The City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency, in partnership with Republic Services, invites residents to a free bulky item drop-off event. Dispose of items like furniture, mattresses, and carpets. No appointment needed, but proof of residency is required. Event ends at noon or when capacity is reached.
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Help keep the waters of the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve healthy! On the last Sundays of the month, help clean up trash from the area around the south parking lot and footbridge. Tools, gloves and buckets will be provided. Click the link to register online. |
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The event will feature hands-on learning stations, student showcases, and a family-friendly community fair aimed at inspiring environmental responsibility and community wellness. Our theme this year is: “Grow Local, Heal Together”, with a sub-theme of “Heal the Earth, Heal Ourselves.” |
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Celebrate Earth Day by volunteering at the Niguel Botanical Preserve located in Crown Valley Park. Volunteers will plant, weed, add mulch, and clean up areas to help the gardens and our waterways thrive. Wear gardening clothes and closed-toe shoes. Gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided and plants will be available for sale at the Amphitheater. Pre-register online to... |
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Become a volunteer with the Reserve Watch program. Volunteers work to create awareness through education and outreach to encourage environmentally conscious behavior, monitor critical species for future management and facilitate their rescue when needed. Click the link for more information and to get involved! |
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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.
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Do your part at the native plant nursery in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. Native plants are nature's filtration system to slow stormwater pollution. Volunteers may collect seeds, sow seeds in flats, bump plants up, plant at restoration sites, sterilize plant containers and help maintain the nursery. All tools and equipment will be provided. Participants should wear closed-toe shoes, layered clothing...
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Become a volunteer with Newport Bay Conservancy and OC Parks. In this orientation/training you will be introduced to the ecology of the Upper Newport Bay, the history of organizations working to protect this space, and the range of volunteer opportunities available to the community. There will be a 30 minute lunch break provided by OC Parks. RSVP online to secure... |
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The City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency invites residents to a free household hazardous drop-off event. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to safely dispose of unwanted household chemicals that cannot be disposed of in the regular trash. No appointment needed, but proof of residency is required. For more details on what you can bring, check out the...
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Want to learn about watersheds, how to collect data for making environmental action decisions, and help cleanup your environment? 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.
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The Bolsa Chica Stewards invite the public to join them on the first Sunday and third Saturday of each month for their habitat restoration efforts. Help them care for the new plants, remove non-native plants, pick up trash, and other maintenance tasks to prevent pollution of local waterways. Pre-registration and event sign up is required. |
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This highly requested webinar takes attendees through the step-by-step process of creating a successful Watershed Wise design including rain garden and permeable landscape design and placement, the role of native plants in creating biodiversity, and more! The class is free, but advance registration is required. Please go to the link to register. |
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Earn a Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park Jr. Ranger Badge by completing this Jr. Ranger adventure! The OC Parks Jr. Ranger Program encourages park guests to make observations, learn about nature, and feel empowered to be stewards of Orange County's natural resources. Advance registration online is required. |
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Support local schools and reduce pollution by attending the Placentia Chamber of Commerce E-Waste recycling event. Items accepted include computer monitors, TVs, printers, laptops, VCR/DVD players, anything with a screen and/or cord! For more information, call (714)528-1873.
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Join the restoration effort at Trestles within San Onofre State Beach. This event aims to remove trash and invasive, non-native plant species and maintain this fragile area to protect the coastline from erosion. Signup in advance to secure your spot!
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Keep your community clean and prevent pollution. Join Coastkeeper to help protect Huntington Beach's beautiful waterways! 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. |
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Protect our waterways while you support your local community. Join Surfrider at the Newport's Pier to learn about their beach cleanup and rid trash from our shores. Sign up online for the exact address.
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Support local schools and reduce pollution by attending the Placentia Chamber of Commerce E-Waste recycling event. Items accepted include computer monitors, TVs, printers, laptops, VCR/DVD players, anything with a screen and/or cord! For more information, call (714)528-1873
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Strengthen your knowledge and appreciation of natural resources near you. Join a Bolsa Chica Land Trust docent on the second and third Sunday of each month for a free guided walking tour of the Bolsa Chica wetlands and mesa. Look for the white canopy and tables at the back of the lot by the footbridge and learn about the history... |
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Earn a Laguna Coast Wilderness Park Jr. Ranger Badge by completing this Jr. Ranger adventure! The OC Parks Jr. Ranger Program encourages park guests to make observations, learn about nature, and feel empowered to be stewards of Orange County's natural resources. Advance registration online is required. |
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Keep the beach clean while enjoying an incredible view at the Doheny State Beach Foundation Community Beach Cleanup. Invite your friends, family, and neighbors to increase your impact. If you can, bring your own recycled bag, buckets, gloves, or other supplies to make this event as zero waste as possible. No advanced registration is required.
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The City of La Habra in partnership with CR&R will host a Hazardous Waste and Universal Waste collection event for La Habra residents. Appointments are required. To schedule a drop off appointment time, please call CR&R Customer service at 562.694.3730 or 866.742.8850.
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Laguna Beach Residents are invited to participate in this annual free drop-off event to dispose of unwanted paint, batteries, CFL bulbs, E-waste, and more! Check the flyer and/or website link for more information. |
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Strengthen your knowledge and appreciation of natural resources near you. Join a Bolsa Chica Land Trust docent on the second and third Sunday of each month for a free guided walking tour of the Bolsa Chica wetlands and mesa. Look for the white canopy and tables at the back of the lot by the footbridge and learn about the history... |
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In this class learn how to remove your lawn and make the right moves for creating a gorgeous, watershed wise landscape including removing Turf without the use of chemicals to replace it with climate-appropriate plants, simple lawn care strategies to improve resilience, and more! The class is free, but advance registration is required. |
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Join the mission to protect our underwater pals, keep the wildlife safe, and stop trash in its tracks before it hits the waves with Coastal Corridor Alliance. Every fourth Saturday meet at Newport Lifeguard Tower 74 to pick up trash and help keep our waterways and community clean. Register on Eventbrite and sign the online liability waiver to participate.
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Join a public group to kayak through the Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve and learn about what makes this place unique! Tours are guided by certified volunteer naturalists. As you gently paddle along, you will have the opportunity to see wetland wildlife while your naturalist guide stops occasionally to talk about the ecology/natural history of the Bay. Only 20 spots... |
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Join a public group to kayak through the Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve and learn about what makes this place unique! Tours are guided by certified volunteer naturalists. As you gently paddle along, you will have the opportunity to see wetland wildlife while your naturalist guide stops occasionally to talk about the ecology/natural history of the Bay. Only 20 spots...
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Learn and work together towards habitat restoration stewardship in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. Native plants are nature's filtration system to slow stormwater pollution. As a volunteer, you will collect seeds, remove non-native plants, plant native ones. Gloves and tools will be provided. Participants should bring water, closed-toe shoes, layered clothing and sun protection. Advance registration required. |
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Looking for a fun beach day activity while protecting our waterways? Join the Surfrider Foundation of North Orange County's beach clean up at Bolsa Chica State Beach! This event is free and suitable for watershed warriors of all ages.
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Help keep the waters of the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve healthy! On the last Sundays of the month, help clean up trash from the area around the south parking lot and footbridge. Tools, gloves and buckets will be provided. Click the link to register online. |
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