Events

This free Earth Day event is a three-site extravaganza starting at Bolsa Chica State Beach Tower 28 for environmental actvities and a beach cleanup. At site 2 across the street you can take a tour at the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve to learn about our local wildlife. Finally, end the day at the Huntington Harbour Yacht Club to hear from...

You can use rainwater as a free resource in your yard. This webinar will discuss selecting a rainwater collection method, swale and berm tips, information about cisterns, and integrating hardscapes. Advanced registration is required.

Join Surfrider's beach cleanup at San Clemente Pier and help prevent litter from harming our local water resources. Bring your reusable water bottle, sunscreen and work or garden gloves. Participants will have everything provided to do a beach clean and data collection. Advanced sign up is required. Sign up online for the exact address.

Volunteer at Calafia Beach to protect our beautiful ocean. 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. Sign up online for the exact address.

Come to Irby Park to dig, pull, and plant with Surfrider. Activities include removing invasive weeds, planting native vegetation, and working on other important projects. This is a free event and advanced registration is required. Sign up online for the exact address.

Prevent pollution and have fun at Baby Beach! Join Stand Up to Trash in Dana Point for a day filled with free yoga, a beach cleanup, and a free lunch and learn session at Ocean Institute. Stand Up to Trash encourages participants to bring reusable supplies such as bags, gloves, and water bottles to reduce additional waste. This event is...

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.

Do you know how to identify the steps to design a watershed-wise landscape? In this free workshop, discover topics about 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.

Do your part in keeping your community clean with Orange County Coastkeeper 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. Sign up for the exact address.

You can find out how to replace your turf with environmentally friendly alternatives. 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.

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...

Gardens should be for all family members to enjoy! Learn how to create a welcoming space that's safe for your family and our waterways during this webinar. Topics include what makes a garden kid friendly, managing animal waste, constructing fun and stimulating gardens beyond turf, and more! This class is free but advanced registration is required.

Come to Fountain Valley Sports Park on May 17th for a free e-waste and paper shredding plus compost bag giveaways. Three boxes per car for shredding and shredding may end early if truck is full. Scan the QR Code on the flyer for a list of acceptable e-waste items.

Provide support to the critical habitat of River's End Park during this free event. At this event you will get the opportunity to remove invasive weeds while enjoying the beauty of this critical habitat! Gloves and limited tools will be supplied. Please bring your own if you have them! Sign up for the exact address. Sign up online for the...

This workshop helps you discover topics about 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. This class is free but advanced registration is required.

Show you care about the local community and our waterways. Join Surfrider to learn about their beach cleanup, rid trash from the shores, and collect data needed for making environmental decisions. Sign up online for the exact address.