Stormwater Pollution Prevention Events
JUNE 2024
We all play a part in preventing stormwater pollution. Here are some ways to get involved in June and help protect our local waterways! All events are free unless otherwise indicated.
Ongoing beach and community cleanups help protect the County’s waterways from stormwater pollution and can preserve water quality for years to come. The County thanks the following beach and community cleanup event partners for their ongoing support in preventing stormwater pollution: I Love A Clean San Diego (ILACSD), Surfrider Foundation San Diego, San Diego Coastkeeper, San Diego River Park Foundation, Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve (TRNERR), San Diego Canyonlands, San Diego Audubon, Preserve Calavera, Think Blue San Diego, Friends of Rose Creek, Friends of Ruffin Canyon, ASCENDtials.org, Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation, Keep America Beautiful, Recycle for Veterans, California Native Plant Society, County Department of Parks and Recreation, California State Parks Foundation, City of Carlsbad, City of San Diego, and City of La Mesa.
June 1
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8am to 10:30am – San Diego Canyonlands Walk and Water. Learn more or sign up.
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8:30am to 11:30am – City of Carlsbad Trail Cleanup – Rancho Carillo Trails. Learn more.
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8:30am to 11:30am – County Department of Parks and Recreation, Trail Hike and Work at Dictionary Hill Open Space Preserve/National Trails Day. Learn more and sign up.
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8:30am to 12:30pm – California State Parks Foundation, Silver Strand Beach Cleanup. Learn more or sign up.
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9am to 11:45am – California Native Plant Society, California Invasive Species Action Week, Cabrillo National Monument Weed Warriors Habitat Restoration. Learn more or RSVP.
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9am to 11am – Surfrider Foundation San Diego Ocean Beach Cleanup. Learn more or register.
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9am to 11am – Surfrider Foundation San Diego Oceanside Beach Cleanup. Learn more or register.
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9am to 12pm – Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation National Trails Day, Discovery Center Trail Cleanup. Learn more or sign up.
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9am to 12pm – Friends of Ruffin Canyon, Ruffin Canyon Cleanup. Learn more.
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9:15am to 11:30am – ASCENDtials Climate Cares Beach Cleanup and Kemetic Yoga, Torrey Pines Black’s Beach. Learn more or sign up by selecting the 6/1 date on the calendar.
June 2
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12:15pm to 1:30pm – ASCENDtials Climate Cares Highway Cleanup, 5 South at Mission Bay Beach Club. Learn more or sign up by selecting the 6/2 date on the calendar.
June 4
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9am to 11:45am – California Native Plant Society, California Invasive Species Action Week, Cabrillo National Monument Weed Warriors Habitat Restoration. Learn more or RSVP.
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9am to 12pm – San Diego River Park Foundation Team IMPACT River Habitat Restoration. Learn more or sign up.
June 5
June 6
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8am to 10am – San Diego River Park Foundation Team ECO Habitat Restoration. Learn more or sign up.
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9am to 11:45am – California Native Plant Society, California Invasive Species Action Week, Cabrillo National Monument Weed Warriors Habitat Restoration. Learn more or RSVP.
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9am to 11am – Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation Trail Cleanup Event – Hubbs Trail/Garfield Street Trailhead. Learn more or sign up.
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3pm to 5pm – ILACSD Sunset Sweep: Swan Canyon Menlo Mini-Park. Learn more or register.
June 7
June 8
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8am to 10:30am – San Diego Canyonlands Manzanita Canyon Habitat Restoration. Learn more or sign up.
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9am to 10:30am – Preserve Calavera Rancho La Costa Restoration. Learn more or RSVP.
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9am to 11am – San Diego Canyonlands Navajo Canyon Habitat Restoration – City Park Ranger Event. Learn more or sign up.
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9am to 11am – San Diego Coastkeeper World Oceans Day Cleanup, South Mission Bay. Learn more or register.
