Free water education programming
Irvine Ranch Water District offers free STEM-based water education programming to local schools serving students in grades K–12. To speak with an IRWD representative about our programs, call 949-453-5500 or email info@IRWD.com.
Assemblies and field trips (Grades K–4)
We partner with Discovery Cube Orange County to provide free Next Generation Science Standards water education with grade-specific assemblies and field trips to the Cube’s Sea Lab exhibits, where students learn how our actions affect marine life.
Teachers can book free assemblies and field trips for their classes at discoverycube.org/orange-county/IRWD.
Watershed education (Grades 5–12)
Our partnership with Orange County Coastkeeper provides free in-class water lab workshops and field trips to IRWD’s San Joaquin Marsh, where students will explore the science of water and ecological concepts through hands-on learning.
Teachers can learn more by contacting Cosette at cosette@coastkeeper.org.
Online resources for students
Teachers and parents can use these resources to start the journey toward water education.
Play the Marsh Game
Become an Eco Hero
The FOG Song
Nature walks and workshops
We team up with Sea and Sage Audubon Society to support educational programs at the Marsh, including community workshops, summer and day camps, bat walks, naturalist programs, birding programs and more. Visit SeaAndSageAudubon.org for more information and scheduling, or stop by the Audubon House at the Marsh.
Customized programming
IRWD experts, such as scientists and water efficiency specialists, are available for presentations and tours for local organizations, schools and groups.
For students
Here’s a collection of interactive videos for curious students.
Virtual tours
Get to know our facilities from the comfort of your home or classroom by taking a virtual tour.
Videos
Water education is important to us, and we want to share the knowledge in as many ways as possible. Hear from our very own staff in these informative videos.
Workshops and webinars
IRWD experts have presented workshops and webinars over the years about topics such as landscaping, leak-fixing, and more.
Annual poster contests
Each year, we invite students in kindergarten through high school to participate in the water awareness poster contest. Students have the opportunity for their art work to be published in a calendar or win prizes.
Expert resources
We’re always here to help. IRWD experts are available for education events and tours. Contact our water efficiency team or engineers directly, or use our online form to request a tour or speaker.
Become the expert
Have you always wondered what it takes to become a water efficiency expert? Our resource guide can help!