Major Classes and Events:
DIY Drip Irrigation
Are your plants beginning to droop due to drought doldrums? Do you use spray sprinklers for all of your garden related ills? Come and learn about drip irrigation, which is 90% efficient, promotes healthy plants, and is usually inexpensive and easy to install. This is a free class, although registration is required at http://livegreeninplano.obsres.com.
| Monday, June 25 |
7 - 8 p.m. |
| Monday, July 23 |
7 - 8 p.m. |
| Monday, August 20 |
7 - 8 p.m. |
Irrigation Quick Fixes
Are you watering wisely or irrigating irrationally? When you hear "soak cycle," do you think of your washing machine? Are you trying to figure out how to keep that sprinkler head from spraying your fence? Then this is the class for you! Learn how and when to water your plants, how to make simple sprinkler repairs, and where to go for help. This is a free class, although registration is required at: http://livegreeninplano.obsres.com.
| Saturday, June 16 |
10 - 11 a.m. |
| Monday, July 2 |
7 - 8 p.m. |
| Monday, August 6 |
7 - 8 pm. |
Other Classes:
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Rainwater Harvesting
- Are you interested in catching the rain? Come to this class to learn about
rainwater harvesting and where to go for help getting your project off the
ground
- 7 - 8 p.m., Environmental Education Center, 4116 W. Plano Pkwy.
- FREE! Register: http://livegreeninplano.obsres.com
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Rain Gardens: Design, Construction and Maintenance
In an urban environment, water runoff creates major problems not only in
your landscape but in local creeks and lakes. Learn how to build your
landscape to hold water and protect our water supply.
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3rd Saturday Tour: Save Water in Plano
- This water-themed tour will allow you and your family to explore the water conservation related aspects of the building as well as visit with vendors to talk about products you can use to conserve water.
- 9:30 - 11 a.m., Environmental Education Center, 4116 W. Plano Pkwy., Plano, 75093
- FREE! Register: http://livegreeninplano.obsres.com
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3rd Saturday Tour: Take Control of Your Sprinklers
- Are you watering wisely or irrigating irrationally? Do you have a sprinkler problem that has you scratching your head? Come to this event to learn about how to water your lawn, fix simple sprinkler repairs, and talk with vendors about the latest and greatest irrigation technologies.
- 9:30 - 11 a.m., Environmental Education Center, 4116 W. Plano Pkwy., Plano, 75093
- FREE! Register: http://livegreeninplano.obsres.com
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Low Water Landscapes - Hardscape Features with Cody Hoya
- Cody Hoya with Terrain Horitcultural Design will be talking with us about hardscape features in low-water landscapes. Truly a unique and interesting class!
- 7 - 8 p.m., Environmental Education Center, 4116 W. Plano Pkwy.
- FREE! Register: http://livegreeninplano.obsres.com
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