In this webinar you will learn about soil moisture balance, key components of a properly installed drip system, typical problems with drip irrig ation, and how to avoid them, and developing a successful maintenance practice. This class is free, but advanced registration is required.
At this free event, you will get the opportunity to remove invasive weeds while enjoying the beauty of River's End Park! Gloves and limited tools will be supplied. Please bring your own if you have them! Sign up for the exact address.
Protect our waterways while you support your local community. Join Surfrider at the Newport Pier's farmer's market to learn about their beach cleanup and rid trash from our shores. Sign up online for the exact address.
Join Stand Up to Trash in Dana Point for a day filled with free yoga, 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.
Join Stand Up to Trash in Dana Point for a day filled with free yoga, 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.
Manage weeds and pests while protecting OC's creeks, rivers, and ocean. Attend this webinar to learn about using an integrated pest management program, preventing pest problems, managing weeds and regrowth without chemicals, and non-toxic solutions for pest control. This class is free, but registration is required.
Search the beach, shoreline, and parking lot for litter at Surfrider's San Gabriel River Jetty cleanup. Help clean the shores and collect data to use for making environmental action decisions. Sign up online for the exact address.
IRWD’s Shed Show Road Show is coming to your neighborhood! Chat with landscape expert Juan Garcia about water-wise yard tips and get help applying for a Smart Sprinkler Controller Rebate up to $255 for qualifying residential customers.
Volunteering at the Monarch Nature Trail is a terrific way to learn about Orange County's butterfly population as well as the native plants they depend on for survival. We have volunteer tasks for all ages including watering, seed collection, planting, mulching, weeding, and more. Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes, hat, and sunscreen, and bring drinking water. No registration required.
Join Discovery Cube OC on Saturday, November 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Pumpkins with Purpose event. Drop off your Halloween pumpkin for composting and receive a free child admission coupon with the purchase of an adult ticket. Waste and reycling assistance will be there for any questions and recieve a treat for helping your pumpkin gain...
Learn how invasive plants impact California’s landscapes and waterways, and what’s being done to manage them. Join invasive species expert Chris McDonald for a free webinar on the first Wednesday of the month, 11 AM–noon, as part of UC IPM’s Invasive Species Mini-Series. Registration is required with recordings available on YouTube.
Join California American Water for a free 60-minute live Zoom webinar, “Break It Up! – Permeable Everywhere,” on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Learn how to create permeable hardscape in your garden, including path design, concrete alternatives, and tips for capturing rainwater.