Get inspired, take action, be part of the green revolution on Earth Day! Join us on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the San Bernardino County Museum and Victor Valley Museum for a full day of planet-friendly activities. Each location has something for everyone including the opportunity to make wildflower seed bombs, and spring-themed arts and crafts. All activities are included with a regular museum admission.
Additional hands-on activities have been scheduled at San Bernardino County Museum. In partnership with the San Bernardino Valley Water and Inland Empire Resource Conservation District, help us break ground on the revitalization of our native plant and ethnobotany gardens at the “Water you Waiting For? Landscaping with Water-Wise Native Plants” from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Plant seedlings, remove turf, and learn about pollinators and indigenous foodways. Wear comfortable clothes, bring gloves, and your favorite gardening tool!
Art enthusiasts ages 15+ are welcome to join Handle with Care exhibit artist, Fred Brashear, Jr., to transform plant materials like palm fronds into one of a kind pieces of paper. Two 2-hour workshops are are being offered, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Space is limited, and early reservations are recommended. All materials are included in the cost of the workshop. Register for a workshop at> https://bit.ly/3nJyA61.
San Bernardino County Museum is located at 2024 Orange Tree Lane, at the California Street exit from Interstate 10 in Redlands. The museum is open Tuesdays through Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Victor Valley Museum is located at 11873 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley. The museum is open Wednesday through Sundays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), and $5 (child ages 6 to 12). Children five and under and Museum Association members are admitted free. Parking is free. The museums are accessible to persons with disabilities.
The San Bernardino County Museum’s exhibits of regional, cultural and natural history and the Museum’s other exciting events and programs reflect the effort by the Board of Supervisors to achieve the Countywide Vision by celebrating arts, culture, and education in the county, creating quality of life for residents and visitors.