Events

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.

Workshop #3 (of 3) – 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. This joint effort combines the CLCA Water Management Certification Program with the Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper program to offer the landscape industry an opportunity to obtain two nationally recognized...

Actively help restore our local ecosystems by participating in these ongoing habitat restoration days (Tuesdays and Saturdays) while learning about local natural communities and the issues that arise from human activities impacting local habitats. Register online.

Learn how to transform your yard into a beautiful, sustainable, and water-efficient landscape. Topics include selecting climate-appropriate plant palettes, planning a new landscape that thrives with less water, and exploring sustainable landscape techniques, functions, turf removal options, and rebates. This class is free but advanced registration is required.

Earn a 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. Participants will explore the Park, complete activities and take the OC Parks Jr. Ranger Oath to earn a unique Jr. Ranger badge. This...

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.

Learn how to design a yard using the four principles of gorgeous and watershed-wise landscaping. Topics include building healthy soil, capturing rainwater, selecting climate-appropriate and native plants, and use of high-efficiency irrigation. This class is free but advanced registration is required.

Join OC Habitats every third Saturday of the month at the Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy to support coastal dune habitat restoration! Help restore this vital habitat by removing invasive plants, brush, weeds, and debris to reveal sandy space for native species to thrive, all while learning about coastal dune habitat restoration. For more information and to sign up online, visit...

The FLOW (follow & learn about the ocean and wetlands) program is a community-based water quality research program designed to better understand, identify, and respond to sources of pollution. FLOW volunteers collect a weekly ocean water sample from different water collection sites and analyze its chemical properties and planktonic composition. Starting point will be the Bolsa Chica State Beach –...

Earn a Laguna Niguel Regional 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.

Our Wilderness Parks are in need of trail restoration and maintenance work to protect the fragile trail habitat and increase the sustainability of our trails. Tasks include clearing drains to get the water off the trail, pruning vegetation back to keep users on the trail, moving dirt to rebuild eroded tread, and restoring impacted areas. This is fun and hard...

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...

Join OC Parks staff and volunteers in enhancing the Mile Square Regional Park's lake habitat for local wildlife. Activities may include removing trash, cleaning the lake, collecting fishing line and learning about the plants and animals found within the park. The program begins at the south lake near the Euclid Street entrance. No experience necessary. Participants are encouraged to bring...

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 online.

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...

Join OC Parks at Peters Canyon Regional Park to help care for restoration sites and help our native plants and shrubs thrive. Be prepared for weeding, watering or planting as needed. Advanced registration is required. Register online.

Actively help restore our local ecosystems by participating in these ongoing habitat restoration days (Tuesdays and Saturdays) while learning about local natural communities and the issues that arise from human activities impacting local habitats. Register online.

Learn how to optimize water use, improve plant health, and reduce runoff by understanding the relationship between soil, water, and system performance. Topics include an overview and basics of irrigation systems, typical irrigation problems and troubleshooting, weather-based controllers, programming essentials, and more. This class is free but advanced registration is required.

Learn how to use best management practices for capturing rainwater in the landscape using both passive and active methods. Topics include choosing the right rainwater capture method for your landscape, siting and sizing rain gardens for optimal performance, maintenance tips and troubleshooting common issues, and managing overflow to prevent erosion and flooding. This class is free but advanced registration is...

This free education and networking event brings together the HOA community - including HOA Board Members, Community Managers, and Professional Landscapers - to provide education and inspire conversation and collaboration about water management topics. Online registration is required.

Help Grow Native Plants for Restoration at the Back Bay Science Center. Volunteers assist in seasonal nursery activities such as seed collection and sowing, processing cuttings, composting, and more, no experience needed! Advanced registration is required.

The FLOW (follow & learn about the ocean and wetlands) program is a community-based water quality research program designed to better understand, identify, and respond to sources of pollution. FLOW volunteers collect a weekly ocean water sample from different water collection sites and analyze its chemical properties and planktonic composition. Starting point will be the Bolsa Chica State Beach –...

