Quick look: The Orange County Department of Education’s Inside the Outdoors program will host a free Earth Day volunteer event on April 25 at Fairview Park in Costa Mesa, offering hands-on habitat restoration activities.
In celebration of Earth Day, Inside the Outdoors — an environmental education program of the Orange County Department of Education — will host a volunteer event April 25 at Fairview Park in Costa Mesa.
The event, held in partnership with OC Parks, is scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m. and will provide participants with opportunities to support native habitat restoration through hands-on activities.
Volunteers will assist with removing invasive plant species, clearing debris and preparing areas for restoration, helping to protect local wildlife and maintain the health of the park’s ecosystems.
Fairview Park is one of Costa Mesa’s largest parks, spanning more than 200 acres of natural and maintained space. The park features multiple habitat ecosystems that support a range of plant and animal species and serves as a regional connection point to nearby trails and open space areas.
The volunteer opportunity is open to participants ages 14 and older, with space limited to 50 individuals. No prior experience is required, and tools and supplies will be provided.
Participants are encouraged to wear closed-toe shoes, dress in comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor work and bring a reusable water bottle. Water will be available for refills.
Registration is available online and will close once the 50-participant capacity is reached.