Each spring and fall, the Water Conservation Office offers a variety of workshops designed to help residents learn how to cultivate landscapes that are water-wise, beautiful and low-maintenance. Each workshop is taught by an expert in their field.
All workshops are free of charge, but advanced registration is required. Class listings, locations and links to online registration forms are found below. For more information, contact the Water Conservation Office.
Come learn all about the process and benefits of turning yard waste and organic food scraps into vital nutrients for your soil. Compost reduces the need to water as often, as well as the need for commercial soil amendments and chemical fertilizers.
Drip irrigation can be very efficient because it delivers the water very slowly. That also makes identifying problems a little tricky. Learn all the different components that go into a proper drip irrigation system. Learn the most common problems of a drip irrigation system and how to fix them.
Adjusting your watering schedules more often saves water and is better for the landscape. Learn how smart controllers do this automatically and how you can optimize watering for our region and your yard using your controller.
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Irrigation controllers can seem intimidating but they are actually very simple. Come learn five pieces of information that will help you create a complete watering program. Learn advanced programming of your controller to deliver the right amount of water at the right times.
Our southwest region is home to a multitude of wonderful herbal plants that enhance the beauty of your garden and your life. Discover which native herbs are fun to include in your herb garden, as well as those that add exciting landscape interest and have a wide variety of uses.