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9am to 11:45am – California Native Plant Society, California Invasive Species Action Week, Cabrillo National Monument Weed Warriors Habitat Restoration. Learn more or RSVP.
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9am to 11am – San Diego Audubon Friends of Rose Creek Native Garden Work Party. Learn more or register.
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9:00am to 12:30pm – Community Climate Action Day/Park Preservation – Lindo Lake County Park. Includes lunch. Learn more or sign up.
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9:00am to 12:30pm – Community Climate Action Day/Lagoon Preservation – San Elijo Ecological Lagoon Preserve. Includes lunch. Learn more or sign up.
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9:00am to 2:30pm – Community Climate Action Day/Park Preservation – San Dieguito County Park. Includes lunch. Learn more or sign up.
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10:15am to 11:30am – ASCENDtials Climate Cares Beach Cleanup, Silver Strand Beach. Learn more or sign up by selecting the 6/8 date on the calendar.
June 9
June 11
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9am to 12pm – San Diego River Park Foundation Team IMPACT River Habitat Restoration. Learn more or sign up.
June 13
June 14
June 15
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8am to 10:30am – San Diego Canyonlands Walk and Water. Learn more or sign up.
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8am to 4pm – Surfrider Foundation San Diego Paddle for Peace, Juneteenth Summer Kickoff, La Jolla Shores. Learn more or register.
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9am to 10:30am – Preserve Calavera El Corazon Restoration. Learn more or RSVP..
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9am to 12pm – San Diego River Park Foundation Clean & Green Community Riverbed Cleanup. Learn more or sign up.
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9:15am to 10:30am – ASCENDtials Climate Cares Highway Cleanup, Highway 75 at Coronado Island. Learn more or sign up by selecting the 6/15 date on the calendar.
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10am to 12pm – Surfrider Foundation San Diego Imperial Beach Cleanup. Learn more or register.
June 18
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9am to 12pm – San Diego River Park Foundation Team IMPACT River Habitat Restoration. Learn more or sign up.
June 19
June 20
June 21
June 22
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8am to 10:30am – San Diego Canyonlands Olivia Canyon Habitat Restoration. Learn more or sign up
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9am to 11am – Surfrider Foundation San Diego South Ponto State Beach Cleanup. Learn more or register.
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9am to 11am – San Diego Audubon Wander the Wetlands Work Party. Learn more or RSVP.
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9am to 11am – San Diego Canyonlands Gonzales Canyon Community Restoration. Learn more or sign up.
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9am to 11:30 – Recycle for Veterans/San Diego River Park Foundation River Cleanup. Learn more or get free ticket by selecting the 6/22 date on the calendar.
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9:15am to 11:30 – ASCENDtials Climate Cares Highway Cleanup, Highway 125 at Quarry/Elketon. Learn more or sign up by selecting the 6/22 date on the calendar.
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10am to 12pm – Surfrider Foundation San Diego Pacific Beach Cleanup. Learn more or register.
June 23
June 25
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9am to 12pm – San Diego River Park Foundation Team IMPACT River Habitat Restoration. Learn more or sign up.
June 27
June 28
June 29
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9am to 11am – Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation Algerian Sea Lavender Removal. Learn more or sign up.
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9am to 11am – ILACSD/City of La Mesa - Litter Free La Mesa: Alvarado Avenue and Stormwater Channel Neighborhood Cleanup. Learn more or register.
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9am to 12pm – San Diego River Park Foundation River Rescue. Learn more or sign up
Monthly/Ongoing or On Your Own Stormwater Pollution Prevention Events
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Tuesdays and Fridays, 9am to 12pm – San Diego River Park Foundation River Assessment Field Teams (RAFT). Learn more or sign up.
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Tuesdays and Fridays, 9am to 12pm – San Dieguito River Park Foundation Dust Devils Trail Maintenance and Habitat Restoration Events. Locations vary. See June event calendar to learn more.
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Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9am to 12pm – San Diego River Park Foundation River Rescue Cleanups. Learn more or sign up.
