As part of its Water Wisdom Program, SMWD will present educational Home Gardeners Water Conservation Workshops.  This program will cover landscape sprinkler systems, landscape plants, and just added, residential water audits.

Workshop I: Landscape Sprinkler Systems

Saturday, July 21, 8:30 a.m. to noon.

This class looks at design and maintenance principles of both overhead sprinklers and drip systems.  This includes pressure, uniformity, pipe material, fittings, and maintenance.

Workshop II: Residential Water Audits  

Saturday, August 25, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30

This small class is designed to evaluate water consumption on an individual’s single family home. Historical monthly consumption will be evaluated with regard to the number of occupants living in the home and irrigation practices. Class size will be limited to 15 homes initially, will be conducted in a group setting, and is limited to single family homes with irrigation requirements.

Workshop III: Landscape Plants

Saturday, September 22, 8:30 a.m. to noon.

This plant identification and plant use class covers 25 common and useful plants that are drought tolerant, and provides an in-depth look into which plants work best in the garden.

Workshop I and III will be limited to the first 50 attendees and lunch will be provided.  Workshop II will be limited to 15 attendees and a breakfast item will be provided.  To make a reservation, please call 949/459-6645 or e-mail martinat@smwd.com.

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