Highland Environmental

Education Coalition 

Highland Environmental Education Coalition
Highland Sam J. Racadio Library and Environmental Learning Center
7863 Central Ave.
Highland, CA 92346

ph: (909) 425-4706
fax: (909) 425-4711

heecinfo@yahoo.com

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Rooftop Gardens

Gardens on the Roof?

Explore the "greenest" feature of the building as you stroll through the Rooftop Gardens.

The 15,000 square foot "living roof" was designed to be an environmentally conscious addition to the facility as well as an educational tool and public resource.

The gardens provide additional insulation for the building (reducing internal temperature fluctuations), reduce rain water runoff (helping prevent local flooding), and help reduce the local "heat island effect" by absorbing sunlight (reducing the amount of sunlight reflected back into the atmosphere).  Our 50 kw photovoltaic solar panel system occupies approximately one-third of the roof of the facility. Solar tubes can be seen dotting the gardens and  allow natural light to enter the building through the ceiling without allowing excess heat to enter.

Ten raised bed planters each showcase a different classification of plants or specific habitat.                                       

                  Cactus Garden                                           Succulent Garden                                                               Permaculture (Edible Plants)                  Herb Garden                                                                       Backyard Plants and Flowers                  California Natives                                                               Children's Garden                                      Native Grasses                                                                   Pumpkin's Patch (Tortoise Habitat)        Serenity Pond

Interested in helping care for the Gardens? Check out our Adopt-a-Garden Program.

When visiting the gardens, please remember:

  - stay on the concrete path, please do not climb into the gardens                                                 - keep your eyes and ears open for wildlife, especially birds and insects, but do not touch     - children (under 18) should be accompanied by an adult at all times                                         - food and drinks are permitted in the gardens;                                                                                          - please deposit trash and recyclables in appropriate bins                                                             - do not eat/taste any plants from the gardens (including produce)                                       - questions? ELC staff and volunteers are always available to help!

Garden Hours:

   Monday and Wednesday 10:00am - 11:00am                                                                                    Saturday 9:00am - 10:30am                                                                                                                  Tours available by appointment.                      


Enjoy the view of our local San Bernardino Mountains from the Rooftop Gardens.

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Highland Environmental Education Coalition
Highland Sam J. Racadio Library and Environmental Learning Center
7863 Central Ave.
Highland, CA 92346

ph: (909) 425-4706
fax: (909) 425-4711

heecinfo@yahoo.com