Online Classes

Introduction To Localscapes

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.

Localscapes University

Ready to apply the design framework you learned in Introduction to Localscapes? View an online version of Localscapes University and get started with your project. This class will include training in design, irrigation, planting, and maintenance.

Creating Waterwise Park Strips

This class covers everything you need to know to switch your park strip from lawn to waterwise plantings. Join Amanda as she teaches the best park strip plants to use, irrigation essentials (like how to convert an existing sprinkler system to drip), and maintenance techniques that will keep your park strip looking beautiful over time. This class satisfies the requirements for the Flip Your Strip rebate program

Classes

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    Creating Waterwise Park Strips: Webinar

    Thursday, June 11   6:30PM - 8:00PM

    Registration Required

    This webinar focuses on best practices to save water through appropriate watering, plant selection, and planned maintenance.

    This webinar will go over the requirements for the Flip your Strip program.

    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.

    register here

  • Localscapes University: Webinar

    Saturday, June 20   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, irrigation basics, planting, and maintenance.

    If you are unfamiliar with Localscapes, we recommend taking Introduction to Localscapes first, which will help you determine if Localscaping is right for you.

    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.

    register here

  • Localscapes Design Workshop

    Saturday, June 27   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. If you are not registered, you will not get into this class.

    This class will meet in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park.

    register here

  • Creating Waterwise Park Strips

    Thursday, July 9   6:30PM - 8:00PM

    Registration Required

    Get in early on the movement of park strip redesign! This class focuses on best practices to save water through appropriate watering, plant selection, and planned maintenance.

    This class will go over the requirements for the Flip your Strip program.

    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. If you are not registered, you will not get into this class.

    Enroll in this class for free with your 2020 promotional code.

    If you have not received a promotional code, click the link below to take a short survey. Your promotional code will provide free entry to most classes offered at Conservation Garden Park. If you have forgotten or lost your code, please call (801) 256-4400.

    2020 Survey

    register here

  • Localscapes Irrigation Workshop

    Saturday, July 11   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. If you are not registered, you will not get into this class.

    This class will meet in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park.

    register here

  • Localscapes Expo

    Saturday, July 18   10:00AM - 1:00PM

    Registration Required

    Join us for the first ever Localscapes Expo at Conservation Garden Park! Watch live demonstrations, chat with Localscapes experts, see the new Locacalscapes Exhibit, and meet professional partners who can help you succeed with your landscaping projects. It is all happening July 18th at Conservation Garden Park!

    register here

  • Creating Waterwise Park Strips

    Thursday, August 6   6:30PM - 8:00PM

    Registration Required

    Get in early on the movement of park strip redesign! This class focuses on best practices to save water through appropriate watering, plant selection, and planned maintenance.

    This class will go over the requirements for the Flip your Strip program.

    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. If you are not registered, you will not get into this class.

    Enroll in this class for free with your 2020 promotional code.

    If you have not received a promotional code, click the link below to take a short survey. Your promotional code will provide free entry to most classes offered at Conservation Garden Park. If you have forgotten or lost your code, please call (801) 256-4400.

    2020 Survey

    register here

  • Introduction to Localscapes

    Thursday, August 27   6:30PM - 8:00PM

    Registration Required

    You've heard about Localscapes, but don't know if this approach is right for you? Start here!

    Attending this class before Localscapes University is recommended if you are unfamiliar with the Localscapes concepts, but not required.

    Register for Localscapes University to continue your Localscapes learning experience. Spots go quickly, so register soon.

    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. If you are not registered, you will not get into this class.

    Enroll in this class for free with your 2020 promotional code.

    If you have not received a promotional code, click the link below to take a short survey. Your promotional code will provide free entry to most classes offered at Conservation Garden Park. If you have forgotten or lost your code, please call (801) 256-4400.

    2020 Survey

    register here

  • Localscapes University

    Saturday, August 29   9:00AM - 12:00PM

    Registration Required

    Congratulations! You've decided to Localscape! This 3-hour course 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, irrigation basics, planting, and maintenance.

    If you are unfamiliar with Localscapes, we recommend taking Introduction to Localscapes first, which will help you determine if Localscaping is right for you.

    Registration is required for admittance to this event. If you are not registered, you will not get into this class.

    Taught by Conservation Garden Park staff.

    This class will meet in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park.

    register here

  • Introduction to Localscapes

    Wednesday, September 9   7:00PM - 8:00PM

    Registration Required

    You've heard about Localscapes, but don't know if this approach is right for you? Start here!

    Attending this class before Localscapes University is recommended if you are unfamiliar with the Localscapes concepts, but not required.

    This class will be held at Central Utah Water Conservancy District (1426 E 750 N, Orem)

    register here

  • Creating Waterwise Park Strips

    Thursday, September 10   6:30PM - 8:00PM

    Registration Required

    Get in early on the movement of park strip redesign! This class focuses on best practices to save water through appropriate watering, plant selection, and planned maintenance.

    This class will go over the requirements for the Flip your Strip program.

    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. If you are not registered, you will not get into this class.

    Enroll in this class for free with your 2020 promotional code.

    If you have not received a promotional code, click the link below to take a short survey. Your promotional code will provide free entry to most classes offered at Conservation Garden Park. If you have forgotten or lost your code, please call (801) 256-4400.

    2020 Survey

    register here

  • Localscapes University

    Wednesday, September 16   7:00PM - 8:30PM

    Registration Required

    Congratulations! You've decided to Localscape! This course 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, irrigation basics, planting, and maintenance.

    If you are unfamiliar with Localscapes, we recommend taking Introduction to Localscapes first, which will help you determine if Localscaping is right for you.

    This class will meet at Central Utah Water Conservancy District (1426 E. 750 N. Orem, Building 2)

    register here

  • Localscapes Design Workshop

    Saturday, September 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. If you are not registered, you will not get into this class.

    This class will meet in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park.

    register here

  • Localscapes Irrigation Workshop

    Saturday, September 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. If you are not registered, you will not get into this class.

    This class will meet in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park.

    register here