Water Smart Classes
FREE Water Smart Classes & Workshops
Classes are presented by Las Virgenes-Triunfo Joint Powers Authority (JPA)
The JPA is dedicated to empowering our community with essential knowledge and tools for conserving our vital water resources. These FREE workshops will provide important information to assist you in planning your gardens and landscapes.
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Garden Design Seminar
Saturday, April 11, 2026
10-11:45am
FREE!
Location: Las Virgenes Municipal Water District, 4232 Las Virgenes Rd, Calabasas | directions
Instructor: Metropolitan Water District and Green Media Creations
Ready to create a garden that’s both beautiful and climate-resilient? This design seminar will walk you through the process of planning a landscape that captures rainwater, conserves resources, and thrives with local conditions.
You’ll learn how to:
- Understand and contour your landscape to capture and retain rainwater
- Calculate and site a rain garden for maximum benefits
- Create hydrozones to improve irrigation efficiency
- Choose climate-appropriate plants and group them for visual impact and function
- Integrate permeable hardscaping elements that support drainage and aesthetics
- Apply key design principles including “right plant, right place,” plant forms, accents, and color
By the end of the class, you’ll have the tools to develop a plant palette, sketch your layout, and design a landscape that’s sustainable, low-maintenance, and uniquely yours.