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Saturdays – San Diego Canyonlands Cleanup and Restoration Events. Times and locations vary. See June event calendar to learn more.
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San Diego Surfrider Foundation Ongoing Solo Cleanups. Learn more.
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Coastkeeper San Diego Six Cleanup Challenge, Flexible Dates/Times. Learn more and see list of challenge sites.
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ILACSD Adopt-A-Beach/Adopt-A Canyon-Program, Flexible Dates/Flexible Times – Volunteer to help keep San Diego County maintained, safe, and beautiful. Run an independent beach/canyon cleanup at your chosen ‘adopted’ location at a date and time that works for you. Requirements include a minimum of three cleanups at your chosen site in one year and the reporting of detailed cleanup data to ILACSD. Learn more and adopt a location.
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Keep America Beautiful 2024 Great American Cleanup – #152Pickup Challenge – March 19 Kickoff – Join Keep America Beautiful and its local affiliate I Love A Clean San Diego in their mission of picking up litter and greening up our local communities. Learn more, pledge to participate in the #152Pickup Challenge, and register for local community cleanup events.
WaterSmart Residential Landscape and Irrigation Events – The San Diego County Water Authority’s WaterSmart Program is providing the following online workshops and consultation services in June.
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June 1, 9am to 12pm – Water & Irrigation: Utilizing a Precious Resource – Learn strategies to use our limited water sources wisely, including integrating stormwater capture elements into your landscape and conserving water through simple irrigation system retrofits. Learn more or register.
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June 8, 9am to 12pm – Installation & Maintenance: Protecting Your Investment – Learn strategies for success when removing your turf, installing your new landscape and maintaining it, and minimizing your water use. Learn more or register.
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Designer At Your Door Water Conservation Service – This service provides an opportunity for one-on-one support from industry professionals that complements special topic WaterSmart landscape classes. Homeowners must meet certain criteria to qualify for this service. Learn more about homeowner eligibility by clicking on the Design Program tab and apply.
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Past Recordings of 3-Hour Landscape Workshops – View past workshops.
California Native Plant Society (CNPS) Events – June 6, 5:30pm to 6:30pm – Naturehood Monthly Gardening Webinars – Online Tools for a Native Plant Garden – Discover how to use online tools to plan, design, and cultivate your own vibrant and sustainable native garden paradise. From plant selection to landscape design, this webinar will guide you through the process for a thriving, water-wise landscape that celebrates the beauty of California’s native plants. Learn more or sign up.
UC Statewide Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program – Urban and Community IPM Webinar – Flea Control & Diseases: Starting from Scratch – June 20, 12pm to 1pm – Learn how to keep yourself and pets safe from fleas and flea-borne diseases. Learn more or register.
San Diego Botanic Garden – The following events are being offered in June.
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June 22, 9am to 11:30am – Grow Food, End Hunger, Save the Planet – ($10 refundable deposit; includes Garden admission) – Workshop takeaways include, organic seedlings, organic seed packets, garden tools, a local garden resource and planting guide, tricks of the trade for a zero-waste kitchen, and so much more! Register by June 21st. Learn more or register.
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June 28, 2pm to 3pm – Monthly Summer Science Series – ($$ fees vary and include Garden admission) – Join the Garden each month as San Diego Botanic Garden’s staff, colleagues, and guest speakers present plant science and conservation efforts. Speakers are yet to be determined. Registration by June 27th. Learn more or register.
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Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays in June, 10am to 12pm – Monthly SAPLinGS Sessions – Children are invited to join for Science, Art, and Play in Garden Spaces (SAPLinGS) activities. Topics vary and will focus on a different plant or nature-based theme with June’s theme being ‘Pollinators.’ Science activities engage kids with cool science and hands-on learning that stimulates curiosity. Art activities focus on projects that spark the imagination. Learn more.
Landscape and Water-Savings Webinars – A series of landscape and water-savings webinars are being offered throughout June. Dates and times vary. Hosted by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. See calendar and learn more or register.
