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SUMMARY:Introduction to California Native or Waterwise Garden Design
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a walk through our demonstration garden looking at the key principles of garden design\n\n\nJoin us for a walk through our demonstration garden looking at the key principles of garden design including choosing the right plant for the right place\, layering and building visual depth with plantings\, aesthetic aspects of planting design\, strategically providing shade\, and much more! \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. \nAfter the workshop we will have a variety of our favorite native or waterwise plants for sale at our Waterwise Community Nursery. Get a jump on fall planting or browse while you are inspired to plan for later in the season. \nOur instructor for this workshop will be Scott Kleinrock\, Conservation Programs Manager here at Chino Basin Water Conservation District and the Waterwise Community Center. \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/introduction-to-california-native-or-waterwise-garden-design-2/
LOCATION:Waterwise Community Center\, 4594 San Bernardino Street\, Montclair\, CA\, 91763\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free workshops
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SUMMARY:Waterwise Garden & Pumpkin Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this FREE family-friendly festival!\nSaturday\, October 4th | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.\n \nThe Chino Basin Water Conservation District in sponsorship with Fontana Water Company\, Monte Vista Water District\, Cucamonga Valley Water District\, Chino Basin Watermaster\, IEUA\, and the cities of Chino\, Upland\, & Ontario\,  is hosting our annual Waterwise Garden & Pumpkin Fest to provide community members with free water related resources and family-friendly activities and entertainment. We hope you will join us! \n\nFree kids’ crafts and activities\nFree face painting\nFood vendors\nResources for water conservation\nPlant sale\nPumpkin patch\, pumpkin decorating\, pumpkin succulent centerpiece making\n\nWe’re so excited to announce the grand opening of the Waterwise Community Nursery at the Waterwise Garden & Pumpkin Fest! Purchase plants and get free advice from our landscaping experts! \n————————————————————————————————————————————————-\n¡Diversión familiar!\nSábado\, 4 de Octubre | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.\n \nEl Distrito de Conservación del Agua de Chino Basin\, en patrocinio de Fontana Water Company\, Monte Vista Water District\, Cucamonga Valley Water District\, Chino Basin Watermaster\, IEUA\, y las ciudades de Chino\, Upland\, & Ontario\, está organizando nuestro Festival de Calabazas y Conservación del Agua anual para brindar a los miembros de la comunidad recursos gratuitos relacionados con el agua y actividades y entretenimiento para toda la familia. ¡Esperamos que se una a nosotros! \n\nManualidades y actividades para niños gratis\nPintura de caras gratis\nVendedores de comida\nInformación sobre la conservación del agua\nVenta de plantas\nHuerta de calabazas\, decoración y artesanía con calabazas y suculentas\n\n¡Estamos muy emocionados de anunciar la gran inauguración del Vivero Waterwise en el Festival de Calabazas y Conservación del Agua! ¡Compra plantas y obtén asesoramiento gratuito de nuestros expertos en paisajismo!
URL:https://cbwcd.org/event/waterwise-garden-pumpkin-fest-2025/
LOCATION:Waterwise Community Center\, 4594 San Bernardino Street\, Montclair\, CA\, 91763\, United States
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SUMMARY:DIY Water Features and Birdbaths
DESCRIPTION:Adding a consistent source of clean water to any yard will draw songbirds and provide them with a hard-to-find and essential resource.\n\n\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. \nIn this workshop we will demonstrate our favorite approaches to setting up and maintaining cost-conscious DIY waterwise water features and habitat-providing bird baths for home landscapes. It truly is “if you build it\, they will come.” \nIf you choose to create a recirculating water feature\, the sound of that water will also help mask the background urban noise in your outdoor space while providing a sense of psychological cooling in a low-water garden! \nWe will also show you how to keep each feature clean and how to ensure they do not become habitat for mosquitoes. \nParticipants will see how we make and maintain: \n\nBubbling rock water features\nFountain-in-a-pot water features\nWater trough aquatic garden water features\nCeramic dish bird baths\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.
