Classes & Events 2023

SMWD Workshops & Events

Santa Margarita Water District is proud to present monthly virtual classes, quarterly hands-on workshops, and family-friendly events to connect customers with the latest topics in water efficiency. 

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO JOINED!


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Saturday, September 16

10:30 am to 1 pm



  •     Meet Landscape Design Pros

  •     Hands-on Garden Pruning Workshop

  •     Succulent Cutting Exchange 




Join us and learn about all-star plants, rebates, and landscape design from the pros. Hands-on demonstrations of plant pruning and soil sampling will expand your garden senses. Connect with landscape designers and see some of their latest designs. Don't forget to bring succulent cuttings from your garden to exchange with others and take home a potted cutting for your yard.

                                                      


Presentations: 

  • All-star Plants for Your Garden
  • Turf Removal Rebate 
  • Landscape Design Project Highlight

Hands-on Demonstrations: 

  • Pruning Techniques
  • Succulent Cuttings Share Craft
  • Mason Jar Soil Test and Soil Probe  

Horticulture Consultants

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Wendy Proud 

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Laura Contreras

Landscape Design Professionals: 

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FREE VIRTUAL CLASSES OFFERED MONTHLY BY METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT 

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  1. IRRIGATION 
  2. LANDSCAPE  

Drip Irrigation Fundamentals

Wednesday, September 20 at 6 PM

In this workshop you will learn how to:

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1. Understanding Soil Moisture Balance
2. Key components of a properly installed drip system
3. Typical problems with drip and how to avoid them
4. Developing a successful maintenance practice

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Irrigation & Water Use Efficiency

Thursday, October 5 at 6 PM

In this workshop you will learn how to:

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1. Overview of an Irrigation System
2. Programming a Controller
3. Why Drip Over Spray
4. Easy Ways to Conserve Water

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Deciphering Your Irrigation Controller

Wednesday, September 27 at 6 PM

In this workshop you will learn how to:

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2. Outline the purpose and potential of a weather-based controller
3. Review basic terminology and programming principles
4. Identify special functions, e.g., cycle & soak and seasonal percentage changes
5. Troubleshoot typical problems

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