WATER CONSERVATION 2022 WATER CONSERVATION CLASSES Registration is required for all classes. Visit AuroraGov.org/WaterClasses or call 303.739.7195 to register or for more information.
Aurora is a semi-arid and drought-prone region. Water-wise landscaping uses half the water as thirsty turf and is better suited to our climate and soil conditions.
NATIVE AND WATER-WISE PLANTS Based upon decades of experience growing plants that do well in Aurora our experts will introduce you to some of the best choices for your landscape. Colette Haskell, a Colorado Certified Nursery Professional at Nick’s Garden Center, will teach you how to incorporate native Colorado plants into your water-wise landscape. March 26 | Sat., 10-11:30 a.m. • Free, registration required • Class instructors: Senior Water Conservation Specialist Diana Denwood and Certified Nursery Professional Colette Haskell • Nick’s Garden Center, 2001 S. Chambers Road
INTRO TO WATER-WISE LANDSCAPING
GROW FOOD, SAVE WATER If you’ve never bitten into a homegrown tomato still warm from the sun, you’re seriously missing out. Learn how to design and install a veggie garden to save water and grow healthier, happier plants. May 5 | Thu., 5:30-7:30 p.m. • Free, registration is required • Class instructor: Senior Water Conservation Specialist Diana Denwood • Aurora Water-wise Garden’s shade structure, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway
COMPOSTING Create magic when you recycle kitchen and yard waste. Compost, know to gardeners as black gold, enriches the soil, retains moisture and suppresses plant diseases and pests. Learn how to successfully compost at home. May 7 | Sat., 10-11:30 a.m. • Free, registration is required • Class instructor: Senior Water Conservation Specialist Diana Denwood and Senior Education Specialist Judy Elliott from Denver Urban Gardens • Aurora Water-wise Garden’s shade structure, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway
Deciding to install a water-wise landscape doesn’t have to be intimidating. Whether you’re new to gardening or you have for years, this class covers the foundations of installing a beautiful, resilient water-wise landscape that is environmentally sustainable. Also included, landscape ideas and the beautiful and reliable plants that replace thirsty turf. April 30 | Sat., 10-11:30 a.m. • Free, registration is required • Class instructor: Water Conservation Specialist Adam Waters • Aurora Water-wise Garden’s shade structure, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway
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