• Keep it Wild – LCF Native Plant Nursery

    Laguna Canyon Foundation Headquarters (10 Phillips St., Laguna Beach, CA 92651)

    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...

  • Calafia Beach San Clemente Cleanup

    Calafia Beach (250 Avenida Calafia, San Clemente, CA 92672)

    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.

  • Santiago Park and Creek Cleanup

    600 East Memory Lane, Santa Ana, CA 92705

    Help restore the beauty of Santiago Park and Creek at this clean up opportunity with OC Habitats and the City of Santa Ana! In addition to picking up trash, you'll also be removing invasive plants and learn about the native habitats and species living in Orange County.

  • Keep it Wild – Aliso and Wood Canyons

    28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

    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.

  • Zero Trash Initiative

    Meet outside of the Cinepolis at RSM Town Center (30632 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688)

    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.

  • Yoga, Beach Cleanup, and Lunch & Learn (Festival of Whales)

    34451 Ensenada Pl, Dana Point, CA 92629

    Join Stand Up to Trash in Dana Point for 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.

  • Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve Free Public Tour

    Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve- South Parking Lot (18000 CA-1, Huntington Beach, CA 92648)

    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...

  • Discover Upper Newport Bay Kayak Tour

    Newport Aquatic Center (1 Whitecliffs Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660)

    Join a public group to kayak through the Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve and learn about what makes this place unique! Tours are guided by certified volunteer naturalists. As you gently paddle along, you will have the opportunity to see wetland wildlife while your naturalist guide stops occasionally to talk about the ecology/natural history of the Bay. Only 20 spots...

  • Monday Beach Cleanups

    Huntington City Beach (20th St., Huntington Beach, CA 92648)

    Protect our waterways and prevent stormwater pollution by joining the Bolsa Chica Land Trust for their Monday Cleanups. It’s fun, beautiful, great exercise, AND it helps the environment. Most of the supplies are provided, but if you want, please bring a reusable bucket or bag, and gloves.

  • Wastewater 101- Citizens Academy -Building for the Future: OC San’s Capital Improvement Program and Our People

    Virtual

    This Academy will breakdown all parts of OC San so that you can walk away with a better understanding of what they do, how, and why. This presentation will include a brief overview of our Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The session will conclude with a presentation on career opportunities at OC San and the next steps for those interested. Register...

  • Jr. Ranger Adventure: Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park

    Aliso & Wood Canyons Visitor Center, Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park (28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677)

    Earn an Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park 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. Advance registration online is required.

  • E-waste Disposal and Document Shredding

    29977 Avenida De Las Banderas, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

    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 x6503.