{"id":282679,"date":"2026-04-23T21:52:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T21:52:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/282679\/"},"modified":"2026-04-23T21:52:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T21:52:14","slug":"planting-events-and-volunteer-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/282679\/","title":{"rendered":"Planting Events and Volunteer Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"

Consider starting your weekend this Saturday by planting trees in celebration<\/a> of Arbor Day and Earth Day, or by a celebration at the Laguna Beach Library with a composting workshop<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Mariners Library in Newport Beach is also offering a presentation<\/a> on year-round gardening and a planting workshop this Saturday.<\/p>\n

For those interested in celebrating childhood literacy as a family, the Santa Ana Library is hosting its 18th annual D\u00eda de los Ni\u00f1os, D\u00eda de los Libros<\/a> celebration this weekend. The celebration grew from the Latin American tradition of D\u00eda del Ni\u00f1o, celebrated on April 30 across many Spanish-speaking countries.\u00a0<\/p>\n

These are just a handful of the many free events and activities happening throughout Orange County \u2013 funded by public tax dollars.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Every week, Voice of OC reporters work hard to help residents stay connected to upcoming civic events, putting locals in a position to save tax dollars and hold leaders accountable.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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You can also bookmark the Voice of OC calendar to stay ahead of key civic meetings impacting your quality of life during the week.\u00a0<\/p>\n

That same kind of watchdog reporting now fuels a vibrant weekend calendar, choc full of free public services and assets your tax dollars finance.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Here are a few noteworthy free events happening this weekend.\u00a0<\/p>\n

South Orange County<\/p>\n

Plant Trees<\/p>\n

Attend a celebration<\/a> of Earth Day and Arbor Day with a planting event and Green Expo.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Volunteers will plant trees and shrubs along the section of Oso Creek Trail north of Jeronimo Road.\u00a0 Participants should bring a hat, boots, gloves and sunscreen.<\/p>\n

The City of Mission Viejo is also hosting a Green Expo beside Oso Creek Trail, with themed activities and environmental exhibits featuring topics like recycling and pollution prevention.<\/p>\n

Parking will be available at the Marguerite Aquatics Complex, with a complimentary golf cart shuttle service will be provided to the event location.<\/p>\n

When: April 25, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

Where: Parking and complimentary shuttle service is available at the Marguerite Aquatics Complex, 27474 Casta Del Sol, Mission Viejo, CA 92692<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For information on the Green Expo, contact Denise Matson at dmatson@cityofmissionviejo.org<\/a>. For information on planting, contact Kristine Rosenbaum at (949) 470-8463<\/p>\n

Make a Mini Zen Garden<\/p>\n

Adults are welcome to make a mini zen garden<\/a> to celebrate Earth Day at the Rancho Santa Margarita Library.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When: April 25, 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 30902 La Promesa, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (949) 459-6094<\/p>\n

Coastal Orange County<\/p>\n

Earth Day Celebration<\/p>\n

Celebrate Earth Day at the Laguna Beach Library with a composting workshop<\/a>, face painting and other themed activities.<\/p>\n

When: April 25, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 363 Glenneyre St., Laguna Beach, CA 92651<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (949) 497-1733<\/p>\n

Spring Planting Event<\/p>\n

Get month-by-month guidelines for growing fruits and vegetables year-round during a presentation<\/a> by a UC Master Gardener at the Mariners Library in Newport Beach.<\/p>\n

After the presentation, attendees can decorate containers, fill them with soil, and sow seeds or plants.\u00a0<\/p>\n

All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult.<\/p>\n

When: April 25, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 1300 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach, California 92660<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (949) 717-3838<\/p>\n

Movie Screening<\/p>\n

Enjoy a screening<\/a> of the 1982 romantic comedy \u201cTootsie\u201d at the Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When: April 26, 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 1855 Park Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92627<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, please contact the library at (949) 646-8845<\/p>\n

Central Orange County<\/p>\n

D\u00eda de los Ni\u00f1os, D\u00eda de los Libros<\/p>\n

Attend the 18th annual D\u00eda de los Ni\u00f1os, D\u00eda de los Libros<\/a> celebration at the Plaza of the Sun behind the Santa Ana Main Library. This event celebrates the importance of children and literacy, and families. The event includes a community outreach fair and entertainment.<\/p>\n

When: April 25, 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (714) 647-5358<\/p>\n

Family Bingo<\/p>\n

Play bingo<\/a> as a family at the Stanton Library. No registration is required.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When: April 25, 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 7850 Katella Ave., Stanton, CA 90680<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (714) 898-3302<\/p>\n

North Orange County<\/p>\n

Fiber Arts Circle<\/p>\n

Work in a group on a project during the Placentia Library District\u2019s crochet and knitting circle<\/a>.<\/p>\n

When: April 25, 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 411 E. Chapman Ave., Placentia CA 92870<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (714) 528-1906<\/p>\n

Morning Meditation\u00a0<\/p>\n

Start the day with a guided meditation session<\/a> at the Yorba Linda Public Library.<\/p>\n

When: April 25, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 4852 Lakeview Ave, Yorba Linda, CA 92886<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (714) 777-2873<\/p>\n

If you know of a free public agency event that the Voice of OC should be aware of, send an email to etaylor@voiceofoc.org<\/p>\n

For more events, please refer to the Voice of OC Calendar.<\/p>\n

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