Participate in Spring cleaning by keeping E-waste out of our waterways. The City of Buena Park and EDCO are hosting a great opportunity to safely dispose of old electronics and paper documents. Residents can also pick up free mulch and compost while supplies last. This is a self-serve, self-loading service, so bring your own cans/bags and shovel. For more information...
Rid trash from the tall grass and weeds at this month's Santa Ana River Cleanup. The Santa Ana River has many tributaries that feed into it before it meets the ocean, you can do your part to prevent pollution on a local level. Must wear closed toed shoes and pants. Sign up online for the exact address.
Join the mission to protect our underwater pals, keep the wildlife safe, and stop trash in its tracks before it hits the waves with Coastal Corridor Alliance. Every fourth Saturday meet at Newport Lifeguard Tower 74 to pick up trash and help keep our waterways and community clean. Register on Eventbrite and sign the online liability waiver to participate.
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/natural history of the Bay. Only 20 spots...
Learn and work together towards habitat restoration stewardship in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. Native plants are nature's filtration system to slow stormwater pollution. As a volunteer, you will collect seeds, remove non-native plants, plant native ones. Gloves and tools will be provided. Participants should bring water, closed-toe shoes, layered clothing and sun protection. Advance registration required.
Help keep the waters of the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve healthy! On the last Sundays of the month, help clean up trash from the area around the south parking lot and footbridge. Tools, gloves and buckets will be provided. Click the link to register online.
The event will feature hands-on learning stations, student showcases, and a family-friendly community fair aimed at inspiring environmental responsibility and community wellness. Our theme this year is: “Grow Local, Heal Together”, with a sub-theme of “Heal the Earth, Heal Ourselves.”
Celebrate Earth Day by volunteering at the Niguel Botanical Preserve located in Crown Valley Park. Volunteers will plant, weed, add mulch, and clean up areas to help the gardens and our waterways thrive. Wear gardening clothes and closed-toe shoes. Gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided and plants will be available for sale at the Amphitheater. Pre-register online to...
Become a volunteer with the Reserve Watch program. Volunteers work to create awareness through education and outreach to encourage environmentally conscious behavior, monitor critical species for future management and facilitate their rescue when needed. Click the link for more information and to get involved!
Join Surfrider at Irby Park to help restore the native landscape! Activities include removing invasive weeds, planting native vegetation, and working on other important projects. This is a free event and advanced registration is required. Sign up online for the exact address.