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Drip Irrigation Fundamentals – Learn how to save your landscape by understanding soil moisture balance, key components of a properly installed drip system, typical problems with drip and how to avoid them, and developing a successful maintenance practice.
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California-Friendly Native Plant Landscape – Learn how to design a yard using the four principles of gorgeous and watershed-wise landscaping including building healthy soil, capturing rainfall, selecting native plants that minimize water use, and controlling irrigation.
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Garden Design Workshop – Learn how to identify critical steps for successfully designing a watershed-wise landscape including developing a successful planting plan, developing a palette of climate-appropriate plants, and sizing and siting the rainwater capture area.
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Keeping Rain in the Garden – Learn how to design your yard using watershed-wise landscaping, including criteria and considerations when selecting rain capture methods such as swales, berms, cisterns, and integrating hardscapes.
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Goodbye Grass: Qualify for a Turf Replacement Rebate – Learn about replacing your lawn with a watershed-wise landscape, including removing turf without the use of chemicals, replacing it with climate-appropriate plantings, and how to apply for a turf replacement rebate.
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Deciphering Your Irrigation Timer – Learn about your irrigation controller, including understanding irrigation’s role in maintaining a soil moisture balance, outlining the purpose of a weather-based controller, reviewing basic terminology and programming principles, identifying special functions like cycle & soak, and troubleshooting typical problems.
UCCE Master Gardener Association of San Diego – Ask a Master Gardener Sessions, San Diego County Fair – Various Days Throughout June, 11am to 5pm. Master Gardeners will be available to answer your gardening questions including garden planning, watering, pest control, and anything garden related. Learn more by clicking any of the daily calendar links.
I Love A Clean San Diego (ILACSD) Waste Reduction Events – The following waste reduction events are being offered in June.
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June 1, 10am to 2pm – San Diego Used Oil & Oil Filter Recycling Event – Bring in a used oil filter and receive a new one for free at participating AutoZone locations including Fallbrook, Ramona, Lakeside, and Spring Valley. Funded by CalRecycle and offered in partnership with County of San Diego and I Love A Clean San Diego. Learn more.
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June 1, 10:30am to 11:30am – To Buy or Not to Buy: The Dos and Don’ts of Sustainable Fashion Webinar – Learn how to make your closet more sustainable. Topics include textile recycling and upcycling ideas, low waste laundry routines, how to mindfully clean out your closet, thrift shopping tips and local secondhand store recommendations, and the environmental impacts of fast fashion. Sponsored by the City of San Diego Environmental Services Department. Learn more or register.
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Miramar Landfill Bus Tours – City of San Diego – Get a behind-the-scenes peek on what really happens when you dispose of waste and clear up the myth of throwing something “away.” Open to City of San Diego residents only.
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June 10, 5pm to 7pm – Slow Down Swap Party at City Heights/Weingart Library – Join ILACSD in making fashion circular, by trading your clothes, accessories, and shoes at their swap party at the City Heights/Weingart Library. Donate by bringing gently-used items with you. Learn more.
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June 13, 12pm to 1pm – Step Up Your Sustainability Webinar – Learn new zero waste habits in your current routines, how to repurpose old items, and how to properly dispose of the waste you produce. Topics include eco-friendly product swaps, DIY recipes, how to compost without an outdoor space, low waste habits for pets, hobbies, and your home, and more. Sponsored by the City of Poway. Learn more or register.
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June 16, 12pm to 4pm – Clothing and Accessories Swap at the La Mesa Juneteenth and Friends Jubilee – Learn creative ways to reduce waste and your next upcycling project. Bring in your gently-used clothes, accessories, and shoes for a clothing swap event in partnership with the City of La Mesa. Site location MacArthur Park at 4975 Memorial Dr., La Mesa. Learn more.
