Help protect recently installed new plantings in Big Canyon by removing invasive plants that pose a huge threat to displacing native plant communities and wildlife at the Bay. Meet at 9am at the project site entrance and be sure to follow directions that will be included in your confirmation email. Note: Google Maps will lead you astray. Registration required.
Make and take your very own vermicompost box home with a set of worms. Basic care and feeding of worms will be covered. Material fee of $15 per family (bring to class). In partnership with Solultions for Urban Agriculture. For more information call 949-724-6247. Registration is required at yourirvine.org.
Join IRWD and UCCE OC Master Gardeners for a webinar presentation on the basics of traditional composting and vermicomposting (using earthworms). Attendees have an opportunity to win a water efficiency kit. Registration required.
Help protect recently installed new plantings in Big Canyon by removing invasive plants that pose a huge threat to displacing native plant communities and wildlife at the Bay. Meet at 9am at the project site entrance and be sure to follow directions that will be included in your confirmation email. Note: Google Maps will lead you astray. Registration required.
In this class you will learn about SMWD outdoor watering tools and resources, Smart timers (featuring the Rachio 3), and available rebates. Registration required. Details on how to join this virtual event will be emailed after you register.
Orange County Coastkeeper has taken traditional group beach cleanups and turned them into Beautification on Your Block cleanups. Continue to do your part in keeping your community safe and clean. Take a walk around your neighborhood and clean any litter or trash you find.
Join Stand Up to Trash at their next beach clean up to save the seas. Kayaks and paddleboards provided to clean the harbor. Limited amount available, first come. Registration required.
Learn how to design a yard using the four principles of gorgeous and watershed wise landscaping: 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. Registration required.
No single solution exists for ending litter. In this webinar, community leaders, public officials, community leaders, and others on the front lines of litter reduction will explore what is working in American communities. Registration required.
In this class you will learn about pressure regulated spray heads, high efficiency nozzles, retrofitting your sprinkler system for water savings, and available rebates. Registration required. Details on how to join this virtual event will be emailed after you register.
Learn how to remove your lawn and make the right moves for creating a gorgeous, watershed wise landscape including: removing turf without the use of chemicals, replacing it with climate-appropriate plantings, keeping it in place but maintaining it in an organic manner. Registration is required.
Save our Beach invites you to participate in a beach cleanup at Seal Beach. They provide bags and disinfected pickers. Participants must provide gloves and masks. Pre-registration is required.
Learn how to identify critical steps for successfully designing a watershed wise landscape including: sizing and siting the rainwater capture area, developing a palette of climate-appropriate plants, applying key design principles, and laying out a successful planting plan. Registration is required.
Registration and signed digital waiver required. To Register contact John Wadsworth vicechair@newportbeach.surfrider.org.
In this class you will learn about drip system basic components, converting your spray system to drip line, troubleshooting common drip system problems, best maintenance practices for drip irrigation systems, and available rebates. Registration required. Details on how to join this virtual event will be emailed after you register.
Learn how to recycle your food and yard waste by using simple Backyard Composting and Worm Composting techniques to create a valuable resource for your garden. All participants will receive a free compost bin. Register at link provided; scroll down to compost class.
Learn how to design a yard using the four principles of gorgeous and watershed wise landscaping: 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. Registration required.
Learn how to remove your lawn and make the right moves for creating a gorgeous, watershed wise landscape including: removing turf without the use of chemicals, replacing it with climate-appropriate plantings, keeping it in place but maintaining it in an organic manner. Registration is required.
Learn safe strategies for managing pests big and small, from squirrels to aphids, in order to protect our gardens while also protecting our greater ecosystem.