Join Stand Up to Trash for a day of fun on the water, beach and surrounding areas to cleanup our natural world. Event includes a beach cleanup from 9:00 A.M. - 10:30 A.M., and a free lunch & learn on Watersheds at 10:30 a.m. There are two locations to register, check-in, and weigh-in; at Baby Beach and Ocean Institute. Registration...
Have your garden design questions answered! This webinar will cover sizing and siting a stormwater capture 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.
CA Garden Friendly plants are beautiful and protect OC's waterways! 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.
Protect local wildlife and our waterways by attending this weekly cleanup. Activities may include removing non-native plants, planting natives, watering, trash cleanup and maintaining the Butterfly Garden. Please bring a hat, sunscreen, snacks and water, wear closed-toe shoes, and a long-sleeve shirt is recommended. Tools are provided. Space is limited and advanced registration is required.
Efficient water use helps OC's water resources thrive. This webinar will go over how to program a controller, why to use drip irrigation over spray sprinklers, and easy ways to conserve water. This class is free, but advanced registration is required.
Protect local wildlife and our waterways by attending this weekly cleanup. Activities may include removing non-native plants, planting natives, watering, trash cleanup and maintaining the Butterfly Garden. Please bring a hat, sunscreen, snacks and water, wear closed-toe shoes, and a long-sleeve shirt is recommended. Tools are provided. Space is limited and advanced registration is required.
Level-up your landscape with CA Garden Friendly plants! 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.
Did you know there are turf replacement rebates available? 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.
Design a thriving and waterway-safe garden by yourself! This webinar will cover sizing and siting a stormwater capture 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.
Bring your family and friends on this easy 2.5-mile hike (over moderate but uneven terrain with approximately 45 feet of elevation gain). Starting at the James Dilley Preserve, this hike will go through one of the most diverse areas of Laguna Coast Wilderness Park to Barbara’s Lake and back. This event is free but advanced registration is required.
UCCE Master Gardeners of Orange County will teach you about Orange County's butterfly population, as well as the native plants they depend on to flourish. They'll have 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...
Protect local wildlife and our waterways by attending this cleanup. Activities may include removing non-native plants, planting native plants, and creek cleanup. Please bring a hat, sunscreen, snacks and water, wear closed-toe shoes, and a long-sleeve shirt is recommended. Tools are provided. Advanced registration is required and parking is free for program volunteers.