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Water Smart Workshops

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Water Smart Workshops

Upper Water partners with Green Media Creations and Green Gardens Group (G3) 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

Spring 2026 Workshops

Gardening with Native Plants from the San Gabriel Valley and San Gabriel Mountains (webinar) with UC Master Gardeners
Workshop Details: Learn how to create a beautiful, water-efficient garden with California native plants, including how they differ from other plant types, the benefits for pollinators, and how to choose species that thrive in your local environment, along with tips for selecting the right plants and sources.

  • Thursday, May 7th, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.-7:15 p.m.
  • Click here to register.


Fire Resilient Gardening (in-person) with UC Master Gardeners
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.