Earn a Laguna Niguel Regional Park Jr. Ranger Badge by completing this Jr. Ranger adventure! The OC Parks Jr. Ranger Program encourages park guests to make observations, learn about nature, and feel empowered to be stewards of Orange County's natural resources. Advance registration online is required.
Learn more about Surfrider's beach cleanup program at The Wedge at Newport Beach. Be ready to skim the shoreline and parking lot for waste and collect data for environmental action decisions and connect with other watershed warriors! Advanced registration is required.
At this free event, you will get the opportunity to remove invasive weeds while enjoying the beauty of River's End Park! Gloves and limited tools will be supplied. Please bring your own if you have them! Sign up for the exact address.
Keep your community clean and prevent pollution. Join Coastkeeper to help protect Huntington Beach's beautiful waterways! Make sure to bring closed-toed shoes, comfortable and weather-appropriate clothing, sun protection, and your own cleanup equipment. This is a free event and advanced registration online is required.
The City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency, in partnership with Republic Services, invites residents to a free bulky item drop-off event. Dispose of items like furniture, mattresses, and carpets. No appointment needed, but proof of residency is required. Event ends at noon or when capacity is reached.
Don't miss out on the UC Master Gardeners of Orange County Expo Plant Giveaway and Sale! The event includes more than 1,500 plants for purchase and for free, gardening discussions, and a wide array of gardening topics designed to provide research-based sustainable landscape, pest management, and gardening guidance. For more information check the poster and/or visit the website link.
Join a public group to kayak through the Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve and learn about what makes this place unique! Tours are guided by certified volunteer naturalists. As you gently paddle along, you will have the opportunity to see wetland wildlife while your naturalist guide stops occasionally to talk about the ecology and natural history of the Bay. Only...
Want to learn about watersheds, how to collect data for making environmental action decisions, and help cleanup your environment? Hop into a kayak or stand-up paddleboard with Surfrider at their next Huntington Harbor cleanup! There is a 30 person limit and advanced registration is required.
Thirst Project is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide clean water for people with limited access. On April 12th, Dana Hills High School Key Club is hosting a community Walk For Clean Water to support the Thirst Project initiative with a fundraising goal of $5000. The Walk will start from the Dana Point City Hall and end at...
Strengthen your knowledge and appreciation of natural resources near you. Join a Bolsa Chica Land Trust docent on the second and third Sunday of each month for a free guided walking tour of the Bolsa Chica wetlands and mesa. Look for the white canopy and tables at the back of the lot by the footbridge and learn about the history...
Help Grow Native Plants for Restoration at the Back Bay Science Center. Volunteers assist in seasonal nursery activities such as seed collection and sowing, processing cuttings, composting, and more, no experience needed! Advanced registration is required.
SMWD’s Gardens with Style Tour will feature homeowners just like you that display climate friendly sustainable landscapes throughout our community. This self-guided tour will give you the opportunity to visit these beautiful landscapes and speak with the homeowners and their landscape designers.