Native Plant Festival at California Botanic Garden to Feature Living Earth Musical Performances, Food Trucks and Hands-On Workshops
Claremont, California (Our Hesperia) – The California Botanic Garden in Claremont hosts its second annual Native Plant Festival with free admission, live music curated by Living Earth, food trucks, hands-on workshops on biodiversity and native ecosystems, and family-friendly programming celebrating California’s natural heritage.
Key takeaways
- Free admission: Second annual Native Plant Festival at the California Botanic Garden in Claremont.
- Music curated by Living Earth: Performers include Paul Livingstone & Alma Cielo; Diego Gaeta & V Ontiveros; Alex Wand & Nelle June Anderson; Two Point (Sharada Shashidhar & Caleb Buchanan).
- Workshops & tours: Sessions on biodiversity, Tongva Ethnobotany, production nursery tours in Spanish and English, and monarch habitat displays.
- Vendors: Word of Mouth Vegan Food Truck, Crepes Bonaparte Food Truck, and Marigold Coffee Collective on site.
Event details
What: Second annual Native Plant Festival at California Botanic Garden (free admission).
Where: California Botanic Garden, 1500 North College Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711.
Organizer / music curator: California Botanic Garden; music curated by Living Earth.
Event listing: Eventbrite.
Music lineup and what we know now
Organizers confirmed a music program curated by Living Earth, staged on a small platform in the cultivar garden beneath a large oak to create a natural amphitheater. The artists listed so far:
- Paul Livingstone & Alma Cielo
- Diego Gaeta & V Ontiveros
- Alex Wand & Nelle June Anderson
- Two Point (Sharada Shashidhar & Caleb Buchanan)
Note: Specific set times, full daily schedule and artist biographies are not yet published; organizers list the complete performance schedule as “coming soon.” See the festival pages for updates via Eventbrite and Living Earth.
Food, drink and visitor services
A modest selection of vendors will offer on-site purchases. Confirmed vendors include:
- Word of Mouth Vegan Food Truck
- Crepes Bonaparte Food Truck
- Marigold Coffee Collective
Food and beverages will be for sale; attendees should expect to pay vendors directly and to bring sun protection, water, and comfortable footwear for garden terrain (see coverage on Kids Out and About and the Eventbrite listing).
Programming, partners and educational offerings
The festival emphasizes practical education on native species, resilient landscaping and habitat restoration. Featured programming includes:
- Workshops on biodiversity, resiliency and native ecosystems.
- Tongva Ethnobotany session — an 11:15 a.m. presentation with Samantha Morales Johnson Yang focusing on white sage and traditional ecological knowledge.
- Production Nursery Tour offered in Spanish and English.
- Monarch habitat displays and stewardship demonstrations for all ages.
Partners span municipal agencies, environmental non-profits and indigenous groups, including City of Claremont Park Rangers; local coverage and the Eventbrite event listing for the full partners list.
Transparency gaps and what to watch for
“Organizers promote free admission and family-friendly programming, but several logistical details are not yet disclosed publicly.”
Key missing details include:
- Exact date and times for individual performances and full daily schedule.
- Artist biographies and credentials.
- Parking, accessibility guidance, and health/safety policies.
Attendees should monitor the official pages for schedule updates: Eventbrite and Living Earth.
Public safety, volunteer support and community partners
The broad partners list suggests significant roles for local agencies and volunteer groups, including agencies focused on land management, water and vector control, and indigenous partners such as the San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians Gabrieleno/Tongva. For residents, this reflects public-private cooperation aimed at wildfire risk reduction, water conservation and pollinator support. See the event listing on Eventbrite for full partner credits.
Access and planning tips for visitors
- Prepare for an outdoor day: sun protection, water, and sturdy shoes.
- Plan parking or carpooling in advance; check the festival pages for parking guidance.
- Expect vendors to accept cash and card; bring small bills if needed.
- Check rules on pets, bicycles and accessibility before you go.
Final operational details and schedules will be posted on the festival’s pages: Living Earth, Eventbrite, and local coverage such as Kids Out and About.
Implications for Hesperia, California
Local residents and small businesses in Hesperia may see economic benefits from regional events like this festival, including increased patronage of food, retail and service businesses. Homeowners can gain practical landscaping and wildfire mitigation ideas from workshops and partner organizations such as TreePeople and the Chino Basin Water Conservation District. Civic engagement opportunities include cultural learning (Tongva Ethnobotany sessions) and stewardship models that may be adapted locally.
How to follow updates
Because the performance schedule and artist bios are pending, monitor these primary pages for official announcements and final logistics:
- Eventbrite — event listing and ticket/registration details
- Living Earth — music curation and gathering announcement
- Kids Out and About — local event coverage
Sources and further reading
- Native Plant Festival at California Botanic Garden (Eventbrite)
- Native Plant Fest 2026 (Living Earth)
- Native Plant Festival — California Botanic Garden (Kids Out and About Inland Empire)
End of article content — full schedule, performance times and artist bios are expected to be posted by event organizers in the coming weeks.
