Learn how to design and convert your own lawn into a drought-tolerant landscape!

About this event

In this Do-It-Yourself workshop you will discover the facets of drought-tolerant gardening, species selection, spacing, and general care and maintenance. Learn how to leverage Valley Water's landscape rebate program and execute your own lawn bust!

This is a two-day, workshop in which you will learn the following skills:

Day 1: Friday, June 24th Virtual presentation 6:00pm-6:30pm

• Design & species selection

• Water runoff abatement strategies

• Sheet mulching & solid amendment application

Day 2: Saturday, June 25th In-person 9:30 am- 12:30 pm

• Landscape installation

• Mulching

• Watering

• Q & A

Virtual meeting will be shared via email prior to the event.

Location: Our City Forest Urban Forestry Educational Site, 391 Chynoweth Ave, San Jose, CA 95136

Earn 50% off your next purchase of shrubs and perennials at our Community Nursery upon completion of both workshop dates.

If you are unable to attend the In-person session, you are welcome to attend just the virtual presentation, however, you will not receive the 50% discount.

This workshop is intended for adults and homeowners looking to convert their own lawns; we kindly ask any high school volunteers to please find a different Our City Forest volunteer even to attend. Thank You!

Disclaimer: At this event, you may be working with individuals who are unvaccinated. Please use your discretion in taking the proper precautions

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