Learn about sizing and siting a stormwater capture area, developing a palette of climate-appropriate plants, applying key design principles, and laying out a successful planting plan. Registration is required.
This drip irrigation workshop will focus on soil moisture balance, key components of a properly-installed drip system, typical problems with drip and how to avoid them, and developing a successful maintenance practice. This class is free, but registration is required.
Learn about CA-friendly native plants in this workshop! Explore building a healthy living soil sponge, holding rainwater on your property, selecting local native plants that minimize water use and maximize biodiversity, and controling your irrigation. The class is free, but registration is required.
Learn with the experts! 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...
This FREE webinar by Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWDOC) will discuss selecting a rainwater capture method, swale and berm tips, information about cisterns, and integrating hardscapes. This class is free, but advanced registration is required.
Dive-in and learn about turf! This webinar will into removing turf without the use of chemicals, replacing turf with cimate-appropriate planting, keeping turf in place but maintaining it organically, simple lawn care strategies for resilience, and keeping weeds, pets, and disease away. This class is free, but advanced registration is required.
Discover the basics of watershed-wise landscaping! This workshop will go over an overview of your irrigation system, how to program a controller, why drip instead of spray, and easy ways to conserve water. This class is free, but advanced registration is required.
Coastkeeper's Cleanup OC team meets at Huntington State Beach Tower 2 every month for a community beach clean up. They encourage the “BYOB” (bring your own bucket or reusable bag, gloves, and reusable water bottle) philosophy to help reduce any additional waste. Gloves and bags are provided at an additional $1 donation. Registration required.
Did you know you may qualify for a turf replacement rebate? This workshop will discuss removing turf without chemicals, replacing turf with OC garden-friendly plants, and how to apply successfully for a turf replacement rebate. This class is free, but advanced registration is required.
Clean California Community Days is a spring into action! The goal of this event series is to work together to clean up our communities and spread the word about keeping California clean. Check for events over the next 11 days.
Take your bulky household waste for FREE to this Clean California Dump Day event! Mattresses, furniture, toys, e-waste, and more will be accepted. Hazardous materials (batteries, oils, paints), concrete, treated wood, and tires will not be accepted. Make sure to come early because once capacity is reached, no further items will be accepted. Also, please cover your load as uncovered...
Bring your bulky household waste for FREE to this Clean California Dump Day event! Mattresses, furniture, toys, e-waste, and more will be accepted. Hazardous materials (batteries, oils, paints), concrete, treated wood, and tires will not be accepted. Make sure to come early because once capacity is reached, no further items will be accepted. Also, please cover your load as uncovered...
Do you have questions about your irrigation controller? Have no fear. This webinar will focus on irrigation’s role in maintaining a soil moisture balance, the purpose and potential of a weather-based controller, basic terminology and programming principles, and identifying special functions like cycle & soak. The class is free, but advanced registration is required.
Prevent water waste and save money! Join this workshop to learn how to detect if you have a leak, tracking down the source of the leak, preventative measures to avoid potential leaks, and when to DIY or bring in a professional. This class is free, but advanced registration is required.
UCCE Master Gardeners will teach you why it's important to compost, the right balance of greens, browns, air, and water, and how soon your first black gold batch will be ready. They'll also go over some tips and tricks to help you troubleshoot any problems that might arise. This class is free and no registration is required.
Get rid of bulky waste the right way. Bring it to this FREE Clean California Dump Day event! Mattresses, furniture, toys, e-waste, and more will be accepted. Hazardous materials (batteries, oils, paints), concrete, treated wood, and tires will not be accepted. Make sure to come early because once capacity is reached, no further items will be accepted. Also, please cover...
Bulky waste be gone! Take your items to this FREE Clean California Dump Day event! Mattresses, furniture, toys, e-waste, and more will be accepted. Hazardous materials (batteries, oils, paints), concrete, treated wood, and tires will not be accepted. Make sure to come early because once capacity is reached, no further items will be accepted. Also, please cover your load as...
Bring the whole family to take advantage of a free day of entertainment from local community groups, interactive games and workshops for all ages, and a community gathering of government agencies, food trucks, and more! Don't forget your lawn chairs and blankets!
Garden novices, this one is for you! Learn about sizing and siting a stormwater capture 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.
Learn with the experts! 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...