The Garden Grove Sanitary District in partnership with Republic Services is hosting this Community Cleanup Day program in an effort to help residents properly dispose of bulky items, non-refrigerant appliances, electronic waste, mattresses, carpet, and green waste for free. Electronic waste, including printers and computers are also accepted. This will be a self-service event in which residents will be unloading...
Create a healthier habitat for the native plants and wildlife that call Aliso Creek home! Volunteers will assist with various stewardship activities including removing non-native plants, cleaning up the creek or planting native plants. No experience is necessary and all tools will be provided. Please wear long pants, closed-toe shoes and sun protection, and bring water. Advanced registration required.
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.
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.
Join the RSM Cares Zero Trash Initiative, led by Brad McGirr, to help clean up our community and protect our waterways on the first Saturday of each month. Meet at 9:45 AM outside Cinépolis in RSM Town Center and the cleanup runs from 10 AM to noon.
Earn a unique Jr. Ranger Badge by completing this Jr. Ranger adventure! The OC Parks Jr. Ranger Program encourages park guests to make observations, learn about nature, and feel empowered to be stewards of Orange County's natural resources. Advanced registration online is required.
Strengthen your knowledge and appreciation of natural resources near you. Join a Bolsa Chica Land Trust docent on the second and third Sunday of each month for a free guided walking tour of the Bolsa Chica wetlands and mesa. Look for the white canopy and tables at the back of the lot by the footbridge and learn about the history...
Actively help restore our local ecosystems by participating in these ongoing habitat restoration days (Tuesdays and Saturdays) while learning about local natural communities and the issues that arise from human activities impacting local habitats. Register online.
Join anytime between 10am-2pm on Sundays for this open house event to tour the facility, including Shellmaker trail, teaching lab, and aquatic lab. Learn about the Back Bay Science Center's Educational Programs and how you can get more involved. You will also find Newport Bay Conservancy’s Native Plant Nursery which cultivates native California plants and plays a crucial role in...
Learn how to optimize water use, improve plant health, and reduce runoff by understanding the relationship between soil, water, and system performance. Topics include an overview and basics of irrigation systems, typical irrigation problems and troubleshooting, weather-based controllers, programming essentials, and more. This class is free but advanced registration is required.
Learn how to identify critical steps for successfully designing a watershed-wise landscape. Topics include creating a successful planting plan, developing a palette of climate-appropriate plants, sizing and siting the rainwater capture area, and integrating permeable hardscaping elements that support drainage and aesthetics. This class is free but advanced registration is required.
Help Grow Native Plants for Restoration at the Back Bay Science Center. Volunteers assist in seasonal nursery activities such as seed collection and sowing, processing cuttings, composting, and more, no experience needed! Sign up to volunteer online.