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June 22, 10am to 1pm – 9th Annual Sustainable Solutions Fair – Join ILACSD in partnership with the City of Encinitas for a unique celebration of all things sustainability! Topics include low-waste living, composting, recycling, sustainable swaps for everyday products, and more. Come ready to experience a wide array of zero waste activities, including informative panel speakers, booths from sustainable companies, and hands-on low waste DIYs. Site location EUSD Farm Lab. Learn more or register.
City of La Mesa – Free Paper Shredding Event for La Mesa Residents – June 1, 9am to 12pm – City of La Mesa residents can dispose of unwanted paper, e-waste and more. Free self-serve mulch will also be available, and Goodwill will also be present and accepting donated reusable items. Site location, City Hall parking lot at the corner of Allison Avenue and Date Avenue. Learn more.
Living Coast Discovery Center Compost Workshops – The following events will be offered in June.
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2 de junio, de 11:30am a 12:30pm – Bilingual Workshop (Dual-language event in English and Spanish) – Aprenda los conceptos básicos sobre cómo comenzar su propia pila de compostaje y convertir los desechos de alimentos en tierra rica en nutrients. Asista a estos talleres in situ, gratis con la entrada. También se encuentran disponibles talleres de video pregrabados. Patrocinado por la Ciudad de Chula Vista. Obtenga más información o regístrese.
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June 9th, 16th, and 23rd, 11:30am to 12:30pm – Sunday Compost Workshops – Learn the basics on how to start your own compost pile and turn food waste into nutrient-rich soil by attending these on-site workshops, free with admission. Pre-recorded video workshops are also available. Sponsored by the City of Chula Vista. Learn more or sign up for the June 9th, 16th, and 23rd
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June 30, 11:30am to 12:30pm – Vermicomposting Workshop – Learn how to build and care for your own worm bin. Learn more or register.
Solana Center for Environmental Innovation Waste Reduction Events – The following residential and business events are being offered in June.
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June 8, 10am to 12pm – Landscaping for Watershed Protection Panel Workshop – Rancho San Diego – A panel of experts will discuss the County of San Diego’s watershed protection and their involvement in creating a win-win outcome developing County of San Diego’s watershed protection and composting demonstration site at Ramona’s International Equestrian Center. Topics include mid-scale windrow composting, water catchment basins and rock interrupters, native plantings, and compost socks and blankets. Site location Rancho San Diego Library. Sponsored by the County of San Diego. Learn more or register.
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June 8, 10am to 12pm – All About Worms Workshop – Valley Center – Learn about the benefits of vermicomposting (composting with worms) and turning food waste into nutrient-rich castings for your garden. Topics include appropriate tools and materials, steps to start a vermicompost bin, how to feed your worms and which foods are suitable, troubleshooting and maintaining your worm bin, and harvesting and using finished castings. Funded by the County of San Diego. Site location Valley Center Library. Learn more or register.
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June 15, 10am to 12pm – Composting and Manure Management Workshop – Lakeside – Learn how you can both protect your local watershed and produce a fantastic soil amendment by composting large animal manure. Topics include basic composting and its benefits, manure composting and management, and protecting local water sources. Funded by the County of San Diego. Site location and hosts El Capitan High School and El Capitan FFA Chapter. Learn more or register.
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June 19, 2pm to 3pm – SB 1383 Compliance – Commercial Food Waste Prevention Webinar – Learn strategies to reduce food waste, save money and get ahead of state regulations impacting your business. Topics will include impacts of food waste on your business and the environment, organic waste legislation (SB 1383), practical tips and strategies to prevent food waste and save money, and guidance on food donation, liability protection, and tax incentives. Sponsored by County of San Diego Public Works. Learn more or register.
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June 19 – Free E-Business Waste Pickup – A free monthly e-waste pick-up service is being offered to businesses in San Diego County. Register by Friday, June 14th for the Wednesday, June 19th Urban Corps will contact you to confirm pick-up. Offered in partnership with Urban Corps. Learn more or sign up.
