Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow: Urban Organic Heirloom Fruit Farm

Project Host: Rolling Hills Herbs & Annuals

Location: 1304 Rolling Hills Road, Redlands 92374

Time: 10 AM to noon

Remember the fresh-picked flavor of tree-ripened peaches and apricots that you enjoyed growing up? Or boysenberries? Or grapes?

Here on our certified organic farm, we are proud to be growing a wide variety of heirloom fruits for a more sustainable local food system while preserving biodiversity and enjoying the shade and cooling the trees provide our home. Come to tour our grounds and be inspired! 

Park in the dirt lot across Farview Lane from our location. No registration is needed.

Organic Farm Tour

Project Host: Three Sisters Farm

Location: 30370 San Timoteo Canyon Road, Redlands

Time: 9:30 to 10:30 AM

Tour a small, local family farm and learn about the sustainable practices used to grow certified organic produce.

 Please wear sturdy shoes and a sun hat.

 Seed Saving 101

Project Host: UCCE Master Gardeners of San Bernardino County

Location: Asistencia 26930 Barton Road, Redlands, CA 92373

Time: 9 to 10 AM

   In this time of change, seed saving will add resilience to your gardening efforts. Learn the basics of growing and saving seeds for a summer vegetable garden. 

  There is no need to register for this project. Just bring yourself and your questions to this one hour presentation.

   Please note the other activities going on at Asistencia. You may wish to attend more than one project.

 Healthy Soil Makes a Healthy Garden

Project Host: UCCE Master Gardeners of San Bernardino County

Location: Asistencia 26930 Barton Road, Redlands, CA 92373

Time: 11 AM to Noon

   Healthy soil makes for a productive, resilient garden but soil is complicated stuff.   Learn how to make and maintain healthy soil.  

  There is no need to register for this project. Just bring yourself and your questions to this one hour presentation.

   Please note the other activities going on at Asistencia. You may wish to attend more than one project.

 Ask the Master Gardener!

Project Host: UCCE Master Gardeners of San Bernardino County

Location: Asistencia 26930 Barton Road, Redlands, CA 92373

Time: 9 AM to noon

  Come spend time with the Master Gardeners. Ask questions. Make seed paper. Pick up some free summer vegetable seeds. Learn how to evaluate your soil. Learn about Vermicomposting and pick up a free starter bin and worms (while supplies last). 

  There is no need to register for this project.

 Please note the other activities going on at Asistencia. You may wish to attend more than one project.

Build A Bed

Project Host: Sustainable University of Redlands Farm (SURF)

Location: 1310 E. Lugonia Ave, Redlands, CA, 92374

Time: 9 to 10 AM

  Learn how to build a raised bed for gardening at home. 

 Participants will be helping to build an aluminum raised bed and will learn how to fill it (chicken wire on the bottom, cardboard, logs/wood, brown waste, compost, soil, etc.). We will then transplant some starters. Afterwards, participants will plant seeds of vegetables that do well in our climate which they will be able to take home.  

Participants will be walking and kneeling in the garden. Please wear closed toe shoes and bring gloves if you have them.

Please note the other activities going on at SURF. You may wish to attend more than one project at this one location.

Gleaning for Good!

Project Host: Inland Harvest and Riverside Food Rescue

Location: Burrage Mansion, 1205 W Crescent Ave, Redlands, CA 92373

Time: 9:00 to 11:30 AM

 Inland Harvest and Riverside Food Rescue have teamed up together with the help of many volunteers for many years gleaning (harvesting fruit from the trees). In 2023, we were able to glean 43,000 pounds of citrus fruits and avocados that were donated out to local community food pantries that help those in need. 

   In honor of Redlands Earth Day, we will be doing our workshop at the Redlands Historic Beautiful Burrage Mansion, which has about 800 citrus fruit trees. We will be picking the fruits that are ripe for harvesting and, also, will be helping build berms around the base of the citrus trees (like little bowls) to minimize the amount of run-off water and reduce water waste. 

  Please join us by helping pick these beautiful fruits. All the fruit picked will be donated out to local non-profit organizations that will be donating out to families and individuals in need.  

 All are welcome including children!! Please bring water bottles, hat, gloves, closed-toe shoes and dress comfortably in clothes you don't mind getting dirty. See you all soon!

