Restoration projects take place between nesting seasons, September-March, on the third Saturdays of the month at one of Bolsa Chica's major nest sites (depending on California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW) needs). Nest site habitat restoration involves removal of invasive and overgrown plants in areas of the Reserve that are off limits to the public. For more information on...
Learn about native, introduced, and invasive plants and help work toward restoring healthy habitat areas at Clark Regional Park. Volunteers will help manage and expand the garden as conditions permit. No experience is necessary, and all tools will be provided. Be prepared to remove weeds using hand tools, install plants, or spread mulch or seeds. Long sleeves and pants, closed-toe...
Join us for a beach cleanup in Seal Beach on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 11:45 AM at 15 1st St.Hosted by Steve Masoner, this monthly event helps keep our coast clean. The event is free, but please bring your ticket as proof of registration.
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.