Join us for a community cleanup to protect our local waterways and the ecosystems they connect to. We'll be cleaning the Houston Channel, which flows into Fullerton Creek that eventually feeds into the San Gabriel River, carrying water all the way to the Pacific Ocean! The pollution in our neighborhoods doesn't stay local! It travels downstream, impacting wildlife, water quality,...
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...
The City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency invites residents to a free household hazardous drop-off event. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to safely dispose of unwanted household chemicals that cannot be disposed of in the regular trash. No appointment needed, but proof of residency is required. For more details on what you can bring, check out the...
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.
The Bolsa Chica Stewards invite the public to join them on the first Sunday and third Saturday of each month for their habitat restoration efforts. Help them care for the new plants, remove non-native plants, pick up trash, and other maintenance tasks to prevent pollution of local waterways. Pre-registration and event sign up is required.
This highly requested webinar takes attendees through the step-by-step process of creating a successful Watershed Wise design including rain garden and permeable landscape design and placement, the role of native plants in creating biodiversity, and more! The class is free, but advance registration is required. Please go to the link to register.
Earn a Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness 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.
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. Signup in advance to secure your spot!
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.
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.
Support local schools and reduce pollution by attending the Placentia Chamber of Commerce E-Waste recycling event. Items accepted include computer monitors, TVs, printers, laptops, VCR/DVD players, anything with a screen and/or cord! For more information, call (714)528-1873.
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...