Inland Harvest is a all-volunteer 501c3 non-profit organization for 35 years!

Community Garden Adopt a Plot!

Project Host: Redlands UCC Community Garden

Location: Redlands United Church of Christ, 168 Bellevue Ave.

Time: 9:30 to 11:30 AM

Redlands UCC is relaunching its Community Garden! Come and tour the space, learn about community gardens, and inquire about adopting your very own plot, which will give you the opportunity to grow your own food year-round. We ask for a $50 deposit, but there are no annual fees. We just want your help to grow food locally and sustainably right here in Redlands. We will have experienced gardeners there to answer your questions and give you advice. If you've already adopted a plot, this will be a time to plant with others in community and with advice.  

 You can park in our parking lot, but will need to walk uphill to the garden. For those with mobility needs there is a smaller parking lot off of Olive Avenue that is on the same level as the garden. 

If you plan to work your adopted plot, bring whatever tools and materials you need! We will have irrigation supplies, but not plants. Our tools may be limited and old :-)

Battle the Invaders at Caroline Park!

Project Host: Friends of Caroline Park

Location: We will meet at the corner of Mariposa Drive and Poppy Road.  This is at the northwest corner of the park. 

Time: 9 AM. The project will be done by 11 AM

We will meet at Caroline Park which is a city park dedicated to California's native plants.  Participants will learn to recognize the invasive plants that threaten Redlands' natural as well as home landscapes.  Then we will spend a lovely spring morning enjoying the park as we remove invaders. 

Participants will be walking up and down steep hills as well as bending and digging.

Participants please bring 1 tool for removing invaders: Hand Shovel, shovel, weeder, etc.   

Clothes and shoes should be appropriate for gardening. Street parking is available along Poppy Road and Mariposa Drive.  We will meet at the corner of those 2 streets. This is the Northwest corner of the park. 

Note that google maps will take you to a very different location. 

Save Water, Money and Time: A Workshop About Smart Landscaping

Project Host: Redlands Conservancy

Location: Gateway Ranch 31313 Live Oak Canyon, Redlands 

Time: 9 AM to Noon

This project invites participants to shift their landscaping thinking from lawn-based to a native vegetation focused yard. We will begin with a walk and talk through the Gateway Garden to orient the participants. Then the group will work to establish a new native plant garden.  You will leave with the confidence to make landscaping changes in your yard and help the Conservancy establish another Climate Action Garden at Gateway Ranch that you can come back and visit or help to continue to maintain. 

Park in our lower lot

Wear long pants and sturdy closed toed shoes

Bring a hat, reusable water bottle, snacks if needed, work gloves, an open mind

Be prepared for a variety of tasks: shoveling, raking, hammering stakes, moving rocks

Children are welcome, but need to stay with you at all times.

We will ask that a liability waiver be signed before beginning the activity. The Agreement will name the Redlands Conservancy and City of Redlands(and all related entities). Further, each participant will complete an emergency form with relevant information to use in case of an emergency during this project.

Build a Rain Garden

Project Host: ANCA (Accelerate Neighborhood Climate Action)

Location: Near the corner of Washington and Lugonia (exact location will be sent when you register). 

Time: 9 to 11 AM

Do you want to learn how to create a sustainable rain garden for your home? In this workshop, we will design, build, and plant a small rain garden in a residential yard in two hours flat. A rain garden is a depressed area in the landscape that collects rain water and reduces runoff. You can create a simple one with rocks to help store water in the soil, or plant native grasses and flowers for a beautiful display that supports local pollinators. The same steps you use to build a rain garden can be used to build a swale or dry creek bed. We will talk about where to do it in your yard, where to get materials, and how to build it, then we'll build one together!

Wear good footwear and bring gloves, water, and a hat. You will be digging and lifting small rocks. It's a small project so not too strenuous, but it's good to be prepared! Children over 5 are welcome. 

Landscaping with California's Native Plants

Project Host: California Native Plant Society Riverside/San Bernardino Chapter

Location: Asistencia 26930 Barton Road, Redlands, CA 92373

Time: 10 to 11 AM

Grow a garden full of birdsongs and butterflies! Learn how to use native plants to support your local ecosystem and decrease your water bill.

