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Have you been thinking about converting to Drip Irrigation, but don’t know where to start? It’s easier than you think!

Join this free class to learn how to set up your own Drip Irrigation! See a drip system demonstration at the Lake Arlington Garden.

Drip Irrigation allows water to slowly seep into the soil, giving your plants a more thorough watering, all while using less water. Walk through the ins and outs of Drip Irrigation, then learn how to easily convert your existing home sprinklers to drip.

Attend this free workshop to learn more about

• All the parts of a typical drip system
• How to switch out your heads for drip
• How to install your drip lines
• How to make easy DIY repairs
• How to change your watering techniques to use your new drip system

The class will be 1 hour long and taught by a licensed irrigator.

This is a free event, brought to you by the Arlington Water Utilities and Tarrant Regional Water District.

6:30 Socializing and snacks

7:00 Business meeting and announcements

This meeting is hybrid; in person with a virtual Zoom option.

Reduce flooding and make a difference in your local rivers using your home landscape! 

Join this free class 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 

The class will be 45 minutes long and taught by a landscaping expert.

This event is brought to you by the City of Mansfield and Tarrant Regional Water District.

Capture water while it is raining to use on your landscape later! 

Join this workshop to learn how, then build your own rain barrel to take home for only $25! 

Rainwater harvesting is great for North Texas because you can keep some of the rain we get during the spring and fall to use during our hot and dry summers. Even a small roof area can produce a usable amount of water during an average rainfall. From huge cisterns to small DIY barrels, capturing rainwater can be done by anyone. Attend this workshop to learn the ins and outs of rainwater harvesting and purchase a discounted barrel to take home! 

Learn about: 

• How much water your roof will produce in a year 

• Where to put your rain barrel to capture the most water 

• How to install a barrel  

• How to hook up and use your new water source 

• How to build your own 50 gallon rain barrel with just a few supplies from the hardware store 

This workshop is in-person and includes a class about rainwater harvesting basics and a demonstration on how to build a barrel. After the class portion, you will get to build their own rain barrel to take home. This is an educational opportunity and class attendance is required to get a barrel. 

Please read all information on the registration page before registering.

Each year, members of the NPSOT Cross Timbers chapter grow and resell native plants that you may not find in typical retail garden centers. These plants are ready for new homes! All proceeds from the sale support the mission of helping people learn about native plants by using them in their own landscapes. 

Price per plant varies by size of pot and species, with a range between $4 and $35. Cash and credit cards are welcome! View the website for a list of plants available at the sale. 

The North Central Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas is hosting another spring plant sale!

They are expected to have over 1200 locally grown native plants for sale. The goal of this event is to distribute native plants out into the communities all over Tarrant County, and Master Gardeners will be on site to answer any questions!

Join the Dallas Chapter of the Native Plant Society for their plant sale at Native Plants and Prairie Day, a free event celebrating the Blackland Prairies! Don't miss this chance to add new native plants to your landscape and support your local NPSOT chapter.

Join the Collin County chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas for this hybrid meeting and joint presentation hosted at the John and Judy Gay Library in McKinney and virtually via Zoom. This event is also part of McKinney’s Green Seminars and features Carol Clark as our presenter, speaking on North Texas Pollinators. 

Discover the fascinating world of North Texas pollinators and learn how to support them in your own landscape. Carol will share insights about various kinds of pollinators, their importance, and actionable strategies for supporting these essential creatures through pollinator-focused plantings and management practices. She will also highlight her favorite plants for creating pollinator-friendly spaces.

Create a drought-hardy landscape! 

Join this free class to learn how! 

North Texas summers can be a very harsh time to keep plants from drying out. Luckily, many of our native plants are drought-tolerant and accustomed to thriving with little water. Even non-drought tolerant plants can be helped by following smart watering strategies. Whether you want a yard full of plants or a lawn, choosing tough plants and knowing how to care for your landscape in a drought can help keep it lush, even in hard times.  

Learn about:  

• The importance of water efficiency in a drought 

• Common gardening mistakes that lead to water loss 

• The basic principles of landscape design 

• The best drought-tolerant native plants for your garden 

• How to choose native turf for your lawn 

• How to keep your garden healthy in times of drought 

This event is brought to you by City of North Richland Hills and Tarrant Regional Water District.

Whether you are new to North Texas, a new homeowner, or just want to spruce up your yard, this event will arm you with all the knowledge you need to create a lush landscape amidst the challenges the unique climate and soils of North Texas throw our way. This helpful event is designed to provide homeowners with a foundation to create lavish landscapes using sustainable methods.

Discover:

• Designing home landscapes appropriate for North Texas
• Low maintenance and water-saving landscaping techniques
• Plant selection for drought and freeze tolerance
• Smart watering techniques
• How to manage and maintain sprinklers
• Water conservation in Texas

Featuring:

• Talks by experts on a variety of landscaping topics
• Vendors focusing on landscaping, water-efficient products, and drought-tolerant plants
• Gardening advice from experienced Texas landscapers
• Door prizes
• Free food and drinks
• Free parking for the first 200 attendees. After that, it is $10 a car.

This event is hosted by Tarrant Regional Water District and Arlington Water Utilities.