Flip your Strip and Side Yard
Tuesday, June 6 7:00PM - 8:00PM
Registration Required
Hybrid Class: Attend online or in person
Class will be held at 1426 E. 750 N. Building 2, Orem
Learn to identify non-functional areas of lawn in your landscape and apply the necessary steps to flip those areas into attractive water-efficient landscapes. Review best practices for appropriate watering, plant selection, and planned maintenance. Get a peek at the requirements for the updated Landscape Incentive Program, and see how you can qualify for a rebate on your park strip, side yard, or other small landscape project.
Taught by Central Utah Water Conservancy District in Orem
Introduction to Localscapes
Tuesday, June 13 7:00PM - 8:00PM
Registration Required
Hybrid Class- Attend online or in person
Class will be held at 1426 E. 750 N. Building 2, Orem
Getting ready to install or upgrade your landscape? This introductory design class will show you the basics on how to landscape where you live. Learn what you can do to give your yard more curb appeal and reduce maintenance at the same time. Attending this class before Localscapes University is recommended but not required.
Taught by Central Utah Water Conservancy District in Orem
Localscapes University
Tuesday, June 20 7:00PM - 8:30PM
Registration Required
Hybrid Class- Attend online or in person.
Class will be held at 1426 E. 750 N. Building 2, Orem
Congratulations! You've decided to Localscape! This in-person class will teach you how to apply the method correctly to ensure you achieve all the benefits a Localscape provides. We'll cover the five steps in detail including landscape layout, an overview of irrigation, and planting bed basics.
This class will go over the requirements for the Landscape Incentive Program for larger projects like:
Full Landscape Projects
Partial Landscape Projects (front yard or backyard)
If you plan to undertake a smaller landscape project like a park strip or side yard we also recommend taking the Flip Your Strip and Side Yard class.
Taught by Central Utah Water Conservancy District Staff in Orem.
If you are unfamiliar with Localscapes, we recommend taking Introduction to Localscapes online first, which will help you determine if Localscaping is right for you.
Introduction to Localscapes
Flip Your Strip and Side Yard
Saturday, July 15 9:00AM - 10:30AM
Registration Required
Learn the best techniques to add curb appeal and save water by removing non-functional lawn from your landscape.
This class focuses on best practices to save water through appropriate watering, plant selection, and planned maintenance. We will begin by teaching you how to identify non-functional areas of lawn in your landscape then cover the steps to flip it into a beautiful water efficient landscape.
This class is required for the Landscape Incentive Program for smaller projects. This includes the following:
Park Strips
Side Yards
Other Small Landscape Projects
If you plan to undertake a larger landscape project like a full yard or front/backyard project Localscapes University is required.
Taught by Conservation Garden Park staff.
This class will meet in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park.
Registration is required for admittance to this event.
For more information about water conservation program incentives available in your area please visit utahwatersavers.com
Localscapes University
Saturday, August 5 9:00AM - 11:00AM
Registration Required
Congratulations! You've decided to Localscape! This 2-hour webinar will teach you how to apply the method correctly to ensure you achieve all the benefits a Localscape provides. We'll cover the five steps in detail including landscape layout, an overview of irrigation, and planting bed basics.
This class is required if you plan to participate in the Landscape Incentive Program for Localscape projects like:
Full Landscape Projects
Partial Landscape Projects (front yard or backyard)
If you plan to undertake a smaller landscape project like a park strip or side yard the Flip Your Strip and Side Yard class is required.
If you are unfamiliar with Localscapes, we recommend taking Introduction to Localscapes online first, which will help you determine if Localscaping is right for you.
Introduction to Localscapes
Taught by Conservation Garden Park staff.
A link for the Webex webinar will be provided via email before the class starts.
Registration is required for admittance to this webinar and to receive the link.
For more information about water conservation program incentives available in your area please visit utahwatersavers.com
Localscapes: Design Workshop
Saturday, August 19 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Registration Required
Creating a good landscape plan is one of the most important steps to achieving a beautiful and functional landscape. If you’ve taken Localscapes University but want extra help laying out your design, this workshop will get your ideas onto paper. We’ll walk you through a guided design process that covers the elements of a Localscape and the basics of planting bed design without getting into the details like selecting individual plants. Each attendee should leave with a basic Localscapes design drawn to-scale.
