A closer look at what inspires so many young riders from Judson and Brown Elementary to race in the Redlands Bicycle Classic's School Duel—many for the first time.
The Redlands Cinema Classic spring film series returns April 2 - May 1 for its 26th year with a new venue and a fresh lineup of international films, and a documentary about hummingbird rescue.
Would you like to transform your landscape from turf to a drought-tolerant garden paradise?
Accelerate Neighborhood Climate Action (ANCA) is hosting a Resilient Living program on Redlands-friendly landscapes and native plants that can save water, lower costs and reduce maintenance. Master Gardener Anita Matlick will introduce the steps for a successful lawn transformation, and three Redlands residents will share their experiences with landscape conversions.
The presentation will take place Wednesday, March 19, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Redlands Flores Senior Center, 111 W. Lugonia Ave. Registration on Eventbrite is encouraged.
ANCA volunteer and water engineer Dick Corneille explained that 75% of water use in Redlands is residential, with about 70% of that used outdoors, primarily for irrigation. Reducing turf is one of the most effective ways to achieve immediate water savings. Other benefits of replacing a lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape include lower maintenance costs, support for pollinators and a more diverse, visually appealing yard. The city of Redlands offers rebates for replacing grass with drought-tolerant landscaping.
At the event, residents will discuss their landscape transformations, covering costs, time, plant selection, irrigation, maintenance and more. These homeowners completed low-cost conversions and did some or all of the work themselves. Corneille said his own landscape conversion reduced his overall water use by about two-thirds.
As Master Gardener Anita Matlick says, “If the only person on your turf is the person who mows it, consider a landscape transformation.”
ANCA is a nonprofit organization working collaboratively to build community climate resilience neighborhood by neighborhood.
Event details: 📅 Wednesday, March 19 ⏰ 6:30–8 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) 📍 Redlands Flores Senior Center, 111 W. Lugonia Ave. 🎟 Free and open to the public (pre-registration encouraged, walk-ins welcome) 🚗 Carpooling encouraged
