Enjoy the sun, sand, and surf by keeping it clean. Join the Surfrider Foundation of North Orange County's beach clean up at the Wedge in Newport Beach! This event is free and suitable for watershed protectors of all ages.
Want to learn how to design a jaw-dropping and watershed-wise garden? This webinar will cover sizing and siting a stormwater collection 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.
Drip irrigation can improve the health of your landscape while helping OC's waterways thrive. This webinar will teach you about soil moisture balance, key components of a properly installed drip system, typical problems with drip irrigation and how to avoid them, and developing a successful maintenance practice. This class is free, but advanced registration is required.
Adding native plants is a beautiful way to improve your landscape, reduce water use, and prevent pollution. This webinar will discuss building a healthy living soil sponge, holding rainwater on your property, selecting local native plants that minimize water use and maximize biodiversity, and controlling your irrigation. The class is free, but advanced registration is required.
Collecting rainwater is a simple and effective way to protect OC's water resources. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MET) will discuss selecting a rainwater collection method, swale and berm tips, information about cisterns, and integrating hardscapes. Advanced registration is required.
Looking for a watershed-wise way to replace your turf? This webinar will discuss removing turf without the use of chemicals, replacing turf with climate-appropriate plants, and how to successfully apply for a turf replacement rebate. This class is free, but advanced registration is required.
Take action this Coastal Cleanup Day by attending a cleanup at Descanso Park in San Juan Capistrano! Participants should bring a reusable waterbottle, gloves, and bags/buckets. Also, make sure to apply sunscreen and wear closed-toed shoes. This event is free and parking is available on the street or in the City Hall employee parking lot.
Take action this Coastal Cleanup Day by attending a cleanup at San Clemente Pier! Participants should bring a reusable waterbottle, gloves, and bags/buckets. Also, make sure to apply sunscreen and wear closed-toed shoes. This event is free and the first 100 people to register and show up will receive a free burrito from the Fisherman's Restaurant!
Help protect our precious marine environment! Attend this cleanup at Doheny State Beach near the San Juan Creek River Mouth and lifeguard headquarters to prevent trash from flowing into the ocean. Please bring work or gardening gloves, a reusable water bottle, sun screen, and comfortable clothing. No advanced registration is required and parking passes will be given during check-in.
Today is the beginning of Stormwater Awareness Week! Watch the numerous webinars put on by Stormwater Awareness week on topics ranging from low-impact development, improving the health of wetlands, effective erosion and sediment control, and more. These webinars are free and 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.
Poor irrigation practices are the number one reason plants fail. In this webinar, you will learn about soil moisture balance, key components of a properly installed drip system, typical problems with drip irrigation and how to avoid them, and developing a successful maintenance practice. This class is free, but advanced registration is required.
