Fermentation Fun: Make and Take Sauerkraut

Project Host: Master Food Preservers of San Bernardino County

Location: The Asistencia which is at 26930 Barton Road, Redlands 

Time: There will be 3 sessions. The first will be at 9 AM, the second at 10 AM and the third at 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! This 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. 

Participants will make their own sauerkraut - this involves 10 minues of standing and massaging cabbage with your hands. 

Each class has a limit of 15 participants and is for students 13+.  Sign up for one of the 3 sessions when you arrive at Asistencia.

Defensible Space: Landscaping and Home Hardening

Project Host: California Native Plant Society

Location: The Asistencia which is at 26930 Barton Road, Redlands 

Time: 10 to 10:40 AM

Things are changing as rules for landscaping and for home hardening will soon be enforced for Very High and High Fire Hazard areas in Redlands. Find out more about the regulations and about how you can have a garden that is beautiful, supportive of our ecosystem, and fire resistant. 

This talk will be part of a series of 3 talks given in the Barton Room at Asistencia. You can combine it with your time spent at some of the many other activities at this location. 

Tour a California Native Plant Garden

Project Host: California Native Plant Society and UCCE Master Gardeners of SB County

Location: The Asistencia which is at 26930 Barton Road, Redlands 

Time: Tours will begin at 9, 10, and 11 AM. 

Come and tour the California native plant gardens with a docent or wander the gardens on your own, relax on a garden bench, and see the birds and bees that stop by.  

Simplify Your Life 

Project Host: Bella Reflections

Location: Burrage Mansion, 1205 W Crescent Ave, Redlands

Time: 10 to 11 AM

Learn about practical and sustainable solutions for home organization from Bella Reflections, the organization experts. How to stop consuming so much and not throw so much into our landfill. Transform cluttered space into organized, stress-free environments.

"Gleaning for Good"

Project Host: Inland Harvest/Riverside Food Rescue

Location: Burrage Mansion, 1205 W Crescent Ave, Redlands

Time: 9 to 11:30 AM

Come join us for a fun filled morning as we gather fresh citrus fruits for our local Community Food Pantries! 

Bring the whole family to teach them sustainability as we save these delicious fruits from being wasted. 

Every year, 10's of thousands of pounds of citrus fruit is available thru private property owners who have citrus fruit trees on their properties. The Inland Empire is the birthplace of California's citrus industry and of the Washington Navel Orange. We "Gleaned" (another word for picking) 48,000 lbs. last year from these private properties and donated it all to local Feeding Agencies throughout the Inland Empire. 

These trees are nature's filters for absorbing CO2 and releasing oxygen, plus they filter pollutants from the air, provide habitats for wildlife, and attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. And!! They provide delicious fresh citrus fruits to many families and individuals that are in need! It's a Win! Win! For everyone!

We will be picking citrus fruits from the many trees on the Burrage Mansion property. Please dress as if you would be working in your yard. Wear closed toe shoes,  cover your shoulders, bring garden gloves, if you have them. If needed we have some gloves that we can share. Dress for the weather.  We will still pick if its a little misty.

Building a Berm

Project Host: Burrage Mansion

Location: 1205 W Crescent Ave, Redlands

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.

Come Make Bug Repellent using Essential Oils

Project Host: Feel Good Market

Location: 1205 W Crescent Ave, Redlands

Time: 9 to 11:30 AM

Bug repellent from essential oils is easy on your skin, non-toxic and repels the nasty mosquitos. Learn to make your own!

Materials will cost $6 per 4 oz bottle.

Let's Clean! The safe nontoxic way!

Project Host: Feel Good Market

Location: 1205 W Crescent Ave, Redlands

Time: 9 to 11:30 AM

Cleaning products in our home don't have to have harsh chemicals. Let us show you some safe, natural, nontoxic ways to clean. Plan to  pick up some free samples. 

Bring a small jar or bottle and get 4 oz of one of our cleaning products free. 

Non- toxic and sustainable personal hygiene for a healthier planet and a healthier you!

Project Host: Feel Good Market

Location: 1205 W Crescent Ave, Redlands

Time: 9 to 11:30 AM

Change your habits with healthier, safer personal hygiene products including make-up, oral care, deodorant and even hairspray. Do away with nasty chemicals and let us show you some new ways.

Beds, Soil & Sustainability: Let's Build a Raised Bed!

Project Host: Sustainable University of Redlands Farm

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

Time: 10:30 AM to Noon

Join us at the University of Redlands Sustainable Farm (SURF) for a hands-on community event!  Help build an aluminum raised garden bed, learn how to fill it with healthy soil layers, explore water-smart irrigation ideas, and wrap up with tips on making your own compost at home.

No experience needed—just come ready to learn, get a little dirty, and grow sustainably! 🌿

Participants should attend with closed toe shoes, have appropriate gardening attire, and wear sunscreen and hats. Participants are highly encouraged to bring a refillable water bottle, any medications they need, and suncreen/bugspray. Gloves and tools will be provided. We will also have a water refill station.

Dig In: Tree Planting Demo & Giveaway

Project Host: Sustainable University of Redlands Farm

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

Time: 9 to 10 AM

Join us for a tree planting demonstration and free tree giveaway! Learn how to properly plant and care for a young tree, ask questions, and pick up tips for helping trees thrive in our local climate. Participants will leave with the knowledge and a tree to grow at home. 

All experience levels welcome. Come dig in, learn something new, and help grow a greener community! 🌱

We will provide gloves, tools, water refill stations, and help load trees for volunteers. Partcipants should we closed-toe shoes, wear comfortable clothing, wear suncreen, wear a hat, and bring suncreen/bugspray. This activity is appropriate for children. There will be standing and lifting. 

