UCCE Master Gardeners will teach you why it's important to compost, the right balance of greens, browns, air, and water, and how soon your first black gold batch will be ready. They'll also go over some tips and tricks to help you troubleshoot any problems that might arise. This class is free and no registration is required.
Get rid of bulky waste the right way. Bring it to this FREE Clean California Dump Day event! Mattresses, furniture, toys, 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...
Bulky waste be gone! Take your items to this FREE Clean California Dump Day event! Mattresses, furniture, toys, 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...
Bring the whole family to take advantage of a free day of entertainment from local community groups, interactive games and workshops for all ages, and a community gathering of government agencies, food trucks, and more! Don't forget your lawn chairs and blankets!
Garden novices, this one is for you! Learn about sizing and siting a stormwater capture area, developing a palette of climate-appropriate plants, applying key design principles, and laying out a successful planting plan. This class is free, but advanced registration is required.
Learn with the experts! 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...
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This is a gardening class for all abilities and all garden sizes! Whether you're standing or seated in a wheelchair, you'll learn how to create a beautiful and watershed-wise garden. This class is free, but you must call 714-288-2410 to register.
Do you have turf? Want to know how to remove it safely or properly maintain it? This webinar will cover removing turf without the use of chemicals, replacing turf with cimate-appropriate planting, keeping turf in place but maintaining it organically, simple lawn care strategies for resilience, and keeping weeds, pets, and disease away. This class is free, but advanced registration...
Watershed-wise landscaping is for everyone! This workshop will go over an overview of your irrigation system, how to program a controller, why drip instead of spray, and easy ways to conserve water. This class is free, but advanced registration is required.
Are you curious about how much it costs to replace turf with a watershed-wise landscape? This webinar will cover what things really cost, priorities in the transformation, alternatives for saving money, and the resources available. This class is free, but advanced registration is required.
Rainwater can be a terrific asset. This FREE webinar by Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWDOC) will discuss selecting a rainwater capture method, swale and berm tips, information about cisterns, and integrating hardscapes. Advanced registration is required.