Events

Join Save Our Beach for a beach cleanup in Seal Beach from 9:00 AM to 11:45 AM at 15 1st Street. This free monthly event helps keep our coast clean, but please bring your ticket as proof of registration.

Join OC Habitats every third Saturday of the month at the Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy to support coastal dune habitat restoration! Help restore this vital habitat by removing invasive plants, brush, weeds, and debris to reveal sandy space for native species to thrive, all while learning about coastal dune habitat restoration. For more information and to sign up online, visit...

Pretend City Children’s Museum in Irvine is hosting an America Recycles Day celebration to learn about the importance of recycling and waste reduction! The museum will transform into a recycling-themed adventure, offering interactive exhibits and hands-on activities for all ages. The day is part of the national America Recycles Day initiative, which encourages visitors to explore creative ways to reuse...

Protect our waterways while you support your local community. Join Surfrider at the Newport's Pier to learn about their beach cleanup and rid trash from our shores. Sign up online for the exact address.

Join Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks at one of their Land Tending days to create a healthier habitat for the native plants and wildlife that call Aliso Creek their home. Volunteers will assist with various stewardship activities, including removal of non-native plants, hand watering, seed collection, and/or planting of native plants. Advanced registration online is required.

Learn about the seasonal life of California native plants on this enjoyable 2.5 mile hike (175ft of elevation gain over moderately uneven terrain). Participants under age 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. If under 18 years old, a waiver must be signed by a parent/guardian, provided at the start of the event. This hike is free but advanced registration...

Join anytime between 10am-2pm on Sundays for this open house event to tour the facility, including Shellmaker trail, teaching lab, and aquatic lab. Learn about the Back Bay Science Center's Educational Programs and how you can get more involved. You will also find Newport Bay Conservancy’s Native Plant Nursery which, cultivates native California plants and plays a crucial role in...

Actively help restore our local ecosystems by participating in these ongoing habitat restoration days (Tuesdays and Saturdays) while learning about local natural communities and the issues that arise from human activities impacting local habitats. Register online.

Learn how to keep your landscape thriving by making your drip irrigation system more efficient and reliable. Topics include understanding soil moisture balance, identifying key drip system components, reviewing common problems with drip systems and how to avoid them, and developing a successful maintenance routine. This class is free but advanced registration is required.