Water Smart Classes
2023 Water Smart Classes
Free Garden and Landscape Classes
The Board of Directors and staff of Triunfo Water & Sanitation District are committed to providing customers with tools and resources to help address their landscape and garden needs. As a result, we are offering Water Smart Classes to help customers continue to be water-wise consumers.
All sessions will be led by certified instructors from the Master Gardeners of Ventura County. Drip Irrigation Workshops will be held from 9 AM - 11 AM on Saturday mornings at the Mae Boyar Recreation Center (130 Kanan Road in Oak Park). The Water Smart Speaker Sessions will be held from 10 AM - 11 AM at the TWSD District Offices (370 N. Westlake Blvd., Suite 100 in Westlake). DOWNLOAD FLYER
There is no charge for the classes, but pre-registration is required. Check out the class list below and fill out the registration form to sign up for any or all. Enrollment is limited - you will receive an email confirming your registration.
(Note: walk-in registrations will be accommodated on a space-available basis.)
Hands-On Drip Irrigation Workshops
Held at Mae Boyar Recreation Center | 130 Kanan Road, Oak Park
Saturday, May 20
9 AM - 11 AM
Kathleen Doran, Certified VC Master Gardener
This class has passed. Please see September 30's event.
Saturday, September 30
9 AM - 11 AM
Kathleen Doran, Certified VC Master Gardener
Learn tips, techniques, and participate in a hands-on drip irrigation experience that you can use in your home landscape! Part of this class will be held outdoors. Please bring a sunhat and/or other shading, sunscreen, gloves, etc.
Water Smart Speaker Series
Held at the Triunfo Water & Sanitation District Offices
370 N. Westlake Blvd., Ste. 100, Westlake Village
Saturday, July 15
10 AM - 11 AM
Replacing Your Lawn: Alternatives
Julian Hoyle, Certified VC Master Gardener
This talk describes how to replace your lawn with a drought-tolerant garden and low-water usage plants, with tips on installing drip irrigation.
Saturday, August 5
10 AM - 11 AM
Fire Smart & Water Wise
Dani Brusius, Certified VC Master Gardener
You’ll learn about fire-smart and water-wise plantings, fire zones for your house, and the importance of soil, microclimates, hydro zones, mulch, and irrigation.
Saturday, September 16
10 AM - 11 AM
Growing California Natives
Dani Brusius, Certified VC Master Gardener
Learn how to grow a California native plant garden. Learn when it’s best to plant, maintenance needs, and other important information about these beneficial, drought-resistant plants.
Saturday, October 7
10 AM - 11 AM
Drought Tolerant Gardening: Design and Maintenance
Laura Pasetta, Certified VC Master Gardener
Learn how to remove turf and other water-consumptive landscaping and how to select, plant, and maintain drought-tolerant alternatives.