Events

Help grow native plants for restoration at the Back Bay Science Center. Volunteers assist in seasonal nursery activities such as seed collection and sowing, processing cuttings, composting, and more, no experience needed! Advanced registration is required.

Help prevent litter from harming local water resources at San Clemente Pier with Surfrider. Bring your reusable water bottle, sunscreen, and work/garden gloves. Participants will have everything provided to do a beach clean and data collection. Advanced sign up is required. Sign up online for the exact address.

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...

Volunteer at Calafia Beach to protect our beautiful ocean. To ensure safety and comfort please bring closed toe shoes, a reusable water bottle, trash picker, sun protection (sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses), and comfortable clothing. Advanced registration is required. Sign up online for the exact address.

Join Stand Up to Trash in Dana Point for 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.

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...

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...

Protect our waterways and prevent stormwater pollution by joining the Bolsa Chica Land Trust for their Monday Cleanups. It’s fun, beautiful, great exercise, AND it helps the environment. Most of the supplies are provided, but if you want, please bring a reusable bucket or bag, and gloves.

This Academy will breakdown all parts of OC San so that you can walk away with a better understanding of what they do, how, and why. This presentation will include a brief overview of our Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The session will conclude with a presentation on career opportunities at OC San and the next steps for those interested. Register...

Earn an Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park Jr. Ranger Badge by completing this Jr. Ranger adventure! The OC Parks Jr. Ranger Program encourages park guests to make observations, learn about nature, and feel empowered to be stewards of Orange County's natural resources. Advance registration online is required.

Take this opportunity to dispose of electronic waste and prevent identity theft safely at this City of Rancho Santa Margarita and CR&R Environmental Services event. For more information, call Public Works at (949) 635-1800 x6503.

Enjoy the sun and surf by doing your part to prevent pollution at the San Gabriel River Jetty cleanup. This event is free but advanced registration is required. Sign up online for the exact address.

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's Pier to learn about their beach cleanup and rid trash from our shores. Sign up online for the exact address.

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. Learn about the history of...

Protect our waterways and prevent stormwater pollution by joining the Bolsa Chica Land Trust for their Monday Cleanups. It’s fun, beautiful, great exercise, AND it helps the environment. Most of the supplies are provided, but if you want, please bring a reusable bucket or bag, and gloves.

Help Grow Native Plants for Restoration at the Back Bay Science Center. Volunteers assist in seasonal nursery activities such as seed collection and sowing, processing cuttings, composting, and more, no experience needed! Advanced registration is required.

The City's tri-annual Bulky Item Drop Off Day is back! Take advantage of this FREE event by bringing items that cannot be picked up on regular collection days and keep them our of our waterways. Goodwill and onsite document shredding will also be available. For more information, please contact Public Works at publicworks@danapoint.org

The Bolsa Chica Stewards invite the public to join them on the first Sunday and third Saturday of each month for their habitat restoration efforts. Help them care for the new plants, remove non-native plants, pick up trash, and other maintenance tasks to prevent pollution of local waterways. Pre-registration and event sign up is required.

Coastal Corridor Alliance and the City of Costa Mesa invite the community for native gardening at Fairview Park. Every third Saturday volunteers contribute to restoration efforts such as removing invasive plants, collect, plant, and maintain native plants, remove debris and more. Register on Eventbrite and sign the online liability waiver to participate.

Protect our waterways and prevent stormwater pollution by joining the Bolsa Chica Land Trust for their Monday Cleanups. It’s fun, beautiful, great exercise, AND it helps the environment. Most of the supplies are provided, but if you want, please bring a reusable bucket or bag, and gloves.

This Academy will breakdown all parts of OC San so that you can walk away with a better understanding of what they do, how, and why. At this session, participants who attend all four workshops will be honored with a Certificate of Completion at the graduation ceremony during the March Board Meeting. Register online, workshop dates are subject to change.

The California Landscape Contractors Association and Metropolitan Water District of Southern California now offer a one-of-a-kind certification and educational opportunity for landscape professionals in Southern California. These workshops will offer CEUs for your current certifications and provide you with a participation certificate. The Dual Water Certification classes are free and available only to those within the Metropolitan Water District’s service area.

Help Grow Native Plants for Restoration at the Back Bay Science Center. Volunteers assist in seasonal nursery activities such as seed collection and sowing, processing cuttings, composting, and more, no experience needed! Advanced registration is required.

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...

The City of Mission Viejo is partnering with Waste Management to host a free drive-through E-Waste & Household Hazardous Waste Collection in the City Hall parking lot. This event will provide residents with a free, safe and convenient way to properly dispose of hazardous items. Proof of residency will be required with a valid identification card and residents must remain...

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...

PANHE: Native American Gathering & Celebration of Protection and Preservation is a free, family-friendly cultural event celebrating Indigenous heritage, stewardship, and community connection. Held Sunday, March 29, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the San Mateo Campground within San Onofre State Beach, the event features Native American singers and dancers, storytelling and speakers, basketry and plant demonstrations, museum...

Protect our waterways and prevent stormwater pollution by joining the Bolsa Chica Land Trust for their Monday Cleanups. It’s fun, beautiful, great exercise, AND it helps the environment. Most of the supplies are provided, but if you want, please bring a reusable bucket or bag, and gloves.