Beyond the Honeybee: California’s Native Bees

Project Host: Sustainable University of Redlands Farm

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

Time: 10 to 11 AM

Join Dr. Dustin OverBeke, University of Redlands professor, for an engaging talk on the importance of California’s native pollinators. Learn why native bees are essential to healthy ecosystems, the key factors driving their decline, and why monitoring populations and protecting critical habitat is vital for their conservation.

Dr. OverBeke will also highlight hands-on research and conservation projects he and his students are leading, offering a look at how local efforts can make a real impact.

Whether you’re a student, gardener, or nature enthusiast, this talk offers insight into how we can better support the pollinators in our own communities. 🌼

No physical requirements. No tools needed. Wear comfortable clothes and closed toe shoes, bring a water bottle, and have suncreen/bugspay on hand.

Sustainable Medicine: A Medicinal Garden Tour of California Natives

Project Host: BioBotanicals by Becky

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

Time: 9 to 10:30 AM

This project offers a guided medicinal plant walk through a California native garden, highlighting the role of local plants in sustainable, accessible medicine. Participants are invited to slow down, observe, and learn how native plants have long supported community health, ecological balance, and place-based healing traditions.

The walk introduces a selection of California native medicinal plants, focusing on their traditional and contemporary uses, basic identification, ethical harvesting practices, and cultivation for home and community settings. Emphasis is placed on sustainability—working with plants that are well adapted to local climates, require minimal resources, and support pollinators and biodiversity. By centering native species, the program demonstrates how medicine can be grown in ways that care for the land rather than extract from it.

Accessibility is a core value of the project. The walk is designed to make herbal knowledge approachable and relevant to everyday life, emphasizing simple, low-cost ways people can engage with plant medicine, whether through gardening, tea making, or relationship-building with plants in their neighborhoods. Language is inclusive, and the program welcomes participants of varying experience levels, from beginners to seasoned gardeners and herbalists.

This walk is appropriate for folks 16 years and older. Wear comfortable garden-friendly shoes, sun protection, and bring a water bottle. While a companion hand out is included, some people like to take a few of their own notes, so a notebook and pencil is advisable. Please let the host know if you have any allergies, especially to plants or pollens. Parking is available at the Brockton Apartments, and the walk will start on the Brockton side of the garden.

Backyard Composting: How to Compost in Small Spaces

Project Host: Sustainable University of Redlands Farm

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

Time: 10 to 11 AM

Join us at SURF for a hands-on workshop all about composting in smaller spaces! Learn how to turn everyday food scraps into nutrient-rich compost right in your own backyard, patio, or small outdoor area. We’ll cover simple composting methods, what materials to use, how to manage odors, and tips for keeping your compost healthy and low-maintenance. Whether you’re brand new to composting or looking to improve your setup, this workshop will give you practical tools to compost confidently at home and reduce waste - no large space required.

Participants should attend with closed toe shoes, have appropriate gardening attire, and wear sunscreen and hats. Participants are highly encouraged to bring a refillable water bottle, any medications they need, and suncreen/bugspray. Gloves and tools will be provided. We will also have a water refill station.

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. 

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

Kids Nature Club--Native Plants

Project Host: Kids Nature Club with the Redlands Conservancy

Location: Gateway Ranch 31313 Live Oak Canyon Rd, Redlands, CA 92373 

Time: 9:30 to 10:45 AM

Come explore the Gateway Ranch Native Gardens to learn about the importance that native plants play in our environment, go on a scavenger hunt, and then do some light gardening.

This program is created for children and their caregivers. Be prepared for hands-on learning and getting dirty. Dress appropriately for the weather.

Bring water and sun protection. If you have gloves, bring them.

Tour of Three Sisters Farm

Project Host: Three Sisters Farm

Location: 30370 San Timoteo Canyon Road, Redlands

Time: 9 to 11  AM

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

Carpooling encouraged; Sturdy shoes and hat for standing and walking on uneven ground in the sun 

Let's Create  Community and Native Plant Gardens!

Project Host: Redlands Sunrise Rotary

Location: The Boys and Girls Club at 1251 Clay St. Redlands, CA 92374

Time: 9 AM to Noon

This project is a collaborative partnership between the Inland Empire Resource Conservation District, the Rotary Clubs of Redlands, and the Boys & Girls Club of Redlands to establish both a community garden and native plant garden on site.

Together, we will create hands-on learning spaces where youth can actively participate in planting, cultivating, and harvesting fresh produce while also learning the importance of native plants, water conservation, soil health, and environmental stewardship.

Gloves and closed-toe shoes required to participate, but IERCD will provide the equipment like rakes, shovels, and gardening tools. Prepare to get your hands dirty! Family-friendly event for all ages! Street parking only! We will provide coffee, water, and treats to fuel us up!

Got Broken Stuff? Bring it to a Free Earth Day Repair Cafe to Get Fixed

Project Host: Accelerated Neighborhood Climate Action (ANCA)

Location:  Joslyn Senior Center, 21 Grant Street, Redlands

Time: 9 AM to Noon

The Repair Cafe is all about fixing things for FREE!  Local handy men and women who love to fix things will be available to fix your item on the spot, let you know how to fix it, or let you know if it can be fixed!  If they don't have the parts required, they will tell you where you can buy them.

Some repairable items include:  lamps, small appliances, electronics, computers, toys, jewelry, heirloom treasures, chairs, clothing, bicycles, home décor, picture frames, walkers, etc.

Please register your item on the form by Thursday, April 16. Let us know the item you want repaired, the type of repair you think is required, and some other information. This will allow our fixers to know what tools and supplies they need to bring to assist you.  Walk-ins are also welcome, but priority will be given to those who register. 

By reducing the things we throw away by repairing and reusing them, we extend their life, save money, reduce the resources to produce new products, and move toward a waste free world.