URL:https://cbwcd.org/event/diy-water-features-and-birdbaths/
LOCATION:Waterwise Community Center\, 4594 San Bernardino Street\, Montclair\, CA\, 91763\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free workshops
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SUMMARY:Do-It-Yourself Landscape Design
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to envision what you want out of your home landscape and put together a plan to make it happen.\n\n\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. \nDesign is often seen as the most mysterious part of working with landscapes\, but it does not need to be that way. In this workshop\, we will explore a new and approachable way to develop designs for beautiful\, productive\, habitat rich\, and maintainable landscape projects. \nWhether you plan to do the work yourself or work with a contractor\, this workshop will help you come up with a clear vision for your outdoor spaces. The principles you will learn will apply to any space and any style! \nWe will cover: \n\nProject Planning and Concept Development\nSite Analysis\nGoal-Setting\, and Using Goals to Drive Design\nConceptual and Detailed Design\nBasics of Habitat Design for Humans and Beneficial Wildlife\nBasics of Design for Capturing Rainwater\nDeveloping a Plant Palette\nBasic Planting Design\nConstruction Planning\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.
URL:https://cbwcd.org/event/do-it-yourself-landscape-design-2/
LOCATION:Waterwise Community Center\, 4594 San Bernardino Street\, Montclair\, CA\, 91763\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T120000
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SUMMARY:Home Irrigation Essentials: Efficient Watering for Any Home Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on workshop where we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about efficient landscape irrigation at your home.\n\n\nOur instructor for this workshop will be Brandon Burgess\, Conservation Programs Specialist here at Chino Basin Water Conservation District and the Waterwise Community Center.\n \nWith over 20 years of Southern California landscaping expertise\, Brandon is a leader in landscape irrigation and waterwise landscapes. His workshops are driven by a genuine passion for teaching\, offering homeowners hands-on strategies and insider tips to create beautiful\, water-efficient landscapes that thrive in any condition.\n \nWhether you’re dealing with sprinklers that overspray\, outdated controllers\, or just want to take advantage of rebates\, this session will help you take control of your water use while maintaining a healthy landscape. Perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike!\n \nIn this class\, we will cover: \n\nAll the components of a typical home irrigation system\nHigh-efficiency irrigation upgrades\nDrip basics and when to use it\nSmart irrigation controllers and weather-based scheduling\nHow to qualify and apply for SoCalWaterSmart or local rebate programs\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.
URL:https://cbwcd.org/event/home-irrigation-essentials-efficient-watering-for-any-home-landscape/
LOCATION:Waterwise Community Center\, 4594 San Bernardino Street\, Montclair\, CA\, 91763\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T090000
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SUMMARY:Intro to Waterwise Home Landscape Renovation and Turf Replacement Rebates
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about putting in a beautiful and waterwise landscape at home? Join us to learn about the process and rebates to help make it happen\n\n\nOur instructor for this workshop will be Jacob Jones\, Conservation Specialist and Sprinkler Evaluation Specialist here at Chino Basin Water Conservation District. \nJacob has been working in horticulture and outdoor water use efficiency for the past three years at CBWCD\, where he provides landscape evaluations\, irrigation consultations\, and community education. He holds a B.S. in Plant Science from Cal Poly Pomona and brings previous experience from the wholesale / retail plant nursery industry. \nWhether you are starting with a lawn\, a “lawn\,” dirt\, or a patch of weeds\, in this workshop we will teach you the basics you need to know to start planning your landscape transformation! \nConverting your yard to a vibrant and low water landscape can seem intimidating\, but we are here to help. In this workshop\, learn: \n– why a waterwise landscape can do more for you than your old yard ever did \n– basics of creating a plan and resources to help. \n– how to apply for eligible rebates in Southern California for landscape transformation and other rebate and installation programs \n– basics of turf removal and project preparation \n– basics of understanding what changes may be needed to your irrigation system \n– advice on project planning and the best times of year to remove lawn and plant \n– advice on choosing and hiring a contractor \n-other sources of information to help you on your next steps \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.
URL:https://cbwcd.org/event/intro-to-waterwise-home-landscape-renovation-and-turf-replacement-rebates/
LOCATION:Waterwise Community Center\, 4594 San Bernardino Street\, Montclair\, CA\, 91763\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free workshops
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250717T200000
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SUMMARY:Paseo con su Perro - Atardecer en el jardín
DESCRIPTION:Atardecer en el jardín!\nJueves\, 17 de julio | 6pm – 8pm\n  \n\nCombate el calor y disfrute de nuestro jardín público gratuito por la tarde con su mascota. Únase a nosotros para un horario especial. \n• Música\n• Obsequios para perros\n• Sorpresas para toda la familia \n\n\n\nLos perros deben estar bien comportados y atados durante este evento especial.\n\n\n\n\n¡Horario extendido de jardín!\nJueves\, 24 de julio & Jueves\, 31 de julio | 8am – 7pm\n\n  \n\n\nNuestro jardín también tendrá un horario extendido los días 24 y 31 de julio de 8am a 7pm.