Requirements:
1. Attendees are required to have attended a Localscapes University.
2. Attendees must come prepared with a base map of their property drawn to scale
(
Base Map Tutorial
).
Taught by Conservation Garden Park staff.
Registration is required for admittance to this event.
This class will meet in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park.
Localscapes University
Thursday, August 24 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Registration Required
Congratulations! You’ve decided to Localscape! This course will teach you how to apply the principles correctly to ensure you achieve all the benefits a Localscape provides. This class covers the five steps in detail. Within the 5 steps, you will learn landscape layout, irrigation basics, planting, and maintenance. The instruction will take 2 hours, followed by questions.
WERC Building, 2837 East HWY 193, Layton, UT
Taught by Weber Basin Water Conservancy District Staff in Layton
Localscapes Irrigation Workshop
Saturday, August 26 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Registration Required
If you feel confused or overwhelmed trying to design and install an irrigation system, the Localscapes Irrigation Workshop will teach you everything you need to know to get started. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll show you parts of an irrigation system, how they go together, and when you should use a drip system.
Taught by Conservation Garden Park staff.
Registration is required for admittance to this event.
This class will meet in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park.
Flip Your Strip and Side Yard
Thursday, September 7 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Registration Required
Learn the best techniques to add curb appeal and save water by removing non-functional lawn from your landscape.
This webinar focuses on best practices to save water through appropriate watering, plant selection, and planned maintenance. We will begin by teaching you how to identify non-functional areas of lawn in your landscape then cover the steps to flip it into a beautiful water efficient landscape.
This class is required for the Landscape Incentive Program for smaller projects. This includes the following:
Park Strips
Side Yards
Other Small Landscape Projects
If you plan to undertake a larger landscape project like a full yard or front/backyard project Localscapes University is required.
Taught by Conservation Garden Park staff.
A link for the Webex webinar will be provided via email.
Registration is required for admittance to this webinar and to receive the link.
For more information about water conservation program incentives available in your area please visit utahwatersavers.com
Introduction to Localscapes
On-Demand Class
Registration Required
Introduction to Localscapes is now available online through teachable.com! Take this introductory class at your convenience. Ready to increase the usability and curb appeal of your yard while decreasing your yard work? This class will expose you to the best way to landscape in Utah.
register here
Localscapes University
On-Demand Class
Registration Required
Ready to apply the design framework you learned in Introduction to Localscapes? View an online version of Localscapes University and watch at your convenience. This class will include training in design, irrigation, planting, and maintenance.
This class is required if you plan to participate in the Landscape Incentive Program for Localscape projects like:
Full Landscape Projects
Partial Landscape Projects (front yard or backyard)
If you plan to undertake a smaller landscape project like a park strip or side yard the Flip Your Strip and Side Yard class is required.
If you are unfamiliar with Localscapes, we recommend taking Introduction to Localscapes online first, which will help you determine if Localscaping is right for you.
Flip Your Strip and Side Yard
On-Demand Class
Registration Required
This on-demand class covers the best techniques to add curb appeal and save water by removing non-functional grass from your landscape.
Join Amanda as she teaches you how to identify non-functional areas of grass in your landscape then covers the steps to flip it into a beautiful water efficient landscape. This class is required for the Landscape Incentive Program for smaller projects. This includes the following:
Park Strips
Side Yards
Other Small Landscape Projects
If you plan to undertake a larger landscape project like a full yard or front/backyard project Localscapes University is required.
Localscapes Design Workshop
On-Demand Class
Registration Required
Now that you have learned the Localscapes process, let our professional team guide you through creating your own design plan in this hands-on design workshop that you can take from home. You will get practical tips and visual examples to help you create the best Localscape for your yard.
register here
Localscapes Irrigation Workshop
On-Demand Class
Registration Required
Learn how to create the most efficient irrigation system for your Localscape from home! In this on-demand workshop, you will get practical tips and visual examples to help you plan and install an irrigation system for your yard.
register here