protection (sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses), and comfortable clothing. Advanced registration is required.
How can the plants in your garden help prevent pollution in your community? Learn more in Part 1 of a series on watershed wise landscaping which will discuss building a healthy living soil sponge, collecting 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...
Transform your existing 'conventional' garden into a resilient, watershed wise landscape. Topics in this webinar include management practices for healthy landscapes, care for traditional ornamental plants, drought tolerance through polyculture lawns, irrigation efficiency, and protecting plants in times of drought. The class is free, but advanced registration is required.
Did you know you can use rainwater as a resource in your yard? Come learn the best rainwater collection practices! This webinar will discuss selecting a rainwater collection method, swale and berm tips, information about cisterns, and integrating hardscapes. Advanced registration is required.
You could qualify for a turf removal rebate! 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.
Now in its 54th year, the Dana Point Festival of Whales is one of the longest running whale festivals in the United States! Bring your whole family to participate in activities focused on marine education, conservation, and appreciation for these majestic marine animals. This festival has many free and paid activities which require advanced RSVP.