URL:https://cbwcd.org/event/paseo-con-su-perro-atardecer-en-el-jardin/
LOCATION:Waterwise Community Center\, 4594 San Bernardino Street\, Montclair\, CA\, 91763\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Dog Days of Summer - Evening in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Evening in the Garden!\nThursday\, July 17th | 6pm – 8pm\n  \nBeat the heat and enjoy our free public garden in the evening with your pup.\nJoin us for special dog walking hours on Thursday\, July 17th from 6pm – 8 pm.\nWe will have music\, doggie giveaways\, and treats for the whole family.\n\n\nAll dogs need to be well behaved and leashed for this special event\n\n\n\n\nNew Extended Garden Hour Dates!\nThursday\, July 24th & Thursday\, July 31st | 8am – 7pm\n\n  \n\nIn addition to the Dog Days of Summer event\, our garden will also be holding\nextended hours on July 24th and July 31st.\nWe hope these extra garden hours will let you and your pup explore our garden\nwithout the hassle of the high heat!
URL:https://cbwcd.org/event/dog-days-of-summer-evening-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:Waterwise Community Center\, 4594 San Bernardino Street\, Montclair\, CA\, 91763\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250712T120000
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SUMMARY:Efficient Watering for Fruit Trees & Vegetable Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Efficiently water your fruit trees and home-grown veggies to save water\, increase plant health\, and enjoy a delicious harvest.\n\n\nOur instructor for this workshop will be Scott Kleinrock\, Conservation Programs Manager here at Chino Basin Water Conservation District and the Waterwise Community Center. \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. \nProper watering of fruit trees and edible plants is often little understood but extremely important to optimize your yields\, maximize flavor\, and protect your financial investment in plants\, seeds\, and supplies. \nParticipants will learn: \n-How to build two approaches to irrigating fruit trees: High-efficiency sprays and in-line drip irrigation. \n-How to build drip irrigation systems for vegetable beds\, including raised and in-ground beds. \n-How often and how long to run these systems at different times of the year for maximum plant health without wasting any extra water. \n-We will also provide parts lists and sources for each type of irrigation system we discuss. \nThis class will be held partially outdoors\, so please check the weather and dress appropriately. Please bring water\, a hat\, sunblock\, etc. as appropriate for the weather. \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.
URL:https://cbwcd.org/event/efficient-watering-for-fruit-trees-vegetable-gardens-3/
LOCATION:Waterwise Community Center\, 4594 San Bernardino Street\, Montclair\, CA\, 91763\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free workshops
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250628T120000
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SUMMARY:Drip Irrigation Design and Installation for Home Landscapes
DESCRIPTION:Drip irrigation is a great way to help make your landscape water efficient\, but where do you start?\n\n\nDrip irrigation is a great way to help make your landscape water efficient\, but where do you start? \nThis workshop will provide the principles and know-how to help you succeed with drip irrigation. \nThis workshop will cover: \n-Overview of the components that make up a quality drip irrigation system \n-Designing a new drip system or retrofitting an existing a sprinkler system to drip irrigation \n-Basic maintenance and repair of drip systems \n-Setting an irrigation schedule for drip irrigation system (how often and how long to water) \n-Demonstration garden irrigation tour \nThis workshop will be held partially outdoors\, so please check the weather and dress appropriately. Please bring water\, a hat\, sunblock\, etc. as appropriate for the weather. \nOur instructor for this workshop will be Brandon Burgess\, Conservation Programs Specialist here at Chino Basin Water Conservation District and the Waterwise Community Center. \nWith over 20 years of Southern California landscaping expertise\, Brandon is a leader in landscape irrigation and waterwise landscapes. His workshops are driven by a genuine passion for teaching\, offering homeowners hands-on strategies and insider tips to create beautiful\, water-efficient landscapes that thrive in any condition. \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.
URL:https://cbwcd.org/event/drip-irrigation-design-and-installation-for-home-landscapes/
LOCATION:Waterwise Community Center\, 4594 San Bernardino Street\, Montclair\, CA\, 91763\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T110000
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SUMMARY:Grow Your Own Waterwise\, Pollinator-Supporting Plants
DESCRIPTION:Join us in our beautiful Demonstration Garden for a hands-on workshop on seed harvesting and growing waterwise plants from seed.\n\n\nJoin us in our beautiful Demonstration Garden for a hands-on workshop on seed harvesting and growing waterwise plants from seed. 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 supplies. \nIn this class\, we will cover: \n• Identifying mature seeds ready for collection \n• Proper techniques for collecting and cleaning seeds \n• Best practices for storing seeds for future planting \n• How to propagate different types of native plant seeds \n• Hands-on milkweed seed planting to take home \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. \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. \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. \nOur instructors for this workshop are Ashley Alfaro and Kaylee Denberger\, both graduates of Cal Poly Pomona with bachelor’s degrees in plant sciences. Ashley and Kaylee work at Chino Basin Water Conservation District\, where they specialize in working hands-on with California native plants and creating educational content for the community through social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube.
