Water Smart Workshops
Water Smart Workshops
Upper Water partners with UC Master Gardeners and Green Media Creations to offer free, public workshops on water conservation. Classes cover a range of practical topics (see below) and some classes may be available in Mandarin or Spanish.
Upper Water hosts the following workshop classes:
- California-Friendly Landscape Training for Residents
- Turf Removal
- Rainwater Capture
- Irrigation and Controller Basics
- Leak Detection
- Sustainable Garden Design
- Professional Series
Katherine Vazquez, Water Resources Analyst I
katherine@usgvmwd.org
(626) 443-2297
2026 Landscaping Workshops
Fire Resilient Gardening (in-person) with UC Master Gardeners – WORKSHOP FULL
Workshop Details: Learn how to create a beautiful, fire-resilient landscape with guidance on plant selection, design strategies, and maintenance practices that help reduce wildfire risk around your home.
- Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
- Location: Upper Water Headquarters – 248 E. Foothill Blvd. Monrovia, CA 91016 (First Level)
- Click here to be placed on the waitlist.
Garden Design Seminar – Presented in Mandarin (in-person) with Green Media Creations | 庭院设计研讨会
Workshop Details: Learn how to design a beautiful, climate-resilient landscape that conserves water and works with the natural environment. This workshop covers rainwater harvesting, hydrozoning, plant selection, and landscape design principles to help create sustainable, low-maintenance outdoor spaces. | 想要打造一座既美观又能适应气候变化的庭院吗？本设计研讨会将带您了解如何规划景观，使其能够收集雨水、节约资源，并能很好地适应当地环境。
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
- Location: Arcadia Public Library (阿卡迪亚公共图书馆) – 20 W. Duarte Rd. Arcadia, CA 91007
- Click here to register | 点击此处报名
Irrigation & Controller Basics: Smart Watering (webinar) with Green Media Creations
Workshop Details: Learn how to improve irrigation efficiency through proper system management, controller programming, and water-saving techniques. This workshop covers irrigation basics, common system issues, smart controllers, drip irrigation, and strategies to promote healthy landscapes while reducing water waste.
- Thursday, October 1, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
- Click here to register.
Rain to Roots: Water for Your Garden (webinar) with Green Media Creations
Workshop Details: Learn how to capture and use rainwater in your landscape through techniques such as rain gardens, swales, and storage systems. This workshop covers how to select the right approach for your property, manage runoff, and maintain rainwater features for long-term performance.
- Thursday, December 3, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
- Click here to register.