# Event Details - **Event Name**: Installation and Establishment of California Native or Waterwise Gardens - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Learn how to properly install your new landscape and get your garden off to a healthy start!About this EventChoosing great plants and a great design are important, but that is only part of what you need to succeed with a landscape project.Equally 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!In this workshop we will cover:· The steps to install a new landscape, and the order in which to take them on· Preparing your site· Irrigation installation, as it relates to project installation (for more details on irrigation systems, attend our other irrigation-focused workshops)· Basics 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)· Plant layout and installation· Cleanup, mulching, and final installation details· Garden “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.This 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.Each participant will be able to select a native wildflower seed packet of their choice to take home.After 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.All day we will have a variety of our favorite native or waterwise plants for sale at our Waterwise Community Nursery, perfect for fall planting.Our instructor for this workshop will be Scott Kleinrock, Conservation Programs Manager here at Chino Basin Water Conservation District and the Waterwise Community Center.Scott 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. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/montclair/installation-and-establishment-of-california-native-or-waterwise-gardens/100002000196999068 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Waterwise Community Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Montclair - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Waterwise Community Center - **lat**: 34.0782204 - **long**: -117.7045158 - **full address**: Waterwise Community Center, 4594 San Bernardino Street, Montclair, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Installation and Establishment of California Native or Waterwise Gardens - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/6d75eea914d0ed5cf44ca82d1dca9c5e45bac377d552e1d126e29a50bf614685-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1788916206 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Installation and Establishment of California Native or Waterwise Gardens being held? - **A:** Installation and Establishment of California Native or Waterwise Gardens takes place on Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Waterwise Community Center, 4594 San Bernardino Street, Montclair, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Installation and Establishment of California Native or Waterwise Gardens? - **A:** Installation and Establishment of California Native or Waterwise Gardens is organized by Waterwise Community Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Installation and Establishment of California Native or Waterwise Gardens is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Montclair, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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