Summer is upon us and if you have been following the Tree Crisis you know that now may be the most crucial time to help stressed trees survive.  The City of Claremont and a number of other groups including Sustainable Claremont and Claremont Heritage have raised the alarm that together as a community we must act now to preserve our beautiful and unique Urban Forest. Please see the flyer below and learn how we can save both water and trees!

In September, Claremont Heritage will hold our first "Jazz in the Park" - Happening at the Garner House Courtyard Friday, September 4th from 6:00 - 9:00 pm, enjoy a beautiful evening in our recently redesigned courtyard, listen to the smooth sounds of live jazz, savor tasty Hors D'oeuvres and sip a fine glass of wine or local craft beer.  More details will follow soon! 

On First Friday, September 4th  from 6:00 - 9:00 pm, in addition to the Jazz we will hold another one of our famous Art + Design Sales at the Ginger Elliott Exhibition Center.  Donations of art, many by local artists, will be sold to benefit the educational programs of Claremont Heritage.  If you have work you would like to donate to a good cause please contact us at 909.621.0848.

Please mark your calendars for our 33rd Annual Home Tour Weekend taking place October 8 - 11th.  The theme this year is MISSION TO MODERN - 1900 - 1940s and includes such iconic architecture as the Greene & Greene Darling House.  We have a program packed weekend planned again this year that you will not want to miss!  see the information below and pre-order your Weekend Package now!

Claremont Heritage is an inclusive community organization dedicated to preserving and celebrating our cultural, architectural and natural heritage - see how you can become involved HERE!

Best regards,
David Shearer
Executive Director



SAVE OUR TREES

Save the Trees!  A few simple steps can make the difference - As most of you know, watering the Street Trees in front of your home is the responsibility of the property owner.  A simple rules of thumb are as follows:

For small and newly planted trees water once a week for 15 - 20 minutes - if you have a sprinkler system replace your sprayhead with a bubbler for a good soaking.  Or get out with the hose and enjoy the nature.  When using a hose with spray head you do not have to water only on the days specified for irrigation watering systems - you can do it when it works best for you!

For large, mature trees, consider installing a drip system that will soak the root system - once or twice a month for 45 minutes to an hour.  The goal is to soak the ground to a depth of 18 - 24".  You can also attach a "soaker hose" to your garden hose and wrap it around the base of the tree out to the drip-line (see below) and make sure your trees get the moisture they need. 

We can do this! We can save water and our trees!