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Planting for the Drought at the Rains House
10/24/2015 - Planting for the Drought at the Rains House
History, horticulture, and planting are the themes of a special family program at the John Rains House in Rancho Cucamonga on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The days activities are included with general admission.
Children will enjoy hands-on learning by planting their own jade tree, which they can take home.
April Garbat of Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Gardens will speak on Using Native Plants in Your Garden at 11:30 a.m. Water-wise Gardening in Time of Drought will be addressed by Erin Morales of the Cucamonga Valley Water District at 1 p.m.
Visitors will also be able to tour the historic Rains House. The home of John and Maria Merced Rains was constructed on the Cucamonga Rancho in 1860 of bricks made from red clay adjacent to the house site. Tar from the brea pits in Orange County provided waterproofing for the flat roof, and an open flume carried water from nearby springs through the kitchen, into the patio, and under the house, providing cooling for the structure. Today, the house is furnished in Victorian style.
Planting for the Drought at the Rains House and the County Museums other exciting events and exhibits 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.
The John Rains House is a historic site of the San Bernardino County Museum at 8810 Hemlock in Rancho Cucamonga. General admission is $5 (adult), $4 (military or senior), and $2.50 (student and child aged 5 to 12). Children under 5 and Museum Association members are admitted free. Parking is free. For more information, visit www.sbcountymuseum.org. The Rains House is accessible to persons with disabilities.
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