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SUMMARY:Sam's Birthday!
DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday Sam!\n  \nJoin us at the Waterwise Community Center for Sam’s birthday party!\n  \nWednesday\, April 22nd | 3:30pm – 4pm\n  \nCome by Sam’s house at 3:30pm sharp to take part in a small birthday celebration! \n\nListen to a talk about Sam the Tortoise and get any of your burning questions answered!\nReceive a limited edition “Birthday Sam” sticker! while supplies last\nStay and watch the birthday boy eat his cake! Only one will be made\, so be here at 3:30!
URL:https://cbwcd.org/event/sams-birthday-2/
LOCATION:Waterwise Community Center\, 4594 San Bernardino Street\, Montclair\, CA\, 91763\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Events Calendar
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SUMMARY:Waterwise Gardening for Butterflies and Birds
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a walk and talk in our demonstration garden to learn about beautiful plants to bring butterflies and songbirds to your yard!\n \n*SIGN UPS DOWN BELOW*\n \nWe will cover: \n\nOur favorite “living bird feeder” plants. No need to buy bags of seed!\nOur favorite flowering shrubs and perennials to provide nectar for butterflies\nOur favorite native plants to provide for the food needs of caterpillars to support the full life cycle of a diversity of butterflies.\nAdditional easy and low-or-no-cost landscape features including DIY bird baths to help you amplify your space’s habitat value for a wide range of bird and butterfly species.\n\n \nEach participant will be able to select a native wildflower seed packet of their choice to take home. \nAfter the workshop concludes\, for those who wish to stay\, we will be offering a raffle give-away of some of our favorite waterwise California native plants. We will also tell you a bit about each one\, why it is one of our favorites\, and the garden situations in which it is likely thrive. \nOur instructor for this workshop will be Scott Kleinrock\, Conservation Programs Manager here at Chino Basin Water Conservation District and the Waterwise Community Center. \n \nScott has been working in horticulture for almost 20 years\, focused on both the design and ongoing care of sustainable native or edible landscapes in Southern California at the residential and public garden scales. He has a master’s degree in landscape architecture for Cal Poly Pomona and was previously the Landscape Design and Planning Coordinator at the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens
URL:https://cbwcd.org/event/waterwise-gardening-for-butterflies-and-birds-3/
LOCATION:Waterwise Community Center\, 4594 San Bernardino Street\, Montclair\, CA\, 91763\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free workshops
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SUMMARY:Groundwater Guardians: Youth Symposium!
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Waterwise Community Center for our Groundwater Guardians: Youth Symposium!\n  \nThursday\, April 30th | 5:00pm – 6:30pm\nJoin us as we celebrate all the hard work done by our Groundwater Guardians: Youth Volunteer team. \nEnjoy free refreshments and listen to our youth talk about our water\, environmental issues\, and much more! \nEveryone is invited! \nIf you know a student who will be in 7th – 12th grade next year and would like to join our Groundwater Guardians: Youth Volunteer Team\, please fill out the interest list here
URL:https://cbwcd.org/event/groundwater-guardians-youth-symposium-2/
LOCATION:Waterwise Community Center\, 4594 San Bernardino Street\, Montclair\, CA\, 91763\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Volunteering & Internships
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SUMMARY:Spring Waterwise and California Native Garden Care
DESCRIPTION:Learn the most important spring activities to care for you waterwise or California native garden and keep it looking its best!\n \n*SIGN UPS DOWN BELOW*\n \nJoin 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 garden. Keeping your garden healthy and looking great is not complicated\, but relies on knowing what to do and when! \nWe will cover: \n\nSpring season pruning and shaping of plants (for the ones that are tended to in spring)\nSeasonal mulch and compost application: what to do and what to avoid\nCommon spring season weeds and tips and tricks for dealing with them\nWatering / Irrigation for waterwise and native plants: how much and how often\nSpecial tips for “establishment” care in the first year of a newly planted plant or garden.\nMid-spring planting: which waterwise plants are still happy to be planted in April and which might be better to wait to plant until fall.\nProper planting for waterwise and California native plants with a planting demonstration\nPlenty of time to answer your spring garden care questions!\n\nEach participant will be able to select a native wildflower seed packet of their choice to take home. \nAfter the workshop concludes\, for those who wish to stay\, we will be offering a raffle give-away of some of our favorite waterwise California native plants. We will also tell you a bit about each one\, why it is one of our favorites\, and the garden situations in which it is likely thrive. \nOur instructor for this workshop will be George Jimenez\, Horticulture Lead and Conservation Technician here at Chino Basin Water Conservation District and the Waterwise Community Center. \nGeorge has been active in diverse roles in the horticulture industry over the last 20 years\, leading everything from high-end golf course landscape management to native landscape construction and specialized care of California native and waterwise gardens. He holds multiple industry certificates through Mt. San Antonio College and leads the hands-on garden volunteer program at CBWCD.
