A Class For Home Gardeners & Landscape Professionals in the Sacramento Area
Water conservation is no longer just about “losing the thirsty lawn” and reducing irrigation. Join us to find out how to create drought resilient landscapes that conserve water, reduce pollution, invite habitat, and are just plain gorgeous!

MORNING SESSION: Watershed Basics

• Learn to create gardens that thrive in our local climate, use resources wisely, and look beautiful all year round:
• See your garden as a mini-watershed
• Create Living Soil that holds onto water
• Treat rainwater as an abundant resource
• Remove unwanted turf without using chemicals
• Select the right plant for the right place
• Manage irrigation to eliminate waste and runoff

AFTERNOON SESSION: Hands-on Landscape Design
This interactive workshop helps you design a successful Watershed Wise landscape. Learn how to:

• Contour the landscape for maximum rainwater capture
• Create a list of climate appropriate plants
• Place plants on a property plan according to water needs and key design principles

Lunch is included with registration.