Protect local wildlife and our waterways by attending this cleanup. Activities may include removing non-native plants, planting native plants, and creek cleanup. Please bring a hat, sunscreen, snacks and water, wear closed-toe shoes, and a long-sleeve shirt is recommended. Tools are provided. Advanced registration is required and parking is free for program volunteers.
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...
Join Stand Up to Trash at Baby Beach. Have fun helping clean up the beach and surrounding areas to protect our natural environment. Event includes a beach cleanup from 9:00 A.M. - 10:30 A.M., and a free lunch & learn on Watersheds at 10:30 a.m. There are two locations to register, check-in, and weigh-in; at Baby Beach and Ocean Institute....
Planting CA Garden Friendly plants on your property is a wonderful way to protect OC's waterways! 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.
Irrigate your property in the most efficient and watershed-wise ways for your needs. This webinar will go over how to program a controller, why to use drip irrigation over spray sprinklers, and easy ways to conserve water. This class is free, but advanced registration is required.
Learn about watershed-wise garden design! 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.
Keep debris out of the sea! Join California State Parks and the City of Dana Point at this beach cleanup to protect our ocean after this rainy period. They will provide trash bags, drinking water, light snacks, and complimentary parking passings (given at check-in and valid until 12:30pm upon completion of cleanup). Please bring work or gardening gloves, a refillable...
There are turf replacement rebates available! 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.
Drip irrigation is a terrific tool to ensure your landscape is nourished while our waterways are protected. In this webinar, learn about soil moisture balance, key components of a properly installed drip system, typical problems with drip irrigation and how to avoid them, and developing a successful maintenance practice. This class is free, but advanced registration is required.
Join Coastkeeper to remove trash from the Santa Ana-Delhi Channel before it reaches Upper Newport Bay! To ensure safety and comfort please bring closed toe shoes like rain or rubber boots, a reusable water bottle, trash picker, sun protection (sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses), and comfortable clothing. Advanced registration is required.
Irrigation controllers don't have to be confusing! Learn about 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.
Beautify 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 controlling irrigation. The class is free, but advanced registration is required.
Want to know how to remove, replace, or maintain turf organically? This webinar will discuss removing turf without chemicals, replacing turf with climate-appropriate plants, simple and resilient lawn care strategies, and managing weeds, pests, and disease. This class is free, but advanced registration is required.
Have questions about garden design? This webinar has answers. It 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.
Choose a watershed-wise irrigation practice like drip irrigation! In this webinar, learn about soil moisture balance, key components of a properly installed drip system, typical problems with drip irrigation and how to avoid them, and developing a successful maintenance practice. This class is free, but advanced registration is required.
Drip irrigation is a win-win for your landscape and OC's creeks, rivers, and ocean. In this webinar, learn about soil moisture balance, key components of a properly installed drip system, typical problems with drip irrigation and how to avoid them, and developing a successful maintenance practice. This class is free, but advanced registration is required.
Collect rainwater to protect our waterways from pollution and reduce water waste! 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.
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...
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 cleanup. Activities may include removing non-native plants, planting native plants, and creek cleanup. Please bring a hat, sunscreen, snacks and water, wear closed-toe shoes, and a long-sleeve shirt is recommended. Tools are provided. Advanced registration is required and parking is free for program volunteers.