Join Stand Up to Trash in Dana Point for a day filled with free yoga, a beach cleanup, and a free lunch and learn session at Ocean Institute. Stand Up to Trash encourages participants to bring reusable supplies such as bags, gloves, and water bottles to reduce additional waste. This event is open to all ages advanced registration is required.
Manage weeds and pests while protecting OC's creeks, rivers, and ocean. Attend this webinar to learn about using an integrated pest management program, preventing pest problems, managing weeds and regrowth without chemicals, and non-toxic solutions for pest control. This class is free, but registration is required.
Search the beach, shoreline, and parking lot for litter at Surfrider's San Gabriel River Jetty cleanup. Help clean the shores and collect data to use for making environmental action decisions. Sign up online for the exact address.
IRWD’s Shed Show Road Show is coming to your neighborhood! Chat with landscape expert Juan Garcia about water-wise yard tips and get help applying for a Smart Sprinkler Controller Rebate up to $255 for qualifying residential customers.
Volunteering at the Monarch Nature Trail is a terrific way to learn about Orange County's butterfly population as well as the native plants they depend on for survival. We have volunteer tasks for all ages including watering, seed collection, planting, mulching, weeding, and more. Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes, hat, and sunscreen, and bring drinking water. No registration required.
Join Discovery Cube OC on Saturday, November 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Pumpkins with Purpose event. Drop off your Halloween pumpkin for composting and receive a free child admission coupon with the purchase of an adult ticket. Waste and reycling assistance will be there for any questions and recieve a treat for helping your pumpkin gain...
Learn how invasive plants impact California’s landscapes and waterways, and what’s being done to manage them. Join invasive species expert Chris McDonald for a free webinar on the first Wednesday of the month, 11 AM–noon, as part of UC IPM’s Invasive Species Mini-Series. Registration is required with recordings available on YouTube.
Join California American Water for a free 60-minute live Zoom webinar, “Break It Up! – Permeable Everywhere,” on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Learn how to create permeable hardscape in your garden, including path design, concrete alternatives, and tips for capturing rainwater.
Garden Grove Sanitary District and Republic Services invite residents to Community Cleanup Day. This is a free, self-service event for disposing of bulky items like furniture, mattresses, and e-waste. No hazardous waste, appliances with refrigerants, or tires accepted. For more details on what is and is not accepted please visit ggcity.org/cleanup-days
Celebrate America Recycles® Day with OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) and receive high-quality compost made from residential green waste. This compost is certified by the U.S. Composting Council’s Seal of Testing Assurance (STA). By using compost, you help protect our waterways, conserve landfill space, and enrich your home garden.
Tustin residents are invited to CR&R’s Fall Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 8 AM to 4 PM at the Main Street Water Facility. Help keep this hazardous waste away from our water bodies! Residents can safely dispose of items like paint, cleaners, batteries, electronics, motor oil, and more.
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.