2016
Event Schedule
More than 20 classes through the season to help you become more water savvy.
Classes
January
Turf Alternative
Saturday, January 9 10:00 am
Water District Office,* 533 E. Waterworks Dr.
Learn about a wide variety of ground cover
alternatives to turf that work well in our climate.
Design, light requirements, site preparation, planting
and maintenance will be discussed.
Irrigation
Saturday, January 23 10:00 am
Tonaquint Nature Center, 1851 S. Dixie Dr.
Understand the mechanics and improve the
efficiencies of your system. Information on spray,
drip, PRV’s and new technology will be covered.
Drip System
February
Saturday, February 6 10:00 am
Water District Office,* 533 E. Waterworks Dr.
Learn how to install, use and maintain a drip system.
Spring Into Veggie Gardening
Saturday, February 20 10:00 am
Tonaquint Nature Center, 1851 S. Dixie Dr.
Receive tips on planting and growing vegetables in
this climate.
March
Rainwater Landscapes
Saturday, March 5 10:00 am
Water District Office,* 533 E. Waterworks Dr.
Discuss water-wise landscape practices and tips for
harvesting rainwater.
Spring Into Veggie Gardening
Saturday, March 19 10:00 am
Tonaquint Nature Center, 1851 S. Dixie Dr.
Receive tips on planting and growing vegetables in
this climate.
April
Water-efficient Landscapes
Saturday, April 9 10:00 am
Water District Office,* 533 E. Waterworks Dr.
Learn the design basics to create a water-efficient
landscape.
Events
Tried and True Trees
Saturday, April 23 10:00 am
Tonaquint Nature Center, 1851 S. Dixie Dr.
Information on trees that work well in this area and
how to care for them.
Native Plants
May
Saturday, May 7 10:00 am
Water District Office,* 533 E. Waterworks Dr.
Learn how to incorporate native plants into your
landscape to create a setting that’s beautiful and
water smart.
Water-efficient Lawn Care
Saturday,May 21 10:00 am
Tonaquint Nature Center, 1851 S. Dixie Dr.
Learn the best management practices for
waterefficient lawn.
June
Pest Management
Saturday, June 4 10:00 am
Water District Office,* 533 E. Waterworks Dr.
Discuss common pests and effective pesticide options.
Edible Landscapes
Saturday, June 18 10:00 am
Tonaquint Nature Center, 1851 S. Dixie Dr.
Discover how to design and care for an edible
landscape.
July
Putting Desert into Dessert
Saturday, July 9 10:00 am
Water District Office,* 533 E. Waterworks Dr.
Learn about indigenous plants that are a unique
alternative to common garden foods. These edible
plants are low maintenance, water efficient and tasty.
Herbs
Saturday, July 30 10:00 am
Tonaquint Nature Center, 1851 S. Dixie Dr.
Everything you want to know about herbs: selecting,
growing, culinary use & preserving.
The Garden Fair and Water Walk
Monday, May 2 4:00 - 8:00 pm The Garden at Tonaquint Park - 1851 S. Dixie Dr.
Educational booths, interactive displays, children’s activities, music, refreshments and more. Join St. George
Mayor Jon Pike on a two-mile walk symbolic of the distance families in water-stressed communities walk daily
for water at 7:00 pm.
Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing
Friday, August 12 8:00 pm Red Hills Desert Garden- 375 N. Red Hills Parkway
Watch the meteor shower at the best spot in town with the district and Dixie State University’s Science Department.
Homeowner University
Water District Office,* 533 E. Waterworks Dr.
Registration required
Class 1: Introduction
Wednesday, August 10
5:30 pm
Receive an introduction to the landscape
renovation process and create concepts for a
new, waterefficient landscape considering your
existing design and plant inventory. A variety of
examples will be shared.
Class 2: Design
Wednesday, August 17 5:30 pm
This class will refine design concepts created
in class 1. Professional landscapers will review
concepts and provide input on space use
and functionality while creating personalized
scaled landscape plans for class attendees.
Plant selections will be briefly discussed in
preparation for class 3.
Class 3: Drawing to Reality
Wednesday, August 24 5:30 pm
This class will focus on implementing completed
designs. Lawn removal and irrigation retrots will
be discussed. Participants will create a basic
irrigation layout for suppliers.
August
Everything About Trees
Saturday, August 13
10:00 am
Water District Office,* 533 E. Waterworks Dr.
From nursery to maturity, this class will discuss
everything you need to know about caring for
and pruning trees.
September
Fall Gardening
Saturday, Sept 10 10:00 am
Tonaquint Nature Center, 1851 S. Dixie Dr.
Learn how to make Southern Utah’s long growing
season work to your advantage when planting and
harvesting vegetables.
The Dirt on Soil and Composting
Saturday, Sept 24 10:00 am
Water District Office,* 533 E. Waterworks Dr.
Instructions will be provided on how to test your soil
and prepare it for planting. The basics of composting
will also be covered.
October
Fall is for Planting and Planning
Saturday, Oct 8 10:00 am
Red Hills Desert Garden, 375 N. Red Hills Parkway
Create color and creativity in your landscape, even
during the cold winter months.
November
Container Gardening & Raised Bed
Gardening
Saturday, Nov 5 10:00 am
Community Garden in Tonaquint Park, 1851 S. Dixie Dr.
Tips on caring for potted plants and best practices
for building raised planting beds will be covered.
Bulbs
Saturday, Nov 19 10:00 am
Water District Office,* 533 E. Waterworks Dr.
Discover how to plant, care for and design bulbs in
your lanscape.
Fall Gardening
Saturday, Aug 27 10:00 am
Tonaquint Nature Center, 1851 S. Dixie Dr.
Learn how to make Southern Utah’s long
growing season work to your advantage when
planting and harvesting vegetables.
Workshops are
free and open to
the public
*Parking in the lower lot is
recommended for classes at
the water district’s office.
Fall Festival
Monday, October 24 4:30 - 7:00 pm The Garden at Tonaquint Park - 1851 S. Dixie Dr.
Spook alley, mad scientist experiments, children’s art projects, educational booths and more.
Holiday Lighting at Red Hills Desert Garden
Monday, November 28 5:30 pm Red Hills Desert Garden- 375 N. Red Hills Parkway
Enjoy the garden’s holiday lights while eating cookies and sipping on hot chocolate.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Washington County Water Conservancy District’s workshops are free and open to the public.
Visit wcwcd.org or call 435.673.3617 for more information.