Our Wilderness Parks are in need of trail restoration and maintenance work to protect the fragile trail habitat and increase the sustainability of our trails. Tasks include clearing drains to get the water off the trail, pruning vegetation back to keep users on the trail, moving dirt to rebuild eroded tread, and restoring impacted areas. This is fun and hard...

Help care for 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 generally help maintain the nursery. Gain hands-on experience with habitat restoration while working alongside other like-minded plant lovers! All...

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.

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.

Actively help restore our local ecosystems by participating in these ongoing habitat restoration days (Tuesdays and Saturdays) while learning about local natural communities and the issues that arise from human activities impacting local habitats. Register online.

Learn how to transform your yard into a beautiful, sustainable, and water-efficient landscape. Topics include selecting climate-appropriate plant palettes, planning a new landscape that thrives with less water, and exploring sustainable landscape techniques, functions, turf removal options, and rebates. This class is free but advanced registration is required.

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.

Learn how to design a yard using the four principles of gorgeous and watershed-wise landscaping. Topics include building healthy soil, capturing rainwater, selecting climate-appropriate and native plants, and use of high-efficiency irrigation. Register online.

The FLOW (follow & learn about the ocean and wetlands) program is a community-based water quality research program designed to better understand, identify, and respond to sources of pollution. FLOW volunteers collect a weekly ocean water sample from different water collection sites and analyze its chemical properties and planktonic composition. Starting point will be the Bolsa Chica State Beach –...

Join Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks at one of their Land Tending days to create a healthier habitat for the native plants and wildlife that call Aliso Creek their home. Volunteers will assist with various stewardship activities, including removal of non-native plants, hand watering, seed collection, and/or planting of native plants. Advanced registration online is required.

Earn a 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. Participants will explore the Park, complete activities and take the OC Parks Jr. Ranger Oath to earn a unique Jr. Ranger badge. This...

Actively help restore our local ecosystems by participating in these ongoing habitat restoration days (Tuesdays and Saturdays) while learning about local natural communities and the issues that arise from human activities impacting local habitats. Register online.

Our Wilderness Parks are in need of trail restoration and maintenance work to protect the fragile trail habitat and increase the sustainability of our trails. Tasks include clearing drains to get the water off the trail, pruning vegetation back to keep users on the trail, moving dirt to rebuild eroded tread, and restoring impacted areas. This is fun and hard...

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.

Actively help restore our local ecosystems by participating in these ongoing habitat restoration days (Tuesdays and Saturdays) while learning about local natural communities and the issues that arise from human activities impacting local habitats. Register online.

Learn how to keep your landscape thriving by making your drip irrigation system more efficient and reliable. Topics include understanding soil moisture balance, identifying key drip system components, reviewing common problems with drip systems and how to avoid them, and developing a successful maintenance routine. This class is free but advanced registration is required.

Earn a 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. Participants will explore the Park, complete activities and take the OC Parks Jr. Ranger Oath to earn a unique Jr. Ranger badge. This...

Learn how to use best management practices for capturing rainwater in the landscape using both passive and active methods. Topics include choosing the right rainwater capture method for your landscape, siting and sizing rain gardens for optimal performance, maintenance tips and troubleshooting common issues, and managing overflow to prevent erosion and flooding. This class is free but advanced registration is...

Help Grow Native Plants for Restoration at the Back Bay Science Center. Volunteers assist in seasonal nursery activities such as seed collection and sowing, processing cuttings, composting, and more, no experience needed! Advanced registration is required.

The FLOW (follow & learn about the ocean and wetlands) program is a community-based water quality research program designed to better understand, identify, and respond to sources of pollution. FLOW volunteers collect a weekly ocean water sample from different water collection sites and analyze its chemical properties and planktonic composition. Starting point will be the Bolsa Chica State Beach –...

Our Wilderness Parks are in need of trail restoration and maintenance work to protect the fragile trail habitat and increase the sustainability of our trails. Tasks include clearing drains to get the water off the trail, pruning vegetation back to keep users on the trail, moving dirt to rebuild eroded tread, and restoring impacted areas. This is fun and hard...

Actively help restore our local ecosystems by participating in these ongoing habitat restoration days (Tuesdays and Saturdays) while learning about local natural communities and the issues that arise from human activities impacting local habitats. Register online.