URL:https://cbwcd.org/event/grow-your-own-waterwise-pollinator-supporting-plants/
LOCATION:Waterwise Community Center\, 4594 San Bernardino Street\, Montclair\, CA\, 91763\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free workshops
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T120000
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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\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⁃ Spring season pruning and shaping of plants (for the ones that are tended to in spring) \n⁃ Seasonal mulch and compost application: what to do and what to avoid \n⁃ Common spring season weeds and tips and tricks for dealing with them \n⁃ Watering / Irrigation for waterwise and native plants: how much and how often \n⁃ Special tips for “establishment” care in the first year of a newly planted plant or garden. \n⁃ Mid-spring planting: which waterwise plants are still happy to be planted in April and which might be better to wait to plant until fall. \n⁃ Proper planting for waterwise and California native plants with a planting demonstration \n⁃ Plenty of time to answer your spring garden care questions! \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. \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.
URL:https://cbwcd.org/event/spring-waterwise-and-california-native-garden-care-2/
LOCATION:Waterwise Community Center\, 4594 San Bernardino Street\, Montclair\, CA\, 91763\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260530T033239
CREATED:20250416T160720Z
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SUMMARY:Reunión de Diseño
DESCRIPTION:¡Ayúdanos a crear algo nuevo en el Centro Comunitario Waterwise!\n  \nsabado\, 3 de mayo | 10:00am – 12:00pm\nAcompáñanos el sábado 3 de mayo de 10:00 a. m. a 12:00 p. m. para participar en un taller práctico que nos ayudará a diseñar una nueva Área de Juegos para Explorar la Naturaleza para nuestro parque. \nLas Áreas para Exploración de la Naturaleza son espacios muy especiales que conectan a niños de todas las edades con la naturaleza a través del juego físico\, así como espacios tranquilos para explorar y experimentar. Trabajaremos con profesionales de diseño para aprender sobre juegos innovadores y cómo lograr que este diseño sea inclusivo para los pequeños de nuestro vecindario y más allá. \nVen a descubrir más sobre este proyecto especial y comparte sus ideas. Invitaremos a niños y adultos a ponerse sus “sombreros de diseñador” y unirse a una estación de diseño para dibujar o crear un modelo tridimensional del área de juegos que desean. También se exhibirán tableros fotográficos con diseños conceptuales y los participantes podrán votar por los diseños que les gusten. \nSe ofrecerán refrigerios e interpretación al español. Por favor\, regístrense en 🔗 bit.ly/nea2025 para asegurarnos de tener suficientes materiales y recibir actualizaciones a medida que avanza el proyecto.
URL:https://cbwcd.org/event/reunion-de-diseno/
LOCATION:Waterwise Community Center\, 4594 San Bernardino Street\, Montclair\, CA\, 91763\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260530T033239
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SUMMARY:Nature Exploration Play Area Design Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Help us create something new at the Waterwise Community Center!\n  \nSaturday\, May 3rd | 10:00am – 12:00pm\nJoin us on Saturday\, May 3rd from 10am-12pm to participate in a hands-on workshop to help us design a new Nature Exploration Play Area for our park. \n Nature Exploration Areas are very special spaces that connect kids of all ages to nature through physical play as well as quiet spaces to explore and experiment. We will be working with a design firm to learn about innovative play and ways to make this design inclusive for the little ones in our neighborhood and beyond. \nCome find out more about this special project and share your input. Kids and adults will be invited to put on their “designer hats” and join a design station to draw or create a 3-dimensional model of the play area they wish for! Photo boards of concept designs will also be on display and attendees can vote for designs they like. \nSnacks and Spanish interpretation will be provided. Please register at 🔗 bit.ly/nea2025 so we can make sure to have enough materials and to receive updates as the project progresses.
