Take part in Inner-Coastal Watershed Clean-Up Day, composting workshop Sept. 19

In celebration of Mission Viejo’s environment, the City of Mission Viejo is offering the public a chance to give back as well as learn about composting on Saturday, 19.

The city will host its annual Inner-Coastal Watershed Clean-Up Day from 8 a.m. to noon, with registration at the Oso Creek Trailhead on Marguerite Parkway (located just south of Marguerite and Estanciero on the east side of Marguerite). Volunteers will help collect trash and debris in and around Oso Creek and the nearby commercial center.

Held annually in conjunction with Coastal Clean-Up Day, this event is one of California’s biggest volunteer efforts. Last year, clean-up events took place around the county along beaches, creeks and streams.

At 10 a.m. that day, the city and Waste Management will host a “Composting Made Easy!” workshop at the Oso Creek Trailhead.

Composting is a simple and natural way to turn your yard and food waste into valuable organic fertilizer for your garden. The workshop will also focus on vermi-composting (worm composting). Compost and vermi-composting containers will be available for purchase or order. Discount vouchers will be provided to folks who register and attend the workshop.

Registration is limited and required for the workshop. To register today, call 949-470-3010 or email GreenMV@cityofmissionviejo.org. To volunteer for the clean-up event contact Deborah Carson at dcarson@cityofmissionviejo.org or 949-470-8458.