Learn how to design a yard using the principles of watershed-wise landscaping! In this free webinar, 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.
Upgrade your yard with OC 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 your irrigation. The class is free, but advanced registration is required.
Looking for a fun beach day activity while protecting our waterways? Join the Surfrider Foundation of North Orange County's beach cleanup at Bolsa Chica State Beach! This event is free and suitable for watershed warriors of all ages.
Enjoy the sun, sand, and surf by keeping it clean. Join the Surfrider Foundation of North Orange County's beach clean up at the Wedge in Newport Beach! This event is free and suitable for watershed protectors of all ages.
Want to learn how to design a jaw-dropping and watershed-wise garden? This webinar will cover sizing and siting a stormwater collection 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.
Drip irrigation can improve the health of your landscape while helping OC's waterways thrive. This webinar will teach you 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.
Adding native plants is a beautiful way to improve your landscape, reduce water use, and prevent pollution. 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.
Collecting rainwater is a simple and effective way to protect OC's water resources. The 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.
Looking for a watershed-wise way to replace your turf? 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.
Help protect our precious marine environment! Attend this cleanup at Doheny State Beach near the San Juan Creek River Mouth and lifeguard headquarters to prevent trash from flowing into the ocean. Please bring work or gardening gloves, a reusable water bottle, sun screen, and comfortable clothing. No advanced registration is required and parking passes will be given during check-in.
Take action this Coastal Cleanup Day by attending a cleanup at Descanso Park in San Juan Capistrano! Participants should bring a reusable waterbottle, gloves, and bags/buckets. Also, make sure to apply sunscreen and wear closed-toed shoes. This event is free and parking is available on the street or in the City Hall employee parking lot.
Take action this Coastal Cleanup Day by attending a cleanup at San Clemente Pier! Participants should bring a reusable waterbottle, gloves, and bags/buckets. Also, make sure to apply sunscreen and wear closed-toed shoes. This event is free and the first 100 people to register and show up will receive a free burrito from the Fisherman's Restaurant!
Today is the beginning of Stormwater Awareness Week! Watch the numerous webinars put on by Stormwater Awareness week on topics ranging from low-impact development, improving the health of wetlands, effective erosion and sediment control, and more. These webinars are free and advanced registration is required.
Manage weeds and pests while protecting OC's creeks, rivers, and ocean. Attend this webinar to learn about using an integrated pest management program, preventing pest problems, managing weeds and regrowth without chemicals, and non-toxic solutions for pest control. This class is free, but registration is required.
Poor irrigation practices are the number one reason plants fail. In this webinar, you will 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.
Find out if you qualify for a turf replacement rebate! 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.
Join Stand Up to Trash for a day of fun on the water, beach and surrounding areas to cleanup our natural world. Event includes yoga from 8:00 A.M. - 9:00 A.M. in the grass at Baby Beach, 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...
Enjoy incredible live music at gorgeous Doheny State Beach. We'll be tabling the event and handing out stormwater education materials. 3-day tickets are sold out but single day tickets are still available at $196/day.
Protect OC's watersheds while being active! Join the Surfrider Foundation of North Orange County's river clean up starting at Huntington Beach! This event is free and suitable for watershed protectors of all ages. Closed toe shoes and pants are required.
Come learn the best practices for passive and active rainwater collection! The 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.
Join Surfrider in the effort to restore River's End Park, a critical habitat for local birds and crustaceans! They will be removing invasive weeds while enjoying the beautiful sunset! This is a free event and they will supply gloves and limited tools. Please bring your own if you have them!
Want to learn how to design a jaw-dropping and watershed-wise garden? This webinar will cover sizing and siting a stormwater collection 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.
California native plants can help you reduce your water use. Learn from Master Gardeners of Orange County about selection, planting, and maintenance of beautiful California natives that are adapted to our dry climate. This class is free and advanced registration is required.
Learn proper yard design using the principles of watershed-wise landscaping! In this free webinar, 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.
California native plants can be tremendous additions to your landscape. Learn from Master Gardeners of Orange County about selection, planting, and maintenance of beautiful California natives that are adapted to our dry climate. This class is free and advanced registration is required.
Join Coastkeeper to remove trash from Califia Beach before it reaches the Pacific Ocean! 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.