Every year, millions of volunteers across America come together to remove litter from roads, waterways, vacant lots and parks. In this webinar, researchers and activists will be discussing how cleaning, greening and beautifying bring communities together. Registration required.
Learn about programming concepts and pros and cons for a variety of sprinkler timers. Attendees will have an opportunity to win a water efficiency kit. Registration required.
The Moulton Niguel Water District invites you to a free virtual Zoom workshop on transforming thirsty lawns into beautiful, California native landscapes. In this interactive and informative workshop, customers will learn about planting landscapes that are sustainable in our Orange County climate, taking a watershed approach to landscape design, and using rainwater as a resource. Registration is required.
The Moulton Niguel Water District invites you to a free virtual Zoom workshop on transforming thirsty lawns into beautiful, California native landscapes. In this interactive and informative workshop, customers will learn about planting landscapes that are sustainable in our Orange County climate, taking a watershed approach to landscape design, and using rainwater as a resource. Registration is required.
Save our Beach invites you to participate in a beach cleanup at Seal Beach. They provide bags and disinfected pickers. Participants must provide gloves and masks. Pre-registration is required.
Learn how to design a yard using the four principles of gorgeous and watershed wise landscaping: 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. Registration required.
Learn how to remove your lawn and make the right moves for creating a gorgeous, watershed wise landscape including: removing turf without the use of chemicals, replacing it with climate-appropriate plantings, keeping it in place but maintaining it in an organic manner. Registration is required.
Registration and signed digital waiver required. To Register contact John Wadsworth vicechair@newportbeach.surfrider.org.
Learn how to identify critical steps for successfully designing a watershed wise landscape including: sizing and siting the rainwater capture area, developing a palette of climate-appropriate plants, applying key design principles, and laying out a successful planting plan. This advanced workshop is geared for folks who have already taken the California Friendly and/or the Turf Removal workshops. Registration is required.
Every year, Coastal Cleanup Day brings the community together to remove trash and plastic pollution at beaches and waterways throughout the state. This year cleanup events include a month-long virtual event with self-guided cleanups as well as in-person events throughout Orange County on September 18th from 9 a.m. to noon. Registration required for both virtual self-guided cleanups and in-person events.
Attend a virtual tour of the San Joaquin Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary including trails, wildlife and ponds, several historic and restored ranch houses, the IRWD Duck Club, and the IRWD Learning Center. Attendees have the opportunity to win a water efficiency kit. Registration required.
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