Conserving water doesn't have to mean a barren landscape! The Master Gardeners of Orange County will show you how to have a vibrant landscape by managing water and gardening in watershed-wise ways. This class is free and you can register by contacting lee.enos@occr.ocgov.com.
Learn about your irrigation controller! This webinar will go over soil moisture balance, the purpose and potential of a weather-based controller, special functions, troubleshooting typical problems, and more! This class is free and registration is required.
Pests can be a pain. But, the OC Master Gardeners can help you outsmart the bad insects and attract the beneficial ones. They will give you watershed-wise information on prevention, avoidance, suppression, and responsible pest control. This class is free and no registration is required.
Rainwater collection can be a powerful way to prevent pollution and reduce water waste. This FREE webinar by Metropilitan Water District of Southern California (MET) will discuss selecting a rainwater collection method, swale and berm tips, information about cisterns, and integrating hardscapes. Advanced registration is required.
Drip irrigation can help your landscape and OC's waterways. In this webinar, you will learn about soil moisture balance, key components of a properly installed drip system, typical problems with drip irrigation and how to avoid them, and developing a successful maintenance practice. This class is free, but advanced registration is required.
Are you curious about turf removal and organic maintenance? This webinar can help. It will discuss removing turf without chemicals, replacing turf with climate-appropriate plants, simple and resilient lawn care strategies, and managing weeds, pests, and disease. This class is free, but advanced registration is required.
CA Garden Friendly plants are beautiful and stormwater-safe additions to your garden. This webinar will discuss 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. The class is free, but advanced registration is required.
UCCE Master Gardeners of Orange County will teach you about Orange County's butterfly population, as well as the native plants they depend on to flourish. They'll have volunteer tasks for all ages like watering, seed collection, mulching, weeding, and more! Youth attendees will be able to participate in a "hands-on" nature activity too. No registration is required for this in-person...
Join Coastkeeper to remove trash from Califia Beach before it reaches the Pacific Ocean! To ensure safety and comfort please bring closed toe shoes like rain or rubber boots, a reusable water bottle, trash picker, sun protection (sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses), and comfortable clothing. Advanced registration is required.
The City of Fountain Valley is partnering with Republic Services to provide free compost to residents! This event is for Fountain Valley residents only, residents must bring their own sturdy containers and fill compost themselves, and compost will only be available on a first-come, first-served basis. This event is free and no advanced registration is required.
Design your garden the stormwater-safe way! This webinar will cover sizing and siting a stormwater collection area, developing a palette of climate-appropriate plants, applying key design principles, and laying out a successful planting plan. This class is free, but advanced registration is required.
Collect rainwater to prevent pollution and reduce water waste! This FREE webinar by Metropilitan Water District of Southern California (MET) will discuss selecting a rainwater collection method, swale and berm tips, information about cisterns, and integrating hardscapes. Advanced registration is required.
