Events

Protect our waterways while you support your local community. Join Surfrider at the Newport Pier's farmer's market to learn about their beach cleanup and rid trash from our shores. Sign up online for the exact address.

The California Landscape Contractors Association and Metropolitan Water District of Southern California now offer a one-of-a-kind certification and educational opportunity for landscape professionals in Southern California. These workshops will offer CEUs for your current certifications and provide you with a participation certificate. The Dual Water Certification classes are free and available only to those within the Metropolitan Water District’s service area.

Help prevent litter from harming local water resources at San Clemente Pier with Surfrider. Bring your reusable water bottle, sunscreen, and work/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.

Rid trash from the tall grass and weeds at this month's Santa Ana River Cleanup. The Santa Ana River has many tributaries that feed into it before it meets the ocean, you can do your part to prevent pollution on a local level. Must wear closed toed shoes and pants. Sign up online for the exact address.

Join Surfrider at Irby Park to help restore the native landscape! 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.

The California Landscape Contractors Association and Metropolitan Water District of Southern California now offer a one-of-a-kind certification and educational opportunity for landscape professionals in Southern California. These workshops will offer CEUs for your current certifications and provide you with a participation certificate. The Dual Water Certification classes are free and available only to those within the Metropolitan Water District’s service area.

Nature, as it recycles by decompisition, provides us with garden gold! UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will teach you why it's important to recycle organic waste, about the right balance of greens, browns, air, and water, and how soon you can expect your first batch. Using compost can reduce water usage and protect our waterways too. No registration required.

Take this opportunity to dispose of electronic waste and prevent identity theft safely at this City of Rancho Santa Margarita and CR&R Environmental Services event. For more information, call Public Works at (949) 635-1800 x650 or email ahowhannesian@cityofrsm.org.

In this webinar you will learn about soil moisture balance, key components of a properly installed drip system, typical problems with drip irrig ation, and how to avoid them, and developing a successful maintenance practice. This class is free, but advanced registration is required.

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

Protect our waterways while you support your local community. Join Surfrider at the Newport Pier's farmer's market to learn about their beach cleanup and rid trash from our shores. Sign up online for the exact address.

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 open to all ages advanced registration is required.

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 open to all ages 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.

Search the beach, shoreline, and parking lot for litter at Surfrider's San Gabriel River Jetty cleanup. Help clean the shores and collect data to use for making environmental action decisions. Sign up online for the exact address.

IRWD’s Shed Show Road Show is coming to your neighborhood! Chat with landscape expert Juan Garcia about water-wise yard tips and get help applying for a Smart Sprinkler Controller Rebate up to $255 for qualifying residential customers.

Volunteering at the Monarch Nature Trail is a terrific way to learn about Orange County's butterfly population as well as the native plants they depend on for survival. We have volunteer tasks for all ages including watering, seed collection, planting, mulching, weeding, and more. Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes, hat, and sunscreen, and bring drinking water. No registration required.

Join Discovery Cube OC on Saturday, November 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Pumpkins with Purpose event. Drop off your Halloween pumpkin for composting and receive a free child admission coupon with the purchase of an adult ticket. Waste and reycling assistance will be there for any questions and recieve a treat for helping your pumpkin gain...