Bring yourself and your questions to this one hour presentation.  There is no need to register.

Please see the other activities going on at Asistencia. You may wish to take part in more than one project.

Native Plant Garden Tour

Project Host: UCCE Master Gardeners of San Bernardino County

Location: Asistencia 26930 Barton Road, Redlands, CA 92373

Time: Tours will start at 9 AM, 10 AM, and 11 AM

Come see the California Native Plant Garden at the peak of spring flowering!  Enjoy the aromas of sages and sagebrush and learn how our native plants survive our long, hot, dry season.  

There is no need to register for this activity.  Tours will start at 9, 10 and 11 AM and, if you are interested in growing your own natives, you can attend the 10 AM presentation on landscaping with natives that will be given at this same location. 

Please see the other activities going on at Asistencia. You may wish to take part in more than one project.

Build a Berm!

Project Host: Burrage Mansion

Location: 1205 W Crescent Ave, Redlands, Ca. 92373

Time: 9 to 11:30 AM

We will be building berms around the base of our citrus trees. Our objective is to minimize the amount of run-off water and reduce water waste. The morning will consist of getting a little dirty with gloves and trowels to shape a mound of dirt to create a basin in which water will sit and soak down to the roots. 

Please bring water bottles, hat, gloves, closed-toe shoes and dress comfortably in clothes you don't mind getting dirty.

Wipe Out Weeds, Welcome Pollinators!

Project Host: Inland Empire Resource Conservation District

Location: Meet at Bluff’s Trail, at the corner of Riverview Dr. and Glover St

Time: 9 to noon

Join IERCD for a hands-on volunteer day at our developing habitat restoration site along Riverview Drive in North Redlands! This area is being transformed into a haven for pollinators with a variety of native plants, but we need your help to get it ready. 

Volunteers will assist with prepping planting areas and maintaining existing ones by removing invasive species that threaten native growth. Before we get started, we'll cover a brief safety talk and plant ID training so you can confidently tackle the task. Be ready for some physical activity, including pulling and bagging weeds—potentially in warm weather. 

Come make a difference for local wildlife and enjoy a rewarding day outdoors!

For your safety and comfort, please bring a water bottle and wear closed-toe shoes and layered clothing, such as a long-sleeved shirt to protect your arms. Sunscreen and hats are always recommended. If you have gloves, feel free to bring them, but we'll also have some available to lend out.

Volunteers MUST sign a liability waiver before beginning work. 

Get Hands-On with the Library!

Project Host: A.K. Smiley Public Library

Location: Smiley Park (behind the library)

Time: 9 AM to 2:30 PM

Come learn about our Earth and make crafts to take home (while supplies last). 

There is no need to register for this project.  Just bring your creativity to share!  

This project is for Children and Youth ages 0 to 19.

LITTER-ally Making a Difference!

Project Host: Redlands Sunrise Rotary Club

Location: 802 Banyan Dr. Redlands

Time: 9 to 11:30 AM

Join Redlands Sunrise Rotary Club Walk in remembrance of Marge Crowley who was an incredible Redlands Sunrise Rotarian and community leader. We walk and all who participate will be picking up litter and beautifying Redlands in her honor! We are all excited to host this project and make new friends along the way!

We will begin at Marge's past residence to enjoy coffee and donuts before heading out to either pick up litter along the route Marge walked (making a difference, while ending with mimosas!) or picking up litter along the path to the water tower in south Redlands. Note both choices are family-friendly.  Please wear close-toed shoes and we will provide trash picker-uppers! It is going to be a wonderful time together and will culminate at Smiley Park (between the A.K. Smiley Library and the Lincoln Shrine) for a Celebration and lunch together. Please join us to LITTER-ally make a difference!

Redlands Sunrise Rotary Club would love to invite you to our Rotary meetings on Wednesday mornings at 6:45AM (social time) and 7AM program  at the Burrage Mansion at 1205 W Crescent Ave. Redlands

Vine Street Community Park Uplift

Project Host: First Presbyterian Church of Redlands

Location:  The pocket park at 4th Street and Vine

Time: 9 AM to Noon

 1st Pres created Vine Street Community Park for you, our neighbors. We will gather to prep the park for the spring. While working to spruce up the park we will also learn about what was planted and why in our effort to make the park water wise. 

