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...
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 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.
Learn how to use best management practices for capturing rainwater in the landscape using both passive and active methods. Topics include choosing the right rainwater capture method for your landscape, siting and sizing rain gardens for optimal performance, maintenance tips and troubleshooting common issues, and managing overflow to prevent erosion and flooding. This class is free but advanced registration is...
The FLOW (follow & learn about the ocean and wetlands) program is a community-based water quality research program designed to better understand, identify, and respond to sources of pollution. FLOW volunteers collect a weekly ocean water sample from different water collection sites and analyze its chemical properties and planktonic composition. Starting point will be the Bolsa Chica State Beach –...
Learn how to optimize water use, improve plant health, and reduce runoff by understanding the relationship between soil, water, and system performance. Topics include an overview and basics of irrigation systems, typical irrigation problems and troubleshooting, weather-based controllers, programming essentials, and more. This class is free but advanced registration is required.
The City's tri-annual Bulky Item Drop Off Day is back! Take advantage of this FREE event by bringing items that cannot be picked up on regular collection days and keep them our of our waterways. Goodwill and onsite document shredding will also be available. For more information, please contact Public Works at publicworks@danapoint.org
Help care for the native plant nursery in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. Native plants are nature's filtration system to slow stormwater pollution. Volunteers may collect seeds, sow seeds in flats, bump plants up, plant at restoration sites, sterilize plant containers, and generally help maintain the nursery. Gain hands-on experience with habitat restoration while working alongside other like-minded plant lovers! All...
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.
Keep the beach clean while enjoying an incredible view at the Doheny State Beach Foundation Community Beach Cleanup. Invite your friends, family, and neighbors to increase your impact. If you can, bring your own recycled bag, buckets, gloves, or other supplies to make this event as zero waste as possible. No advanced registration is required.