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Educational Classes

Education and outreach is a key component of Upper Trinity’s Water Conservation and Watershed Protection programs. Upper Trinity provides educational resources in a variety of formats, such as virtual and in-person classes (Water Talks) and how-to videos.

Join us during these events to increase your knowledge of irrigation, landscaping and watershed protection to help save water, money, and protect water quality. Below is a listing of past and upcoming educational opportunities that residents are encouraged to take part in.

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Upcoming Events

Water Talk: Irrigation 101

Join us for an informative, hands-on class presented by the Upper Trinity Regional Water District (UTRWD) focused on practical ways to save water and money while maintaining a healthy landscape. UTRWD will explore the importance of water conservation, with a special focus on outdoor watering, the largest source of residential water use. Participants will learn effective watering strategies, seasonal timing tips, and lawn care best practices that promote healthier landscapes while reducing unnecessary water use.

Irrigation 101 will be offered from 6:30 – 7:30 pm at the three different locations and dates listed below. One lucky participant will receive a free rain/freeze sensor! Register for the class of your choice.

Providence Village Town Hall (1755 Main Street
Providence Village, TX 76227) – April 29

Lantana Fresh Water Supply District Board Room (2650 FM 407 E Suite 125, Bartonville TX 76226) – May 6

Corinth City Hall Council Chambers (3300 Corinth Pkwy, Corinth TX 76208) – May 12

Flower Mound Public Library (3030 Broadmoor Lane, Flower Mound TX 75022) – June 18

Register here for the Flower Mound class since this is part of their Environmental Speaker Series. Registration opens May 28th.

Water Talk: Lawn Care 101

Join us for an informative class presented by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and Upper Trinity Regional Water District focused on lawn care best practices that promote healthier landscapes while reducing unnecessary water use. Attendees will learn practical tips on effective outdoor watering strategies and how to manage different grass types, including when to fertilize. Attendees will also learn about alternative options for shady areas.

Lawn Care 101 will be offered from 6:30 – 7:30 pm at the three different locations and dates listed below.

Providence Village Town Hall (1755 Main Street
Providence Village, TX 76227) – June 9

Lantana Fresh Water Supply District Board Room (2650 FM 407 E Suite 125, Bartonville TX 76226) – June 17

Corinth City Hall Council Chambers (3300 Corinth Pkwy, Corinth TX 76208) – June 23

Lawn Care 101 is the second in a series of three Water Talks with the final round being Native Plants 101. One attendee will receive a free rain/freeze sensor and residents who attend all three classes will be entered into a drawing for a gift card to a local garden center.

Past Events

Smart Irrigation

Water Talk: How to Check Your Sprinklers and Easy DIY Repairs

Water Talk: How to Thrive During Watering Restrictions

Water Talk: Smart Irrigation Technology

Water Talk: Drip Irrigation

Water Talk: Program Your Controller to Save Water

Lawn Care

March 1, 2023 – Water Talk: Lawn Care Basics (Dr. Becky Bowling, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension)

This program focuses on managing landscapes with the big picture in mind. Attendees are encouraged to think about how practices such as watering, fertilization, and pesticide applications can affect water and the environment in their local communities and beyond. Leave empowered to make a difference with your own little piece of Texas.

November 8, 2023 – Water Talk: Winter is Coming – Are Your Sprinklers Ready? (Blake Alldredge, UTRWD)

UTRWD provided tips on how to prepare your sprinklers and home for the winter, including turning off sprinklers until the spring and insulating outdoor faucets and sprinkler components. UTRWD also discussed ways to save water indoors and protect your plumbing during the holidays.