URL:https://cbwcd.org/event/nature-exploration-play-area-design-meeting/
LOCATION:Waterwise Community Center\, 4594 San Bernardino Street\, Montclair\, CA\, 91763\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260530T033239
CREATED:20250314T205557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T225554Z
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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 waterwise plants to support native bees and other pollinators!\n\n\nJoin us for a walk and talk in our demonstration garden to learn how to use waterwise plants to support native bees and other pollinators! \nWe will also discuss important and easy-to-incorporate non-plant elements to include in any pollinator garden \nOur instructor for this workshop will be Scott Kleinrock\, Conservation Programs Manager here at Chino Basin Water Conservation District and the Waterwise Community Center. \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. \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.
URL:https://cbwcd.org/event/waterwise-gardening-for-pollinators-2/
LOCATION:Waterwise Community Center\, 4594 San Bernardino Street\, Montclair\, CA\, 91763\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250424T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250424T173000
DTSTAMP:20260530T033239
CREATED:20250314T165519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T165605Z
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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 24th | 4:00pm – 5:30pm\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 basins\, climate change\, water treatment\, 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/
LOCATION:Waterwise Community Center\, 4594 San Bernardino Street\, Montclair\, CA\, 91763\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Volunteering & Internships
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250422T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250422T163000
DTSTAMP:20260530T033239
CREATED:20250314T181819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T182149Z
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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  \nTuesday\, April 22nd | 4:00pm – 4:30pm\n  \nCome by Sam’s house at 4pm 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 4pm!\nSnack on a small birthday treat! while supplies last
URL:https://cbwcd.org/event/sams-birthday/
LOCATION:Waterwise Community Center\, 4594 San Bernardino Street\, Montclair\, CA\, 91763\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250412T120000
DTSTAMP:20260530T033239
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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 top waterwise plants you can use to attract butterflies and songbirds\n\n\nJoin us for a walk and talk in our demonstration garden to learn about top waterwise and beautiful plants you can use to bring butterflies and songbirds to your yard! \nLearn about our favorite “living bird feeder” plants. No need to buy bags of seed! \nWe will also discuss additional 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. \nOur instructor for this workshop will be Scott Kleinrock\, Conservation Programs Manager here at Chino Basin Water Conservation District and the Waterwise Community Center. \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 \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.
URL:https://cbwcd.org/event/waterwise-gardening-for-butterflies-and-birds-2/
LOCATION:Waterwise Community Center\, 4594 San Bernardino Street\, Montclair\, CA\, 91763\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T120000
DTSTAMP:20260530T033239
CREATED:20241126T195558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T205553Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to California Native or Waterwise Garden Design
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a walk through our demonstration garden looking at the key principles of garden design\n\n\nOur instructor for this workshop will be Scott Kleinrock\, Conservation Programs Manager here at Chino Basin Water Conservation District and the Waterwise Community Center. \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. \nJoin us for a walk through our demonstration garden looking at the key principles of garden design including choosing the right plant for the right place\, layering and building visual depth with plantings\, aesthetic aspects of planting design\, strategically providing shade\, and much more! \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.
URL:https://cbwcd.org/event/introduction-to-california-native-or-waterwise-garden-design/
LOCATION:Waterwise Community Center\, 4594 San Bernardino Street\, Montclair\, CA\, 91763\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250308T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250308T120000
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SUMMARY:Raised Bed Construction & Veggie Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to build a wooden raised bed and drip system for growing delicious vegetables and get our advice on soils\, irrigation\, and more!\n\n\nOur instructor for this workshop will be Scott Kleinrock\, Conservation Programs Manager here at Chino Basin Water Conservation District and the Waterwise Community Center. \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. \nParticipants will learn: \n-Best materials and methods for building raised beds \n-Soils for raised beds \n-Irrigation equipment and techniques for raised beds \n-The best vegetable selections for raised beds \n-Vegetable seeding and transplanting in raised beds \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.
URL:https://cbwcd.org/event/raised-bed-construction-veggie-gardening/
LOCATION:Waterwise Community Center\, 4594 San Bernardino Street\, Montclair\, CA\, 91763\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250222T120000
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SUMMARY:Choosing\, Purchasing\, & Planting Waterwise & Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:Join us in our demonstration garden\, where we will explore how to select and plant the best waterwise plants for your space.\n\n\nOur instructor for this workshop will be Scott Kleinrock\, Conservation Programs Manager here at Chino Basin Water Conservation District and the Waterwise Community Center. \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. \nSuccess with new landscape plantings requires choosing the right plants for your space\, starting with high quality plants\, and installing them correctly to get them off to a healthy start. These practices are often underrated and are one of the best ways to protect your investment in your new plants\, help them grow quickly\, and keep them healthy and resistant to pests and diseases. \nIn this class we will cover: \n• Choosing what to plant in your landscape \n• Finding and selecting your plants at local nurseries \n• What sizes to buy for different types of plants \n• What to look for to select the healthiest plants possible \n• Caring for your plants until you can plant them \n• Preparing your site for planting \n• Best planting practices for different types and sizes of waterwise plants \n• How to keep new plantings healthy as they get established \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.
