Do your part to help keep Huntington State Beach clean! You will learn about the beach cleanup program and how to collect data for making environmental decisions. Advanced registration is required.

Curious about watershed-wise garden design? This free workshop includes topics covering sizing and siting a rainwater collection area, developing a palette of climate-appropriate plants, applying key design principles, and laying out a successful planting plan. Advanced registration is required.

Get ready to dig, pull, and plant at Irby Park! Join Surfrider to remove invasive weeds, plant native vegetation, and work on other important projects. This is a free event and advanced registration is required.

Join Coastkeeper at Calafia Beach in an effort to protect and restore the environments we call home with the beach cleanup. To ensure safety and comfort please bring closed toe shoes, a reusable water bottle, trash picker, sun protection (sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses), and comfortable clothing. Advanced registration is required.

How can the plants in your garden help prevent pollution in your community? Learn more in Part 1 of a series on watershed wise landscaping which will discuss building a healthy living soil sponge, collecting 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...

Transform your existing 'conventional' garden into a resilient, watershed wise landscape. Topics in this webinar include management practices for healthy landscapes, care for traditional ornamental plants, drought tolerance through polyculture lawns, irrigation efficiency, and protecting plants in times of drought. The class is free, but advanced registration is required.

Did you know you can use rainwater as a resource in your yard? Come learn the best rainwater collection practices! This webinar will discuss selecting a rainwater collection method, swale and berm tips, information about cisterns, and integrating hardscapes. Advanced registration is required.

You could qualify for a turf removal 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.

Now in its 54th year, the Dana Point Festival of Whales is one of the longest running whale festivals in the United States! Bring your whole family to participate in activities focused on marine education, conservation, and appreciation for these majestic marine animals. This festival has many free and paid activities which require advanced RSVP.

Now in its 54th year, the Dana Point Festival of Whales is one of the longest running whale festivals in the United States! Bring your whole family to participate in activities focused on marine education, conservation, and appreciation for these majestic marine animals. This festival has many free and paid activities which require advanced RSVP.

Help keep your community clean and prevent pollution at Huntington Beach! Make sure to bring closed-toed shoes, comfortable and weather-appropriate clothing, sun protection, and your own cleanup equipment. This is a free event and advanced registration online is required.

Want to learn about watersheds and how to collect data for making environmental action decisions? Hop into a kayak or stand-up paddleboard with Surfrider at their next Huntington Harbor cleanup! There is a 30 person limit and advanced registration is required.

Now in its 54th year, the Dana Point Festival of Whales is one of the longest running whale festivals in the United States! Bring your whole family to participate in activities focused on marine education, conservation, and appreciation for these majestic marine animals. This festival has many free and paid activities which require advanced RSVP.

This free workshop includes topics covering sizing and siting a rainwater collection area, developing a palette of climate-appropriate plants, applying key design principles, and laying out a successful planting plan. Advanced registration is required.

Learn how to save money and water at this Irrigation Water Use & Efficiency class. 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.

You can make your home less vulnerable to fires in times of drought and increasing heat with this online workshop. Topics discussed will be targeting points for property's vulnerability, maintaining soil moisture balance, and designing fire resistant landscape using the watershed approach. This class is free and requires advance registration.

Learn more about Surfrider's beach cleanup program at popular surf destination The Wedge at Newport Beach. Be ready to skim the shoreline and parking lot for waste and collect data for environmental action decisions. Advanced registration is required.

Find out if you're underwatering or overwatering your landscape. 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.

Prevent water waste and save on additional costs with the help of this virtual class. When you attend you will learn how to track down and detect leaks, preventative measures to avoid them, and whether you can repair it yourself or bring in a professional. This workshop is free but required advance registration.

The plants in your garden can help prevent pollution in your community. Learn more in Part 1 of a series on watershed wise landscaping which will discuss building a healthy living soil sponge, collecting 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...

Are you looking to remove turf from your yard but don't know where to start? In this webinar you will learn about 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.

Curious about adding more conservation and efficiency to the water in your garden or yard?. 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.

“Panhe” means “place by the water” in the Acjachemen language. More than 9,000 years ago, the ancient village of Panhe was established along the banks of San Mateo Creek in the area that is now San Mateo Campground. In present times, the Acjachemen continue to hold Panhe as a sacred, ceremonial, cultural, and burial site. The South OC Watershed Management...