Backyard Campout

The National Wildlife Federation is hosting aGreat American Backyard Campout . Pitch a tent in your own backyard or find others in the Orange County area to camp with. Read more...

How to Make a Fairy Garden

Children love to believe in magical fairies. Why not invite them into your garden by designing a special place just for the tiny winged creatures? Just follow these simple steps and your child will be entranced in a world of wonder about the illusive fairies. Read more...

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Orange County Waste Management helps residents throughout the OC get rid of their waste in the most enviornmentally friendly way. For a list of their guidelines, visithttp://www.wmorangecounty.com.Read more...

Victoria World Championship of Skimboarding

The Victoria World Championship of Skimboarding finals will take place on Sunday, June 20, 2010 at Aliso Beach in Laguna Beach, CA. As the 34th annual event, this year promises to be a bit different. For the first time ever, a women's pro division has been added.Read more...

National Pollinator Week

Read more...The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced June 21-27 as National Pollinators Week. Bees, birds and butterflies are essential to our environment. 

Fullerton Arboretum Plant Sale

Looking to spruce up your garden with some perrenial plants? Be sure not to miss the upcoming perennial plant sale at theFullerton Arboretum. Read more...

Orange County CSAs

Looking for the freshest produce? You can grow your own in a backyard garden, shop at a local farmers market, or you can  join a CSA and have it delivered to your doorstep from a farm in your area.Read more...

Family Adventure Program

Looking for some family adventure? Look no further than your local REI store (and Web site). REI has launched a Family Adventure Program to help families make the most of summer in the great outdoors. Read more...Read more...

Jamba Juice Launches Garden Fundraiser

The NGA is teaming up with a community favorite, Jamba Juice, to offer a new type of fundraiser for school gardens. Read more...

In the Green Kitchen

Alice Waters, an icon in the local food movement, has just released her newest cookbook, In the Green Kitchen. Read more...

Home Composting Tips

Interested in helping the environment, giving your garden a boost and reducing waste in the landfill? Consider home composting. It's easy and makes a big impact. Not sure how to compost? No problem. Here are some tips to get your started...read more.

Planting a Friendship Garden

Thinking of starting a backyard garden? What better way to celebrate the start of new growth than with old friends. Gather your friends to celebrate the planting and share in the harvest. Here are some tips for planting a Friendship Garden...read more...

Live Music at Laguna Nursery

What could be better than shopping for plants and decor for your garden while also enjoying a night out on the town? At the Laguna Nursery you can do both. Read more...

Orange County Farmers Markets

Many experts have touted the health and environmental benefits of eating local,organic food. Plus it just tastes better! So rather than doing your routine run to the market to stock up on fruits and veggies, why not hit a local farmers market instead? Read more...

Garden Tours in Laguna Beach

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