Lawn Replacement ep1: Turf Removal & Rebates for a Waterwise Home Landscape

Thinking about putting in a beautiful and waterwise landscape at home? Join us to learn about the process & rebates to help make it happen!

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Whether you are starting with a lawn, a “lawn,” dirt, or a patch of weeds, in this workshop we will teach you the basics you need to know to start planning your landscape transformation!
Converting your yard to a vibrant and low water landscape can seem intimidating, but we are here to help.
In this workshop, you will learn:

why a waterwise landscape can do more for you than your old yard ever did
basics of creating a plan and resources to help.
how to apply for eligible rebates in Southern California for landscape transformation and other rebate and installation programs
basics of turf removal and project preparation
basics of understanding what changes may be needed to your irrigation system
advice on project planning and the best times of year to remove lawn and plant
advice on choosing and hiring a contractor
other sources of information to help you on your next steps

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. Our Waterwise Community Nursery will also be open for shopping from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
About the instructors: Ashley Alfaro and Jacob Jones are both graduates of Cal Poly Pomona with bachelor’s degrees in plant sciences. They work at the Chino Basin Water Conservation District, specializing in hands-on care of California native plants and community education through workshops and platforms such as Instagram and YouTube.