Please bring gloves, weeding tools, cutters, and a hat. 

Park on Vine Street between Cajon and 4th. 

Children are welcomed.

Refreshments will be available!  

Redlands Earth Day Bird Walk

Project Host: Co-hosted by the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District & the San Bernardino Valley Audubon Society.

Location:  East Valley Water District Headquarters, 31111 Greenspot Road, Highland, CA 92346

Time: 8 to 10 AM

Join us for a unique opportunity to visit ecologically sensitive areas usually reserved for research and restoration.

As part of the Redlands Earth Day celebration, we're offering a special guided bird walk through the beautiful and ecologically rich lands of the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District.

Birdwatch alongside two expert guides from the Audubon Society, Dori and Kathy, and discover the remarkable birdlife that call these conservation lands home. Whether you're a lifelong birder or just curious about local wildlife, this is your chance to enjoy spring migration, learn about habitat conservation, and experience hidden open spaces that protect our region’s water and wildlife.

Hat, close-toed shoes, sunglasses, water. 

Recommended: long pants and binoculars.

Make Your Voice Heard for a Sustainable Future for Our Earth

Project Host: Redlands Democratic Club

Location: You will find us at Smiley Park which is behind the library at 125 W. Vine Street, Redlands

Time: 9 AM to 2:30 PM

At our table in Smiley Park you can register to vote as well as learn how to contact your local, state, and national legislators about climate issues.  Come talk with us and, also, pick up a free drought-tolerant plant!

No registration necessary; just stop by!

The Lobby Immersion Experience 

Project Host: Redlands Citizens Climate Lobby

Location: You will find us at Smiley Park which is behind the library at 125 W. Vine Street, Redlands

Time: 9 AM to 2:30 PM

Learn how to influence your government regarding climate policies. Our project will be composed of four parts: voter registration, practice lobbying experience, climate concern and conversation, and information on CCL policy agendas. 

No registration necessary; just stop by!

Towards Sustainable Medicine and Wellness: A Tour of Southern California  Medicinal Plant Species

Project Host: BioBotanicals by Becky

Location: Sustainable University of Redlands Farm at 1310 E. Lugonia Ave, Redlands

Time: 10 to 11:30 AM

For ecological and health reasons, many people seek to incorporate plant medicine into their lives. The plant life of Southern California can be a veritable medicine chest. But there are so many questions to answer before you begin! Which plants might you want to include in a home wellness garden? How do we find drought-tolerant plant allies in our local environment? What plants are sustainable and ethical to use? Come get answers to these questions and many more!

Please wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for walking in a garden; bring water, and a notebook. Kids can run around the garden but they may get a little bored with content; intended for adults.

Multi-sensory experience (taste, touch, smell, sight). People with allergies should alert host.

Note that there are other projects you may, also, wish to attend at this SURF location.

Doomsday Scaries: Dealing with Climate Anxiety

Project Host: Jenna Guzman-Lowery, Roux Whitmore, Valerie Tabler 

Location: First United Methodist Church is providing space for this event in the chapel at 1 East Olive Ave

Time: 9 AM to 10:15AM, and 10:45 to 12 Noon

Who hasn’t woken up in the middle of the night fearing the next fire? This is the time for us to come together and discuss our anxieties together. Name it to tame it and gain direction for our next moves as a community. As the climate crisis intensifies, more people will find themselves confronted with a terrifying and uncertain future. You’re not alone and not the only one who’s scared. Together, we can learn how to best respond to the moment.

Bring yourself and your climate fears we can discuss as a group 

Repair Cafe

Project Host: Accelerate Neighborhood Climate Action (ANCA)

Location: Redlands Smiley Library Assembly Room at 125 W. Vine Street (enter from Smiley Park side)

Time: 9 AM to 12 Noon

Have you got an appliance or lamp that isn't working? Or a jacket that has a rip or broken zipper?   Maybe you have an electric power tool that won't turn on.  How about your favorite bracelet that has a broken clasp or an electronics device that stopped working. Don't discard them. Instead, get them fixed for FREE at ANCA Redlands fourth Repair Cafe.  To participate register your item by April 23 at the ANCA Repair Cafe website, repaircafe.ancaredlands.org. 

Walk-ins are welcome, but priority will be given to those who register. 

