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Not sure what all the buttons do on your sprinkler controller?

Confused about zones, heads, and nozzles?

Join this free class to learn all about the basics of a home sprinkler system and how to program your sprinkler controller!

Attend this free workshop to learn more about

• All the parts of a typical home sprinkler system
• How to determine how much water your system uses
• How to see if your system has uneven coverage
• How to program your controller
• How to adjust heads and maintain your system
• How to check your system for leaks
• How to make easy DIY repairs

 

Attend the class to take home a free Sprinkler Test Kit!

The class will be 45 minutes long and taught by a licensed irrigator.

Water is our most precious and limited resource. Despite the appearance of abundance, our drinking water supplies are finite and under increasing stress from growing populations and prolonged droughts. Promoting sustainable irrigation practices is one of the most impactful steps we can take to ensure there’s enough water for people, plants, and wildlife, now and in the future.

Join the McKinney Office of Environmental Sustainability & Parks and Recreation for Lawn Logic, a fun and informative workshop designed to help you keep your yard thriving while conserving water this summer! Get practical, easy-to-follow tips on smart lawn care, creating drought-tolerant landscapes, and tackling common irrigation repairs. Plus, bring your questions, a licensed irrigator will be on hand to offer expert advice.

This free seminar is offered twice for your convenience. Don’t miss the chance to grow your knowledge and your yard, smarter.
 

Please join the Native Plant Society of Texas on Tuesday August 5th for their chapter program on “Land Stewardship for Birds and the Importance of Native Plant Communities”. You can attend either in person at the Heard Museum in McKinney or virtually via Zoom.

The speaker, Rufus Stephens, will be discussing how diverse and healthy native plant communities are the cornerstone of healthy wildlife habitats. Birds can be a great indicator for healthy plant communities. Recent articles have sounded the alarm about dramatic declines in bird and butterfly populations. Learning to look at the plant community level and identify needed habitat improvements can improve stewardship for birds, insects and native plants.

Not sure what all the buttons do on your sprinkler controller? Confused about zones, heads, and nozzles? Discover the basics of a home sprinkler system and how to program your sprinkler controller.

Join this free class, hosted by Tarrant Regional Water District, to learn how!

Do you have drainage or flooding issues with your yard? If so, gardening for stormwater may be the solution for you! It’s not only eye-pleasing, but it also provides a great deal of benefits beyond stormwater control. 

Learn about: 

• The benefits of gardening for stormwater 
• Rain Gardens, Bioswales, Dry Creek Beds and more 
• How to incorporate rain gardens, bioswales, and retention ponds into your landscape 
• How to choose the right plants  
• Long term maintenance of stormwater gardening 

Create a lush Texas yard by choosing tough plants that are native to our region! 

Join this free class to learn how! 

Native Texas plants thrive in our harsh local climate and soils. Whether you want a traditional suburban yard or an extravagant butterfly garden, using native Texas plants and resource conscious design principles can help you get the best yard on the block without too much effort. 

Learn about: 

• Why it is beneficial to plant native plants 

• The basic principles of landscape design 

• Native perennial flowers, wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees 

• How to choose and find native plants for your yard 

The class will be 1 hour long and taught by an expert from the Native Plant Society of Texas.

This is a free event. Register to receive information on how to participate.

Water is our most precious and limited resource. Despite the appearance of abundance, our drinking water supplies are finite and under increasing stress from growing populations and prolonged droughts. Promoting sustainable irrigation practices is one of the most impactful steps we can take to ensure there’s enough water for people, plants, and wildlife, now and in the future.

Join the McKinney Office of Environmental Sustainability & Parks and Recreation for Lawn Logic, a fun and informative workshop designed to help you keep your yard thriving while conserving water this summer! Get practical, easy-to-follow tips on smart lawn care, creating drought-tolerant landscapes, and tackling common irrigation repairs. Plus, bring your questions, a licensed irrigator will be on hand to offer expert advice.

This free seminar is offered twice for your convenience. Don’t miss the chance to grow your knowledge and your yard, smarter.
 

Create a lush Texas yard by choosing tough plants that are native to our region! 

Join this free class to learn how! 

Native Texas plants thrive in our harsh local climate and soils. Whether you want a traditional suburban yard or an extravagant butterfly garden, using native Texas plants and resource conscious design principles can help you get the best yard on the block without too much effort. 

Learn about: 

• Why it is beneficial to plant native plants 

• The basic principles of landscape design 

• Native perennial flowers, wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees 

• How to choose and find native plants for your yard 

Love hummingbirds? Attract them to your yard by planting the right plants and creating support for their needs.

Join this free class to learn how!
 

Join the Native Plant Society of Texas for August's meeting of the Cross Timbers Chapter. Sandy Fountain, a fellow NPSOT member and native plant enthusiast will be presenting on Texas Native plants, and planting for Fall interest and blooming.

The Chapter Business Meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m., and the Monthly Feature Presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m..
This meeting is open to the public!
 

Your North Texas landscape changes throughout the year with the changing temperature and rainfall. Discover a month-by-month guide to home landscape maintenance in North Texas.

Join this free class to learn how!
 

Many native Texas plants love the sun and the heat, but there are also a variety of beautiful plants that are made for the shade! Create a water-efficient shade garden by planting native plants that do well in the shade.

Join this free class, hosted by Tarrant Regional Water District, to learn how!