URL:https://cbwcd.org/event/spring-waterwise-and-california-native-garden-care-3/
LOCATION:Waterwise Community Center\, 4594 San Bernardino Street\, Montclair\, CA\, 91763\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free workshops
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SUMMARY:Waterwise Gardening for Pollinators
DESCRIPTION: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!\n \n*SIGN UPS DOWN BELOW*\n \nWe 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 yard! \nParticipants will learn: \n\nOur favorite native plants and plant combinations for year-round blooms to support pollinators\nSpecial ways to support “ground nesting” native pollinators\nDIY projects to create nesting locations for “cavity nesting” pollinators\nAbout our other resources including garden design templates for native pollinator gardens\n\n \nEach participant will be able to select a native wildflower seed packet of their choice to take home. \nAfter the workshop concludes\, for those who wish to stay\, we will be offering a raffle give-away of some of our favorite waterwise California native plants. We will also tell you a bit about each one\, why it is one of our favorites\, and the garden situations in which it is likely thrive. \nOur instructor for this workshop will be Scott Kleinrock\, Conservation Programs Manager here at Chino Basin Water Conservation District and the Waterwise Community Center. \n \nScott has been working in horticulture for almost 20 years\, focused on both the design and ongoing care of sustainable native or edible landscapes in Southern California at the residential and public garden scales. He has a master’s degree in landscape architecture for Cal Poly Pomona and was previously the Landscape Design and Planning Coordinator at the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens.
URL:https://cbwcd.org/event/waterwise-gardening-for-pollinators-3/
LOCATION:Waterwise Community Center\, 4594 San Bernardino Street\, Montclair\, CA\, 91763\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free workshops
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SUMMARY:Grow Your Own Waterwise and Native Pollinator Supporting Plants from Seed
DESCRIPTION:Join us in our Demonstration Garden for a hands-on workshop on seed harvesting and growing favorite waterwise native plants from seed.\n \n*SIGN UPS DOWN BELOW*\n \nLearn 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 supplies. \nIn this class\, we will cover: \n\nIdentifying mature seeds ready for collection\nProper techniques for collecting and cleaning seeds\nBest practices for storing seeds for future planting\nHow to propagate different types of native plant seeds\nHands-on milkweed seed planting to take home\n\n \nEach participant will collect seeds from spent spring wildflower blooms in our demonstration garden and take them home for future planting. Additionally\, all participants will pot native milkweed seeds in starter packs to take home\, helping to support monarch butterflies. \nHarvesting and propagating seeds is an essential skill for any gardener looking to grow native plants and support local pollinators. Understanding when and how to collect seeds\, how to store them properly\, and how to start new plants from seed can ensure long-term success in your landscape. \nImportant: Portions of this workshop will take place outdoors in the sun. Please dress accordingly\, including wearing a hat and sun protection. \nAfter the workshop\, for those who wish to stay\, we will be offering a raffle giveaway of some of our favorite waterwise and California native plants\, along with insights on where they thrive best in the garden. \nOur instructor for this workshop will be Ashley Alfaro\, Conservation Landscaper here at Chino Basin Water Conservation District and the Waterwise Community Center. She holds a bachelor’s degree in plant science and is a QWEL-certified irrigation professional. Ashley has professional experience in plant production and horticulture and with a focus on California native plants. As a science communicator\, she equips the community with the knowledge and confidence to implement waterwise plants into their landscapes through workshops and educational content on platforms such as Instagram and YouTube.
URL:https://cbwcd.org/event/grow-your-own-waterwise-and-native-pollinator-supporting-plants-from-seed/
LOCATION:Waterwise Community Center\, 4594 San Bernardino Street\, Montclair\, CA\, 91763\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free workshops
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