Stormwater Pollution Prevention Events
AUGUST 2024
We all play a part in preventing stormwater pollution. Here are some ways to get involved in August 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, Green Oceanside, Friends of Rose Creek, Friends of Ruffin Canyon, ASCENDtials.org, Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation, Keep America Beautiful, Recycle for Veterans, and California State Parks Foundation.
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8am to 10am – San Diego River Park Foundation River Center Care Team. Learn more or sign up.
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8am to 12pm – San Diego River Park Foundation Water Quality Monitoring: West County. Learn more or sign up.
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5pm to 7pm – San Diego Coastkeeper Weeknight Cleanup and Meetup – Crown Point Park, Mission Bay. Learn more.
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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 Audubon Friends of Rose Creek Native Garden Work Party. Learn more or register.
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9am to 12pm – San Diego River Park Foundation Community River Clean-Up. 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 8/10 date on the calendar.
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8am to 12pm – San Diego River Park Foundation Preserve Stewards at Boulder Creek Habitat Restoration. Learn more or sign up.
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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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Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8am to 11am – 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 August 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.
University of California (UC) Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program – The following events will be offered in August.
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August 6, 8am to 5pm (ENGLISH); August 20 8am to 5pm (SPANISH) – Pesticide Safety Zoom Workshop, Train-the-Trainer Refresher (fee $300) – This workshop provides a review of the required annual training topics for fieldworkers and handlers. Learn more or register.
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August 15, 12pm – Urban & Community Webinar Series – Back to School Pests – With students heading back to school, now is a good time to talk about pests in schools and childcare centers. Learn about head lice, bed bugs, rats, cockroaches, and the use of disinfectant wipes and pesticide safety. Learn more or register.
Alta Vista Botanical Garden – August 10, 10am to 12pm – Kids in the Garden Classes – ($5 fee, includes entry to the Garden) – Kids and their families are invited to attend Saturday Classes featuring hands-on activities, Incredible Edibles, conservation lessons, and tours of the Gardens. Topics vary by month with the August topic being Water All Around Us. Learn more or pre-register with Farmer Jones at farmerjonesavbg@gmail.com.
UCCE Master Gardener Association of San Diego – Ask a Master Gardener Sessions – The following events will be provided in August.
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Lakeside Water District 100 Year Anniversary – August 10, 10am to 1pm. 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.
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New Master Gardener Class – Public Interest Forum – August 27, 1pm to 3pm. Master Gardeners are searching for applicants for the 2025 Class. Learn more.
California Native Plant Society (CNPS) Events – August 1, 5:30pm to 6:30pm – Naturehood Monthly Gardening Webinars – Container Gardening 101 – Join members of the CNPS Horticulture and Conservation teams to talk about native plants and pots. What plants grow best in containers? How do we help them thrive? What are good practices for irrigation and pruning? Do you need special soil? Whether you have a tiny balcony, a compact patio, or just a sunny windowsill, this webinar is for you. Learn more or sign up.
WaterSmart Residential Landscape and Irrigation Events – Check-out the San Diego County Water Authority’s WaterSmart Program 3-Hour Landscape Virtual Workshops – View past workshops.
San Diego Botanic Garden Monthly SAPLinGS Sessions – Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays in August, 10am to 12pm – Children are invited to join for Science, Art, and Play in Garden Spaces (SAPLinGS) activities. Topics vary by month, and the August theme is Sensational Seeds. 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 August. 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, Hello Garden: Qualify for a Rebates – 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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Irrigation and Water Use Efficiency – Learn about irrigation systems, programming controllers, why to choose drip over spray, and easy ways to conserve water.
I Love A Clean San Diego (ILACSD) Waste Reduction Events – The following event is being offered in August. Visit the ILACSD event calendar for future events near you!
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August 24, 10:30am to 11:30am – Save Your Scraps Workshop – Learn to reduce your food waste and help divert organic waste from our local landfills! Join I Love A Clean San Diego for our free Save Your Scraps workshop at the Alta Vista Botanical Gardens. Learn more or register.
