Earth Day in Orange County

Sat., April 16th is the kick-off for Earth Day activities in Orange County. Here are a list of events worth checking out:

Laguna Beach KelpFest

Main Beach, 9-3

http://www.kelpfest.org/press.html

Tree of Life: Native Plant Week

San Juan Capistrano

Talk about Gardening for Native Butterflies followed by a tour of the newly planted Butterfly garden.

http://www.californianativeplants.com/index.php/news-blog/209-native-plant-week-events2011

OC Great Park

Herbs – From the Garden to the Table

Saturday, April 16, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 Noon

Presenter: Kristen Fusano

Fresh vegetables are even tastier when flavored with herbs fresh from the garden! Spice up your culinary adventures with the addition of herbs harvested just before they’re used.

http://www.ocgp.org/2011/02/spring-2011-garden-workshops/

Earth Day at the Ecology Center

San Juan Capistrano, 10-3

http://www.theecologycenter.org/

Workshop offerings - 1:00 - 3:00

    kite making

    potted herb gardens

    garden/herb salve

    seed balls

Sat & Sun:

Green Scene @ Fullerton Arboretum, 10-4

http://www.fullertonarboretum.org/event_green.php

Visit our NEW Interactive Children’s Garden. Enjoy a self guided exploration based on the 5 senses and Bug Safari’s led by our Arboretum Nature Guides.

Fresh produce available from the Arboretum Farm Stand.