URL:https://cbwcd.org/event/choosing-purchasing-planting-waterwise-native-plants-2/
LOCATION:Waterwise Community Center\, 4594 San Bernardino Street\, Montclair\, CA\, 91763\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250208T120000
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SUMMARY:Winter Waterwise Garden Care and Fruit Tree Pruning
DESCRIPTION:We will cover everything you need to know about pruning for fruit trees and deciduous (lose their leaves in winter)shrubs in SoCal!\n\n\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. \nJoin us in the Waterwise Community Center’s public garden in Montclair where we will demonstrate and explain the skills you need for successful pruning of fruit trees and winter deciduous waterwise and California native shrubs. \nParticipants in this class will leave understanding: \n• Essential tools for pruning\, how and when to use them\, and how to maintain them \n• What tools are worth purchasing and the best choices at different price points \n• Pruning techniques for fruit trees\, including how to keep trees a “manageable” size \n• Purning techniques for the top winter deciduous waterwise and California native shrubs for local gardens \n• How to “look at” a tree or shurb and know if and what pruning is needed. Not too much and not too little…… \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.
URL:https://cbwcd.org/event/winter-waterwise-garden-care-and-fruit-tree-pruning-2/
LOCATION:Waterwise Community Center\, 4594 San Bernardino Street\, Montclair\, CA\, 91763\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260530T033239
CREATED:20241125T174502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T195536Z
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SUMMARY:Rainwater Harvesting for Home Landscapes
DESCRIPTION:When rain falls in Southern California\, it is best if we can slow\, spread\, and sink it into our landscapes for our gardens and the region!\n\n\nOur instructor for this workshop will be Brandon Burgess\, Conservation Programs Specialist here at Chino Basin Water Conservation District and the Waterwise Community Center. \nWith over 20 years of Southern California landscaping expertise\, Brandon is a leader in landscape irrigation and waterwise landscapes. His workshops are driven by a genuine passion for teaching\, offering homeowners hands-on strategies and insider tips to create beautiful\, water-efficient landscapes that thrive in any condition. \nWhen rain falls in Southern California\, it is best if we can slow\, spread\, and sink it into our landscapes\, for multiple benefits\, both to our gardens and the region. In this class\, we will explore practical\, low cost approaches to capturing the rain at home. Learn a practical approach that will cover infiltration basins and rain gardens\, swales and berms\, and rain barrels and cisterns. \nParticipants in the class will leave understanding: \n\nWhy it is important for us to capture rainwater in our home landscapes\nHow to determine which water harvesting approaches are most appropriate for a residential property\, based on its specific conditions\nHow to analyze the site and soil to ensure capturing rainwater will be safe and effective\nGreat plants to integrate into water harvesting garden features\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.
URL:https://cbwcd.org/event/rainwater-harvesting-for-home-landscapes-2/
LOCATION:Waterwise Community Center\, 4594 San Bernardino Street\, Montclair\, CA\, 91763\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260530T033239
CREATED:20240909T230505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T174500Z
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SUMMARY:Favorite Native and Waterwise Plants for So Cal - Online Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn about our top choices\, what we love about each one\, and how to choose what to plant where.\n\n\nOur instructor for this workshop will be Scott Kleinrock\, Conservation Programs Manager here at Chino Basin Water Conservation District and the Waterwise Community Center. \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. \nWondering what to plant? We will explore our top recommended plants for gardens and landscapes in southern California. These plants have it all! Beauty\, color\, habitat for birds or pollinators\, and only need to be watered once or twice a month\, even in the Summer! \nThese plants we will focus on will generally thrive in both inland and coastal SoCal landscapes. Some of them will grow well in the desert. Many will not tolerate the hard frosts of our local mountain elevations. \nThis class will be structured on providing great plant options for the different parts of a landscape people often need to fill. We will provide lists\, detailed discussion\, and tips about favorite plants for: \n-Providing shade \n-Full blasting sun\, including super-hot areas\, like along driveways and against walls \n-Along walkways or paths \n-Parking strips or parkways \n-North sides of buildings that are shady most of the year\, but then are in full sun mid-summer \n-Shade\, including under existing large trees \n-“Transition zones” between lawns and low-water planted areas \n-In and near dry stream beds and other water infiltration features \n-Under and around fruit trees \n-And more! \nThis class will focus on the plants themselves\, and not design. If you can\, we highly encourage you to also participate in one or more of our design-focused classes to best be able to plan how to use your new favorite plants together for a beautiful waterwise garden.
