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...
Join Stand Up to Trash and the Juañeno Band of Mission Indians for a fun-filled morning cleaning our watershed! Bring your own bucket or reusable bag, gloves, and water bottle to reduce additional waste! Sign up online to register.
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...
Attend for a slow-paced, interpretive meditation hike through the Dana Point Headlands Preserve and Strands Conservation Area for a mindful evening of native plants, coastal wildlife, sweeping views, and a guided sunset meditation on the beach. For more information and to register online, visit the Eventbrite link.
Learn how to design a yard using the four principles of gorgeous and watershed-wise landscaping. Topics include building healthy soil, capturing rainwater, selecting climate-appropriate and native plants, and use of high-efficiency irrigation. Register online.
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.
Join the mission to protect our underwater pals, keep the wildlife safe, and stop trash in its tracks before it hits the waves with Coastal Corridor Alliance. Every fourth Saturday meet at Newport Lifeguard Tower 74 to pick up trash and help keep our waterways and community clean. Register on Eventbrite and sign the online liability waiver to participate.
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...
Looking for a fun beach day activity while protecting our waterways? Join the Surfrider Foundation of North Orange County's beach clean up at Bolsa Chica State Beach! This event is free and suitable for watershed warriors of all ages. Sign up for the exact location.
Learn effective, low-toxicity pest control techniques that protect your home environment. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will share the latest methods for managing harmful pests while encouraging beneficial insects—all while safeguarding the environment around you.
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...