  Just register and bring your item in to be fixed.

Note the other projects at this Library/Smiley Park location. You may wish to attend some of those, also.

CLEAN cleaning products

Project Host: Feel Good Market

Location: Smiley Park  (behind the library at 125 W. Vine Street, Redlands)

Time: 10 AM to 2:30 PM

Cleaning Products don't have to be full of nasty chemicals that are bad for our planet. Come play with us and we will show you how to make easy, effective alternatives. BYOC (bring your own container) 8-16 ounce jar and spray bottles preferred.  Can be most anything, but please bring them clean and dry.

Note that there are other projects taking place at this Library/Smiley Park location.  You may wish to attend some of them, also.

Fermentation Fun: Make and Take Sauerkraut

Project Host: Master Food Preservers of San Bernardino County

Location: Asistencia 26930 Barton Road, Redlands, CA 92373

Time: Three sessions, 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM

Have you ever wanted to make your own fermented food, but didn’t know how? Join the Master Food Preservers to learn from the pros! The session will have a short talk on the principles of fermentation, a walk-through of a recipe for fermented sauerkraut, and then we will guide you through making your own batch. Participants will take home a jar of sauerkraut that they make that day. 

Age: 16+

Participants will make their own sauerkraut - this involves 10 minutes of standing and massaging cabbage with your hands.  The class has a limit of 15 participants.

Note that there are other projects taking place at the Asistencia. You may wish to attend some of those, also.

Powur our Planet with Solar

Project Host: Powur Solar

Location: You will find us at Smiley Park which is behind the library at 125 W. Vine Street, Redlands

Time: 9 AM to 2:30 PM

Stop by to learn the why and how of  residential solar power.  Explore the feasability of solar for your home. 

No registration is needed for this project. 

Note that there are other projects taking place at this Library/Smiley Park location.  You may wish to attend some of those, also.

Learn How to Compost!

Project Host: Sustainable University of Redlands Farm (SURF)

Location: Sustainable University of Redlands Farm at 1310 E. Lugonia Ave, Redlands

Time: 11 AM to Noon

The California Climate Action Fellows will demonstrate how composting is done at the University of Redlands SURF Garden.  Come learn the steps and ingredients so you can make your own compost at home.  Your garden and the earth will benefit!

Please wear closed-toe shoes.

Please note that there are other projects you may be interested in at SURF. Come and spend the morning working and learning.

Masked Masterpieces

Project Host: First Baptist Church of Redlands

Location: First Baptist Church of Redlands (51 W Olive Ave) 

Time: 9 to 11 AM

Come create beautiful theater masks by repurposing craft supplies, learn fascinating facts about recycling, and participate in fun games geared towards learning how to be environmentally conscious! 

Geared towards children of all ages, pre-school through high school. Wear clothing that can get (washable) paint on it. 

This event will take place on our covered patio by the fountain on the Olive Ave side of the church. Bathrooms will be available for use. 

Parking is in the back parking lot or on Olive Ave. 

Note that there are other projects taking place at this site or nearby that you may, also, wish to attend.

Growing Wildfire Resilience

Project Host:  San Bernardino County Museum and San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District 

Location: Contemporary Club of Redlands, 173 South Eureka St.

Time: 11 AM to Noon

Growing Wildfire Resilience

Join us for a fascinating talk exploring fire’s natural role in California’s landscapes and how we can better coexist with this powerful force. Hosted by the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District and the San Bernardino County Museum, this presentation by Briana Boaz will reveal how fire has shaped ecosystems for millennia and how we can apply historical insights to build resilience in an uncertain climate future. With expertise in plant ecology, soil science, and wildfire resilience, Ms. Boaz will discuss the science behind wildfire resilience, the benefits of fire for our local ecology, and strategies for sustainable land management. Whether you’re a scientist, a homeowner, or simply curious about climate resilience, this talk will deepen your understanding of wildfire’s place in California’s ecosystems and inspire new ways to protect our communities and landscapes. Don’t miss this engaging, research-driven discussion with a passionate expert in environmental science!

Note the other talks and projects taking place at Contemporary Club and adjacent Smiley Park.  You may wish to attend some of them, also. No registration is needed.

