Lend a helping hand and dedicate your morning to this seasonally appropriate restoration. This restoration event will plant native shrubs, water recently planted natives, and weed restoration plots. Bring strong gardening gloves, trail snacks and water, and wear sun protection and clothes you don't mind getting dirty. This program is free and advanced registration is required.
Protect local wildlife and our waterways by attending this weekly cleanup. Activities may include removing non-native plants, planting natives, watering, trash cleanup and maintaining the Butterfly Garden. Please bring a hat, sunscreen, snacks and water, wear closed-toe shoes, and a long-sleeve shirt is recommended. Tools are provided. Space is limited and advanced registration is required.
Upgrade your landscape with CA Garden Friendly plants! This webinar will discuss 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 advanced registration is required.
Learn about the seasonal life of California native plants on this enjoyable 2.5 mile hike (175ft of elevation gain over moderately uneven terrain). Participants under age 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. If under 18 years old, a waiver must be signed by a parent/guardian, provided at the start of the event. This hike is free but advanced registration...
Rainwater is a vital resource that you can use! Collect it to help protect our waterways and water sources! This FREE webinar by Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MET) will discuss selecting a rainwater collection method, swale and berm tips, information about cisterns, and integrating hardscapes. Advanced registration is required.
Increase your water use efficiency! This webinar is for you. It will go over how to program a controller, why drip over spray, and easy ways to conserve water. This class is free, but advanced registration is required.
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 required for this in-person...
Protect local wildlife and our waterways by attending this weekly cleanup. Activities may include removing non-native plants, planting natives, watering, trash cleanup and maintaining the Butterfly Garden. Please bring a hat, sunscreen, snacks and water, wear closed-toe shoes, and a long-sleeve shirt is recommended. Tools are provided. Space is limited and advanced registration is required.
Nourish your garden with compost! This webinar will talk about the relationship between plants and soil, different types of compost and how to make it, sheet composting after turf removal, and alternative soil amendments. This class is free, but advanced registration is required.
Get rid of turf the right way. This webinar will discuss removing turf without the use of chemicals, replacing turf with climate-appropriate plants, and how to successfully apply for a turf replacement rebate. This class is free, but advanced registration is required.
Design your garden with our waterways in mind! This webinar will cover 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.
A watershed-wise garden is a thriving garden! This webinar will cover 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 about drip irrigation! In this webinar, they will discuss 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 advanced registration is required.
Protect local wildlife and our waterways by attending this weekly cleanup. Activities may include removing non-native plants, planting natives, watering, trash cleanup and maintaining the Butterfly Garden. Please bring a hat, sunscreen, snacks and water, wear closed-toe shoes, and a long-sleeve shirt is recommended. Tools are provided. Space is limited and advanced registration is required.
This webinar will have your turf questions covered. Learn about removing turf without chemicals, replacing turf with climate-appropriate plants, maintaining turf organically, simple and resilient lawn care strategies, and managing weeds, pests, and disease. This class is free, but advanced registration is required.
Get rid of turf the right way. This webinar will discuss removing turf without the use of chemicals, replacing turf with climate-appropriate plants, and how to successfully apply for a turf replacement rebate. This class is free, but advanced registration is required.
Get rid of turf, the waterway-safe way. This webinar will discuss removing turf without the use of chemicals, replacing turf with climate-appropriate plants, and how to successfully apply for a turf replacement rebate. This class is free, but advanced registration is required.
Transform your garden in waterway-safe ways! This webinar will discuss 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. The class is free, but advanced registration is required.
Irrigation controllers can be confusing, this webinar can help. It will discuss soil moisture balance, the purpose and potential of a weather-based controller, special functions, troubleshooting typical problems, and more! This class is free and registration is required.
Protect local wildlife and our waterways by attending this weekly cleanup. Activities may include removing non-native plants, planting natives, watering, trash cleanup and maintaining the Butterfly Garden. Please bring a hat, sunscreen, snacks and water, wear closed-toe shoes, and a long-sleeve shirt is recommended. Tools are provided. Space is limited and advanced registration is required.
Make the areas around your garden permeable! This webinar will discuss walkable plants, pathways, cutting existing concrete, new permeable hardscape opportunities, permeable concrete pros and cons, and grading hardscape to collect rainwater. This class is free and registration is required.
This webinar will have your turf questions covered. Learn about removing turf without chemicals, replacing turf with climate-appropriate plants, maintaining turf organically, simple and resilient lawn care strategies, and managing weeds, pests, and disease. This class is free, but advanced registration is required.
Protect local wildlife and our waterways by attending this weekly cleanup. Activities may include removing non-native plants, planting natives, watering, trash cleanup and maintaining the Butterfly Garden. Please bring a hat, sunscreen, snacks and water, wear closed-toe shoes, and a long-sleeve shirt is recommended. Tools are provided. Space is limited and advanced registration is required.
Bring the whole family on this easy 2.5-mile family hike (over moderate but uneven terrain with approximately 45 feet of elevation gain). Starting at the James Dilley Preserve, this hike will go through one of the most diverse areas of Laguna Coast Wilderness Park to Barbara’s Lake and back. This event is free but advanced registration is required.
Take advantage of drip irrigation! This webinar will cover 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 advanced registration is required.
Get rid of turf, the waterway-safe way. This webinar will discuss removing turf without the use of chemicals, replacing turf with climate-appropriate plants, and how to successfully apply for a turf replacement rebate. This class is free, but advanced registration is required.
Upgrade your landscape with CA Garden Friendly plants! This webinar will discuss 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 advanced registration is required.
Take your bulky household waste to this FREE Clean California Dump Day event! Mattresses, furniture, toys, and 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...