Living Coast Discovery Center Compost Workshops – The following events will be offered in August.
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4 de agosto, 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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August 11 and 18, 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 August 11th and 18th workshops.
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August 25, 11:30am to 12:30pm – Vermicomposting Workshop – Learn how to build and care for your own worm bin. Learn more or register.
Surfrider Foundation San Diego – Recycling Webinar with Solana Center for Environmental Innovation – August 7, 5pm to 6pm – Learn about the critical role recycling plays in our environment. Topics are yet to be determined, but may include a history of plastics and recycling, our society’s challenge with over consumption, proper disposal techniques, lifestyle alternatives to reduce waste, and current legislative proposals that would have an impact. Learn more or register.
Solana Center for Environmental Innovation Waste Reduction Events – The following residential and business events are being offered in August.
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August 7, 5pm to 6pm – Solving Single-Use Plastics Webinar – Learn the basics of single-use plastics, their impacts on public health, the truth about recycling, and the real solution. In partnership with State Senator Catherine Blakespear. Learn more or register
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August 17, 10:30am to 12:30pm – Backyard Composting Workshop – Logan Heights – Learn the basics of traditional backyard composting including the importance and benefits of composting, composting bin options, tools and materials, and how to build a compost pile. Funded by City of San Diego Environmental Services. Site location and host, Logan Heights Library. Learn more or register.
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August 28, 6pm to 7pm – Backyard Composting Basics Webinar – Learn the basics of traditional backyard composting including the importance and benefits of composting, composting bin options, tools and materials, and how to build a compost pile. Funded by City of San Diego Environmental Services. Learn more or register.
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August 21 – 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, August 9th for the Wednesday, August 21st 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.
City of Chula Vista – Free Compost Event – August 31, 8am to 12pm – In appreciation of the community’s efforts to recycle yard and food waste, City of Chula Vista residents are invited to pick up free compost. Bring shovels for loading, containers to fill, and don’t forget the tarps to cover your compost! Learn more.
South Bay Sustainable Communities Network – The following event will be offered in August.
Living Coast Discovery Center – The following events will be offered in August.
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August 3, 4pm to 7:30pm – Farm to Bay 15th Annual Fundraiser – ($120 per ticket) – Join the Living Coast Discovery Center in its efforts to support coastal wildlife, education, and sustainability! The evening will include food & beverage samplings from sustainably minded restaurants, breweries, and wineries, as well as animal encounters, a silent & live auction, musical entertainment, and sunset views on San Diego Bay! Learn more or buy tickets.
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August 10, 11:30am to 12:15pm – Sweetwater Safari Hike – Explore the Sweetwater Marsh Trail on the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge and learn about the history of the Marsh, the salt marsh ecosystem, and the plants and wildlife thriving in this protected space. Learn more or sign up.
San Diego Coastkeeper Mission Bay Water Quality Monitoring Program – August 10, 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.
Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation – The following events will be offered in August.
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August 7, 5:30pm – Adult Lecture Series – Lecture TBA – Click here to learn more.
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August 16, 3pm to 7pm – Kids Gala 2024 Too Cool for School End of Summer Bash ($$ fees vary) – Attend this end of summer bash and fun-filled event with tons of activities, food, drinks and treats. Learn more and purchase tickets.
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August 24, 5:30pm – Discovery Gala 2024 – Lagoon’s Eleven ($$ fees vary) – Attend this fundraiser that includes casino games, happy hour, a three-course meal, dancing, live auction, and more. Learn more and purchase tickets.
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Daily program Monday through Friday, 9am to 1pm – Preschool Playdates Program – ($$ 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 August topic being ‘Earth Explorers.’ Learn more or register.
San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy Lagoon Walk N Talk/Coast to Crest Trail – August 30, 9am to 11:30am – 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.
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