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Going waterwise can bring beauty, blooms, birds, and butterflies to our homes and community spaces. Learn how with us.
Choosing one or more exciting themes for your space can make planning easier and more fun. Explore our top choices.
Learning the ins and outs of waterwise or California native plant gardening is key to setting yourself up for success and enjoying the process.
Special features can help take your space to the next level. Shade, water features, places to picnic, and more.
The Waterwise Community Center is one of Southern California’s leading sources for home landscaping and gardening education. Join us year-round for free classes presented by expert instructors. We teach the knowledge and techniques necessary to successfully design, install, and maintain beautiful and resource-conserving California native gardens, whether you prefer to do it yourself or you want to prepare for professional work.
All our residential landscaping classes are presented so that no previous experience is required, but we often hear from experienced gardeners and professionals how useful and informative classes are.
Each class focuses on presenting both information and building skills so participants leave empowered to do this in the real world.
Weather permitting, most classes feature a portion held outdoors in our Waterwise Demonstration Garden, so please bring anything you will need to be comfortable depending on the season (e.g., hat, sunglasses, water bottle, sunblock, jacket).
We look forward to seeing you here!
Join us for a walk and talk in our demonstration garden to learn about beautiful plants to bring butterflies and songbirds to your yard! *SIGN UPS DOWN BELOW* We will cover: Our favorite “living bird feeder” plants. No need to buy bags of seed! Our favorite flowering shrubs and perennials to provide nectar for butterflies […]
Learn the most important spring activities to care for you waterwise or California native garden and keep it looking its best! *SIGN UPS DOWN BELOW* Join us in the Waterwise Community Center’s beautiful public garden for a discussion and demonstration of the most important spring seasonal activities to care for your waterwise or California native […]
Join us for a walk and talk in our demonstration garden to learn how to use colorful plants to support native bees and other pollinators! *SIGN UPS DOWN BELOW* We will also discuss other habitat features to support native bees and other pollinators. They need our help, and you can make a difference in your […]
Join us in our Demonstration Garden for a hands-on workshop on seed harvesting and growing favorite waterwise native plants from seed. *SIGN UPS DOWN BELOW* Learn how to properly collect, store, and grow some of our favorite easy-to-grow native and waterwise plants to support your garden and local ecosystems—without breaking the bank and with minimal […]
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