URL:https://cbwcd.org/event/favorite-native-and-waterwise-plants-for-so-cal-online-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Free workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260530T033239
CREATED:20241113T214036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T161554Z
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SUMMARY:Cookies & Cocoa: 75th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Happy Holidays!\n  \nWe’re celebrating 75 Years of Public Service & This is our Gift to You!\nSign up to take FREE photos with Santa in the Waterwise Community Center Garden!\n  \nSaturday\, December 7th | 11:00am – 3:00pm\n  \nThis is a TICKETED EVENT that is only available to residents of the cities we serve: Montclair\, Ontario\, Chino\, Chino Hills\, Rancho Cucamonga\, or Upland.\n  \n1 TICKET PER FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD\n  \nSign up to attend 1 of 4 timeslots to take photos with Santa under an oak tree in our demonstration garden. (while spots are available)\n  \n\n11:00 am – 12:00pm – Sign up here!  –  TIMESLOT SOLD OUT\n12:00 pm – 1:00pm – Sign up here!  –  TIMESLOT SOLD OUT\n1:00pm – 2:00pm – Sign up here!  –  TIMESLOT SOLD OUT\n2:00pm – 3:00pm – Sign up here!  –  TIMESLOT SOLD OUT\n\nCheck-in will begin 15 mins prior to your timeslot and close 15 mins before the end of the timeslot.\nEX: Check-in begins at 1:45pm for the 2:00pm timeslot and the last check-in will be 2:45pm.\nAttendees will then wait in line during that timeslot for their photo with Santa.\n  \nBRING YOUR OWN CAMERA OR PHONE! Photos will be taken by our professional photographer using ONE personal device per group.\n  \nCookies and cocoa will be available for attendees in the garden after the photo.\n  \n 
URL:https://cbwcd.org/event/cookies-cocoa-75th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Waterwise Community Center\, 4594 San Bernardino Street\, Montclair\, CA\, 91763\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T110000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to CA Native and Waterwise Garden Design - Online Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to design your own California native plant garden paradise.\n\n\nOur instructor for this workshop will be Scott Kleinrock\, Conservation Programs Manager here at Chino Basin Water Conservation District and the Waterwise Community Center. \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. \nGardens using California native plants can be gorgeous\, easy to maintain\, full of color and habitat for birds and pollinators\, and often only require water once a month once established. Come learn why native gardens are a great choice and the basics of designing your own. \nGardening with native plants does not mean you have to grow only native plants. If you’re curious\, come check it out\, you might fall in love with a new and rewarding approach to gardening! \nWe will cover: \n•What to love about California native Plants \n•A visual tour of local California native home gardens \n•How to design your own California native garden \n•Planting design basics using natives \n•Where to buy California native plants
URL:https://cbwcd.org/event/introduction-to-california-and-waterwise-garden-design-online-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Free workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260530T033239
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T231601Z
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SUMMARY:Fall California Native and Waterwise Garden Care
DESCRIPTION:Keep your garden healthy and looking great by learning what to do and when!\n\n\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 for 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 also leads the hands-on garden volunteer program at CBWCD. \nJoin us in the Waterwise Community Center’s beautiful public garden for a discussion and demonstration of the most important 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⁃ Fall season pruning and shaping of plants (for the ones that are tended to in fall) \n⁃ Seasonal mulch and compost application: what to do and what to avoid \n⁃ Common fall season weeds and tips and tricks for dealing with them \n⁃ Watering / Irrigation for waterwise and native plants: how much and how often \n⁃ Special tips for “establishment” care in the first year of a newly planted plant or garden. \n⁃ Proper planting for waterwise and California native plants with a planting demonstration \n⁃ Plenty of time to answer your Fall garden care questions! \nAll participants will receive a free packet of California native wildflower seeds. \nThis workshop will be held partially outdoors\, so please check the weather and dress appropriately. Please bring water\, a hat\, sunblock\, etc. as appropriate for the weather. \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.
