UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will talk about activity mapping, when to plant, the right plant in the right place, and other resources you'll need to create a beautiful garden. For more information visit https://mgorange.ucanr.edu/ and click "Laguna Niguel - Right Plant Right Place" in the column on the right.
Learn about Orange County's butterfly population, as well as the native plants they depend on. There will be 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 required for this in-person free event. Make sure to wear tennis shoes, a...
This webinar will discuss 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 managing weeds, pests, and disease.
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will teach you why it is important to recycle organic waste, about the right balance of greens, browns, air and water, and how soon you can expect your first batch! Take a look at the traditional method and the UC rapid method. Check out some nifty compost bins and do a little troubleshooting. Then...
This free class by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California will teach you sizing and siting the stormwater capture area, developing a palette of climate-appropriate plants, applying key design principles, and laying out a successful planting plan. Registration is required and only available to Metropolitan Water District service area customers.
Learn how to design a yard using the four principles of watershed-wise landscaping: build a healthy living soil sponge, hold rainwater on your property, select local native plants that minimize water use and maximize biodiversity, and control your irrigation. The class is free, but registration is required and limited to customers of the Metropolitan Water District service area.
This webinar will focus on: understanding irrigation’s role in maintaining a soil moisture balance, the purpose and potential of a weather-based controller, basic terminology and programming principles, and identifying special functions like cycle & soak. The class is free, but registration is required.
Help restore this ecological reserve's riparian and salt marsh habitats by removing invasive species and planting native plants! Make sure to bring your face mask, layers, hate/sunscreen, refillable water bottle, and work gloves. Don't forget long pants and closed-toed shoes too!
Learn criteria and considerations in selecting a rainwater capture method, swale and berm tips, information about cisterns, and integrating hardscapes. This class is free, but registration is required.
Get your hands dirty by removing invasive species, planting native species, and cleaning up around the Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy. Make sure to bring your face mask, layers, hate/sunscreen, refillable water bottle, and work gloves. You WILL get dirty, so don't forget long pants and closed toed shoes too!
OC Waste & Recycling is hosting a FREE marine flare collection event. Bring your unwanted or expired marine flares and smoke signals to 34555 Casitas Pl. on Saturday, August 27th from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. OC Health will also be on site promoting their FREE Bilge Pad Exchange Program and participants will receive free boater kit and flare discount coupons courtesy...
To register contact Elyse Toal at volunteercoordinator@hsb.surfrider.org