Events

Protect our waterways while you support your local community. Join Surfrider at the Newport's Pier to learn about their beach cleanup and rid trash from our shores. Sign up online for the exact address.

Care for native plants from their seed stage to their mature, ready-to-be planted stage at the native plant nursery in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. Volunteers may collect seeds, sow seeds in flats, bump plants up, plant at restoration sites, sterilize plant containers and help maintain the nursery. All tools and equipment will be provided. Participants should wear closed-toe shoes, layered...

On-site paper shredding and household battery collection will now take place at all six bi-monthly Community Clean Up events.Bring up to four (4) boxes of paper that need shredding and all used household batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, etc.) to the event for free disposal! Visit the website for a list of acceptable e-waste items.

Help keep the waters of the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve clean! On the last Sundays of the month, help clean up trash, plastics especially, from the area around the south parking lot and footbridge.Tools, gloves and buckets will be provided. Chech out the link for online registration.

The Bolsa Chica Stewards invite the public to join them on the first Sunday and third Saturday of each month for thier habitat restoration efforts. Help them care for the new plants, remove non-native plants, pick up trash, and other maintenance tasks to prevent polltuion of local waterways. Pre-registration and event sign up is required.

Do your part at the native plant nursery in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. Native plants are nature's filtration system to slow stormwater pollution. Volunteers may collect seeds, sow seeds in flats, bump plants up, plant at restoration sites, sterilize plant containers and help maintain the nursery. All tools and equipment will be provided. Participants should wear closed-toe shoes, layered clothing...

Do your part at the native plant nursery in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. Native plants are nature's filtration system to slow stormwater pollution. Volunteers may collect seeds, sow seeds in flats, bump plants up, plant at restoration sites, sterilize plant containers and help maintain the nursery. All tools and equipment will be provided. Participants should wear closed-toe shoes, layered clothing...

This free workshop will teach you composting basics and best practices, community composting, and practical ways to reduce food waste at home. RSVP online or through the QR Code to save your spot!

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.

Volunteer at Calafia Beach to protect our beautiful ocean. To ensure safety and comfort please bring closed toe shoes, a reusable water bottle, trash picker, sun protection (sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses), and comfortable clothing. Advanced registration is required. Sign up online for the exact address.

Discovery Cube's Impact Events inspire people of all ages to embrace science as a tool for creating a positive, lasting impact on the world around them. Choose between two shifts and help with conservation work in the wetlands or harvesting and planting seeds in the nursery. Pick your time slot and reserve your spot today!

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. Advance registration required.