URL:https://cbwcd.org/event/fall-california-native-and-waterwise-garden-care-2/
LOCATION:Waterwise Community Center\, 4594 San Bernardino Street\, Montclair\, CA\, 91763\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T120000
DTSTAMP:20260530T033239
CREATED:20240909T230454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T231559Z
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SUMMARY:Installation and Establishment of California Native or Waterwise Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to properly install your new landscape and get your garden off to a healthy start!\n\n\nOur instructor for this workshop will be Scott Kleinrock\, Conservation Programs Manager here at Chino Basin Water Conservation District and the Waterwise Community Center. \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. \nChoosing great plants and a great design are important\, but that is only part of what you need to succeed with a landscape renovation. \nEqually important is preparing your site\, installing everything properly\, and caring for your plants correctly during the critical “establishment” period. Join us for this workshop and learn how to set yourself up for success! \nIn this workshop we will cover: \n \n\nThe steps to install a new landscape\, and the order in which to take them on\nPreparing your site\nBasics of construction for simple paths and patios\nIrrigation installation\, as it relates to project installation (for more details on irrigation systems\, attend our other irrigation-focused workshops)\nBasics of “grading” (digging and moving soil) to capture water in features like dry stream beds (for more details\, attend our “Rainwater Harvesting for Home Landscapes” workshop)\nPlant layout and installation\nCleanup\, mulching\, and final installation details\nGarden “establishment”: how to care for and water plantings in their critical first years to transition them into their new homes and set them up to thrive.\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.
URL:https://cbwcd.org/event/installation-and-establishment-of-california-native-or-waterwise-gardens/
LOCATION:Waterwise Community Center\, 4594 San Bernardino Street\, Montclair\, CA\, 91763\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241005T140000
DTSTAMP:20260530T033239
CREATED:20241001T184836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T231555Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Festival de Calabazas y Conservación del Agua
DESCRIPTION:¡Únase a nosotros para este festival familiar gratuito! ¡Venga a aprender más sobre las prácticas de manejo del agua y disfrutar!\n\n\nAVISO: NO SE NECESITA BOLETO. TODOS SON BIENVENIDOS \nEl Distrito de Conservación del Agua de Chino Basin\, en patrocinio de Fontana Water Company\, Monte Vista Water District\, Cucamonga Valley Water District\, Chino Basin Watermaster\, IEUA y las ciudades de Chino\, Chino Hills\, y Ontario\, está organizando nuestro Festival de Calabazas y Conservación del Agua anual para brindar a los miembros de la comunidad recursos gratuitos relacionados con el agua y actividades y entretenimiento para toda la familia. ¡Esperamos que se una a nosotros! \nRecursos para agua y conservación del agua: \n\nRepresentantes de proveedores de agua con información sobre ahorro de agua\nInformación de reembolso\nVenta de plantas resistentes a la sequía\nCompostaje gratis\n\nAtracciones con calabazas: \n\nHuerta de calabazas\nCreación de centro de mesa con suculentas y calabazas\nDecoración de calabazas\n\nDiversión familiar: \n\nSorteos gratis\nVendedores de comida\nManualidades y actividades gratuitas para niños\nMusica\nCasa de brinco\nPintura de caras\nJuegos
URL:https://cbwcd.org/event/2024-festival-de-calabazas-y-conservacion-del-agua/
LOCATION:Waterwise Community Center\, 4594 San Bernardino Street\, Montclair\, CA\, 91763\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241005T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241005T120000
DTSTAMP:20260530T033239
CREATED:20241001T184834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T231554Z
UID:10000172-1728118800-1728129600@cbwcd.org
SUMMARY:2024 Waterwise Garden & Pumpkin Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this FREE family-friendly festival! Learn more about waterwise practices and enjoy free family fun! NO EVENTBRITE TICKET NEEEDED\n\n\nNOTE: NO EVENTBRITE TICKET NECESSARY: EVERYONE IS WELCOME! \nThe Chino Basin Water Conservation District in sponsorship with Fontana Water Company\, Monte Vista Water District\, Cucamonga Valley Water District\, Chino Basin Watermaster\, IEUA and the cities of Chino\, Chino Hills \, & Ontario is hosting our annual Waterwise Garden & Pumpkin Fest to provide community members with free water related resources and family-friendly activities and entertainment. We hope you will join us! \nUPDATE: Due to extreme heat in the forecast\, the Waterwise Garden & Pumpkin Fest on Saturday\, October 5th will now be held from 9am – 12pm indoors & in our free public garden. We will still be hosting several exhibitors and activities. Enjoy free face painting\, pump & splash water play\, free ice pops\, as well as our pumpkin patch\, with DIY pumpkin succulent centerpieces for sale!
URL:https://cbwcd.org/event/2024-waterwise-garden-pumpkin-fest/
LOCATION:Waterwise Community Center\, 4594 San Bernardino Street\, Montclair\, CA\, 91763\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free workshops
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