H2OC Stormwater Program

Yoga, Beach Cleanup, and Lunch & Learn (Trashure Hunt- Coastal Cleanup Day)
2025-10-19 08:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 34451 Ensenada Pl, Dana Point, CA 92629
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.

Surf + Beach Cleanup - Newport Beach Pier's Farmer's Market
2025-10-19 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-09-28 08:00 - 09:30, 2025-08-31 08:00 - 10:00 | 1 Newport Pier, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Protect our waterways while you support your local community. Join Surfrider at the Newport Pier’s farmer’s market to learn about their beach cleanup and rid trash from our shores. Sign up online for the exact address.

Native Plant Restoration at River's End Park in Seal Beach
2025-10-18 09:00 - 11:00 | River’s End Park Seal Beach, CA ( 15 1st St, Seal Beach, CA 90740), Seal Beach
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.

Drip Irrigation Fundamentals
2025-10-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
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.

E-Waste Disposal & Document Shredding
2025-10-11 08:00 - 12:00 | 29977 Avenida De Las Banderas, 29977 Avenida De Las Banderas, Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Take this opportunity to dispose of electronic waste and prevent identity theft safely at this City of Rancho Santa Margarita and CR&R Environmental Services event. For more information, call Public Works at (949) 635-1800 x650 or email ahowhannesian@cityofrsm.org.

Composting
2025-10-08 09:00 - 10:00 | Huntington Beach Senior Center at Central Park 18041 Golden West. St. Huntington Beach. CA
Nature, as it recycles by decomposition, provides us with garden gold! UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will teach you why it’s important to recycle organic waste, about the right balance of greens, browns, air, and water, and how soon you can expect your first batch. Using compost can reduce water usage and protect our waterways too. No registration required.

Dual Water Certification Program
2025-10-07 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-30 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-23 09:00 - 16:00 | Register for the location
The California Landscape Contractors Association and Metropolitan Water District of Southern California now offer a one-of-a-kind certification and educational opportunity for landscape professionals in Southern California. These workshops will offer CEUs for your current certifications and provide you with a participation certificate. The Dual Water Certification classes are free and available only to those within the Metropolitan Water District’s service area.

Monarch Nature Trail - Huntington Beach
2025-10-04 09:00 - 11:00 | 14341 Spa Drive Huntington Beach, CA
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.

Native Plant Restoration at Irby Park
2025-10-04 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Irby Park (6770 Ruth Dr. Huntington Beach, CA), Huntington Beach
Join Surfrider at Irby Park to help restore the native landscape! Activities include removing invasive weeds, planting native vegetation, and working on other important projects. This is a free event and advanced registration is required. Sign up online for the exact address.

Santa Ana river
2025-10-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Huntington Beach, CA 92646 (sign up to see exact location)
Rid trash from the tall grass and weeds at this month’s Santa Ana River Cleanup. The Santa Ana River has many tributaries that feed into it before it meets the ocean, you can do your part to prevent pollution on a local level. Must wear closed toed shoes and pants. Sign up online for the exact address.

Beach Cleanup - San Clemente Pier
2025-10-04 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-09-06 08:00 - 10:00 | 622 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA 92672
Help prevent litter from harming local water resources at San Clemente Pier with Surfrider. Bring your reusable water bottle, sunscreen, and work/garden gloves. Participants will have everything provided to do a beach clean and data collection. Advanced sign up is required. Sign up online for the exact address.

Lawn Transformation on a Budget
2025-09-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
Lawn transportation can be overwhelming, but this webinar can help. Learn about the expenses involved, prioritizing the choices, and minimizing costs of replacing turf. Advanced registration is required.

Coastal and Inner Coastal Cleanup Day - Orange County Cleanups List
2025-09-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Various cities across Orange County
Community members of all ages across Orange County are needed to help keep our local waterways clean! Volunteers should wear appropriate attire, including closed-toe shoes or hiking boots and bring their reusable water bottles, own gardening/work gloves for the Annual Coast Cleanup Day. Some events require advanced registration, check the event closest to you for more information!

Harbor Cleanup - Huntington Harbor
2025-09-07 08:15 - 11:00 | 4281 Warner Avenue Huntington Beach, CA 92649.
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.

Efficient Supplemental Irrigation
2025-08-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
This is part of a free series on learning how to design a yard using the principles of watershed-wise landscaping. This session will focus on irrigation systems, programming a controller, why drip over spray, and easy ways to conserve water. Advanced registration is required.

Beach Cleanup - Warner/PCH
2025-08-24 08:00 - 12:00 | Huntington Beach, CA 92649 (sign up to see exact location), Huntington Beach
Show you care about the local community and our waterways. Join Surfrider to learn about their beach cleanup, rid trash from the shores, and collect data needed for making environmental decisions. Sign up online for the exact address.