Why Redlands is Nationally Recognized as "Tree City USA"

Project Host:  JP Beall, Community Member

Location: Contemporary Club of Redlands, 173 South Eureka St.

Time: 9 to 10 AM

April 25 is Arbor Day. JP Beall will present the rare, exotic, native and historic tree varieties in Redlands and around Smiley Park.  Trees clean the air, lower temperatures, raise our property values, shade our sidewalks and beautify our City. Learn how trees were the core of the intelligent City Plan developed by Redlands founders and how our mature plantings still benefit us today.  After the talk there will be a walk to see the trees. JP Beall is a fifth generation Redlander who was on the City Parks Commision, a current Board Member of the Historical Society and a member of the California State Farm Bureau's Commodity Committee on Fruit Trees. Beall has an Instagram series titled "Five Trees that Every Californian Should Know".  He has planted over 80 trees in public spaces in Redlands and advised on the selection of many more.

Note the other talks and projects taking place at the Contemporary Club and at the adjacent Smiley Park.  You may wish to attend some of those, also. No registration is needed.

Tree Giveaway!

Project Host: Northside Alliance and SURF Tree Stock 

Location: 1029 Orange Street, Redlands 92374 (at Redlands Auto Sales)

Time: 9 to 11:45 AM

Stop by and pick up a free tree.  Trees can significantly cool your home and help to cool your neighborhood.  A variety of trees will be offered and instructions on planting and care will be offered. 

Second Time Around, Jewelry Making

Project Host:  My Girlfriends Place 2

Location: First Baptist Church of Redlands at 51 W. Olive Ave

Time: 9 AM to Noon

Come and let's create new jewelry from many pieces of broken jewelry like: crystals, beads, wood, stones and many more. Make Earrings, Necklaces, and Bracelets. Take or wear your creation home with you.

Note that there are other projects taking place at this site and nearby that you may, also, wish to attend.

Health Impacts of Climate Change

Project Host: Accelerate Neighborhood Climate Action

Location: Redlands Contemporary Club, 173 S. Eureka St,

Time: 10 to 11 AM

The warming of the earth is happening faster than projected and affects everyone. From heat records being broken each year, to more severe storms (wind & rain), to extended droughts which dry out forests making them more susceptible to fires, to glaciers melting faster than ever before, to oceans rising, warming and acidifying.  Climate change affects everything.   Come learn about the impacts of climate change on your health from our speaker Dr. Javier Sanchez.

No registration needed. 

Making a Difference Today 

Project Host: Redlands First United Methodist Church

Location: The SW corner of Olive Avenue and Nordina Street

Time: 9 AM to Noon

Come to our Earth Day stations! 

*Bring your green waste to add to the community compost. Kitchen green waste containers and back yard compost kits given free to participants as long as they last. 

*Plant succulents that help conserve water-- pots, pebbles and planting mix with a variety of cuttings to start your own succulent garden are available. 

*Learn about turf removal, laying weed barrier and installing crushed granite. 

*Design your sidewalk chalk Earth Day art.  

*Help install a watering system to reduce water usage and weeds! 

*Do you have your "Go Bag" ready for a climate disaster? Samples of items that can be purchased such as tools for shutting off water and gas, first aid kits and canned water with a 5 year shelf life will be available.

Succulent planting and sidewalk art for kids.

Bring a friend!

Parking is available in the Olive St. parking lot. 

 Note that there are other projects taking place near this site that you may also wish to attend.

No registration needed. 

Spring Forest Bathing Walk 

Project Host: Pine Wellness for HER

Location: San Timoteo Nature Sanctuary: 1988 Alessandro Road  Redlands, CA 92373

Time: 8 to 9:30 AM

Join us for a relaxing nature immersion experience as we use our senses to take in the beautiful nature landscapes —celebrating Spring and the beauty of the season.  

For Ages 18 + 

A few days before our walk, you will receive an email with specific instructions of where to meet. I will have my cell phone with me, so if you need to call, my number is 909-312-3604.

WHAT TO BRING: 

Long pants

A hat

A light jacket if desired 

Closed-toe shoes and socks suitable for walking on a nature trail.

Water bottle

A walking stick or trekking pole, if you desire one

*PLEASE be aware that during this time of year, there are bugs on the trail—you may want to bring bug spray to use before we begin the immersion*