San Diego Fixit Clinics – At these Fix-It Clinics, you’ll learn how to reduce waste by fixing things instead of throwing items away. Bring broken or non-working items for assessment, disassembly, and possible repair. Workspace, specialty tools, and guidance to help you take apart and troubleshoot your item will be provided. Clinics hosted by Zero Waste San Diego with the help of many other zero waste partners.
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June 8, 10am to 1pm – Carlsbad Fix-It Clinic, Gardening Edition – Site location: Georgina Cole Branch Library, Carlsbad. Learn more or RSVP.
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June 15, 10am to 1pm – La Mesa Fix-It Clinic – Site location: La Mesa Public Library. Learn more or RSVP.
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June 29, 10am to 1pm – Chula Vista Fix-It Clinic – Site location: Norman Parks Senior Center. Learn more or RSVP.
Unincorporated San Diego Residential Cleanup Event – Spring Valley – June 15, 8am to 12pm, Monte Vista High School – Attend this residential cleanup event where unincorporated residents of San Diego can dispose of bulky items, electronics, recyclable materials, green waste, mattresses and box springs, and scrap metal. Other activities include free paper shredding, free mulch, and Goodwill will be onsite to accept donated reusable items. Event location, Monte Vista High School, Spring Valley. Offered in partnership with the County of San Diego Public Works and EDCO Disposal. Learn more.
South Bay Sustainable Communities Network – Monthly Compost Pile Turnings – Various days, timeslots and cities – Join South Bay Sustainable Communities Network for monthly turnings of their soil saver compost bins at select compost hub locations throughout South San Diego County. Compost hubs are also available to community members to drop off food scraps. Scroll to bottom of home page to check calendar for hub locations and dates.
Center for Watershed Protection – The following events will be offered in June.
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Free Stream Restoration Webinar Series. All webinars are offered at 10am Pacific Time.
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June 4, 10am – Webinar #1 – The Evolution of Stream Restoration – Learn about the history of land use change across the U.S. and stream impacts, including forest changes; drivers of stream restoration; stream restoration through the years, and stream restoration performance. Learn more or register.
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June 11, 10am – Webinar #2 – A Whole Watershed Approach. Learn more or register.
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June 18, 10am – Webinar #3- Assessing Alternatives: Tools and Best Practices to Restoration Approach Selection. Learn more or register.
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June 12, 10am to 11:30am – 2024 Webcast Series: Webcast 5 – Biochar: Applications and Research ($159 fee non-member) – This webcast will provide a case study in field application for the use of biochar to remove bacteria from stormwater. Note time on website posted as Eastern Time. Scroll to webcast 5 to learn more or register.
San Diego Coastkeeper Mission Bay Water Quality Monitoring Program – June 8, 9am to 12pm – Be part of a team of passionate individuals interested in protecting and restoring our waters and wilds. Join San Diego Coastkeeper’s new Mission Bay Water Quality Monitoring Program and participate in monthly field days to collect water samples at ten sites in Mission Bay. Learn more.
San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy Lagoon Walk N Talk/Coast to Crest Trail – June 13, 9am to 11am – Explore the diverse ecosystem of the lagoon, learn about the local wildlife, and hear from knowledgeable staff about the importance of preserving this natural habitat. Learn more or get free tickets.
Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation Preschool Playdates Program – Daily program Monday through Friday, 9am to 1pm – ($$ fees vary) – All children ages 3 to 5 are invited to join the daily program for nature-themed lessons and activities. Each day will include environmental education and literacy, a craft made from recycled materials, outdoor play and more. You can choose to register for the entire week, four days, three days, two days or one day a week. Topics vary by month with the June topic being ‘Sweet Summer.’ Learn more or register.
Living Coast Discovery Center Summer Wildlife Day Camp – Registration Now Open – Various sessions June through July, 8:30am through 4:30pm – ($$ fees vary) – Campers will spend their days learning about local wildlife, conservation, waste reduction and recycling, importance of water quality and beach cleanups, and so much more! Half-day and full-day options and fees vary by age group. Camps sponsored by the California State Coastal Conservancy and San Diego Foundation. Learn more or register.
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