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.
Signed digital waiver 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.
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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 keep your garden hydrated, from when to water and how often, to the benefits of various watering approaches such as hand-watering and drip irrigation.
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. Registration is required.
In this class you will learn about drip system basic components, converting your spray system to drip line, troubleshooting common drip system problems, best maintenance practices for drip irrigation systems, and available rebates. Registration required. Details on how to join this virtual event will be emailed after you register.
Registration and signed digital waiver required. To Register contact John Wadsworth vicechair@newportbeach.surfrider.org.
Learn how to recycle your food and yard waste by using simple Backyard Composting and Worm Composting techniques to create a valuable resource for your garden. All participants will receive a free compost bin. Register at link provided; scroll down to compost class.
Learn about the unique drought-tolerant plants that define the Southern California ecosystem, how they work with your water bill, and how you can use them to create habitat for all of our favorite garden pollinators.
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.