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NEW HIRE AT SC TO HELP WITH NATIONAL $5 MILLION COMPETITION
SC is pleased to introduce our newest (returning) staff member, Anne Bremer! As SC’s Program Manager for the Claremont Energy Challenge, she will be implementing programs designed to reduce Claremont’s energy usage, with the goal of making Claremont a finalist in the $5 million Georgetown University Energy Prize.
We have until December to make it into the top ten, so Anne needs your help! If you would like more information or are interested in becoming involved with the Claremont Energy Challenge, please contact Anne at abremer@sustainableclaremont.org or (909) 447-9664.
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SC at CUSD
The Garden Club and Schools Action Groups both presented at the April Board of Education meeting of the Claremont Unified School District. The Garden Club awarded Oakmont Elementary, Vista del Valle Elementary, and Claremont High School for their gardens featured in the past three Garden Tours.
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The Schools Action Group recognized the work of CUSD students and staff in designing, installing, and maintaining sustainable landscaping and garden art at all the schools. They awarded Green Team leaders and thanked school Eco Teams for helping Claremont win the CoolCalifornia Challenge.
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SUSTAINABILITY DIALOG: Claremont Hills Wilderness Park Master Plan
The Claremont City Council will soon adopt a Master Plan for the Claremont Hills Wilderness Park. Terry Grill and Meg Mathies, Claremont Wildlands Conservancy Board members involved in creation of the Plan, will discuss its history, evolution, community involvement, and issues to be considered. Free and open to all. Sponsored by SC, the League of Women Voters, the Interfaith Sustainability Council, and Pomona College.
CITY CHWP WEBSITE HERE.
Mon | May 2 | 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Hahn 101 | Pomona College
420 N Harvard Ave | Claremont
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GARDEN CLUB MEETING: Dinner from the garden!
Tired of eating the same old thing? Cynthia Cruz can provide inspiration! Find out how to use more of what you grow, get ideas for simple recipes and learn gourmet chef secrets. See what your pantry should include, how to save money on dressings, and how to improve nutrition by adding more vegetables to your dinners. Free and open to all interested in gardens of any type. Refreshments and chat at 6:30; talk begins at 7 pm.
Wed | May 11 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Napier Center | Pilgrim Place
660 Avery Rd | Claremont
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TREE ACTION GROUP MEETING
Everyone is welcome to help us work to preserve Claremont's urban forest. Please join the Chair, Mark vonWodtke at his home for a meeting. You may also email trees@sustainableclaremont.org.
Wed | May 11 | 7:00 - 8:30 pm
510 W 10th St | Claremont
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SUSTAINABILITY DIALOG: Claremont Unified School District Potential Facilities Bond
Claremont Unified School District wants to engage with the SC community as they present a potential facilities bond. Come and join in the dialogue! Free and open to all. Sponsored by SC, the League of Women Voters, the Interfaith Sustainability Council, and Pomona College.
Mon | May 16 | 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Hahn 101 | Pomona College
420 N Harvard Ave | Claremont
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Green Drinks Claremont
Claremont's party of Green Drinks International has been enjoying stimulating conversation and delicious beer. Welcoming of all, meetup with others and talk about the environment. It is agenda-free, free form, and fun!
FACEBOOK PAGE
the third Thursday of every month
Thursday | May 19 | 6 pm - 8 pm
Claremont Craft Ales
1401 N Claremont Blvd | Claremont
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EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
On April 23 we had a great time at Claremont's Earth Day Celebration and hope you did too! Thank you to all the community groups, vendors, performers, and city agencies who participated, and to our volunteers and sponsors for making it possible. There were many terrific childrens' activities, opportunities to become more sustainable, enjoyable performances, and delicious food. If you missed it, let's celebrate next year!
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BEAUTIFUL GARDEN TOUR
Beautiful Claremont Gardens were toured on April 24, including a Claremont High School landscape. Thank you to the gardeners who allowed us to relax and be inspired in their landscapes. Also to Garden Club volunteers for making it possible. Don't forget, your ticket gets you into RSABG another day in May!
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Garden Notes May 2016
It's Spring so let's learn to start seeds on a windowsill and find out about growing yummy shallots. Also learn about growing the beautiful desert mallow and irrigating with earthenware pots called ollas. Of course, the Garden Club May Newsletter has links to classes and vendors, and a monthly list of "Things to do".
READ IT HERE.
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DEMYSTIFYING SUSTAINABILITY: To Spray or Not to Spray?
Garden Club Chair, Sue Schenk, contributed the April, 2016 Demystifying Sustainability article to the the Claremont Courier. In To Spray or Not to Spray she describes balancing the the health of plants with their beauty, which may mean acepting holes in leaves from caterpillars that will become butterflies. Sue shares how to avoid pests and diseases in lawn, shrubs, and flowers, and what chemicals are safer to use when desired.
READ MORE HERE
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C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S A N D N E W S
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SMART GARDENING WORKSHOP with reduced price compost and worm bins
Learn backyard composting, water-wise gardening, worm
composting, and grass cycling at a free LA County Smart Gardening workshop held almost weekly throughout our area. No reservation needed. At the end purchase a compost bin for $40 (valued at $100) or a worm bin for $65 (valued at $140).
WEBSITE HERE.
Sat | May 7 | 9:30 am - 11 am
West Covina City Yard
825 S Sunset Ave | West Covina
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MOTHERS FREE AT RSABG
All mothers can enjoy free Garden admission on Mother's Day 2016 (last entry at 4:30 p.m.). Moms can also enjoy free entry to the Butterfly Pavilion on Sunday, May 8 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.). The first 250 moms to the Garden on Mother's Day will also receive a small gift.
WEBSITE HERE
Sun | May 8 | 8 am - 5 pm
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
1500 N College Ave | Claremont
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WATER WISE PLANTS
Learn about a variety of attractive Native and California friendly plants, and the proper way to select, plant, and care for them at a free Chino Basin Water Conservation District Workshop. Residents living within the district’s boundaries of Montclair, Chino and parts of Chino Hills, Rancho Cucamonga, Upland, and Ontario have priority.
REGISTER HERE.
Sat | May 28 | 9 am - noon
Chino Basin Water Conservation District
4594 San Bernardino St | Montclair
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For more events and news check our website and Facebook page!
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Thank you for reading this edition of the Sustainable Claremont Newsletter! Have any questions or comments? Want to submit an article you found or wrote? Send us an email!
info@sustainableclaremont.org
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