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

Fall 2025 Workshops

Transforming Lawns: A Sustainable Approach (webinar) with Green Media Creations
Workshop Details: Discover how to remove your lawn and create a beautiful, water-efficient landscape with tips on rebates, plants, soil prep, and irrigation.

Thursday, September 18, 2025 | 6:00 p.m.-7:15 p.m.
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Vegetable Gardening (webinar) with Green Gardens Group (G3)

Workshop Details: Learn how to grow your own food at home with tips on raised beds, planters, irrigation, and year-round edible gardening.

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
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Firescaping: Reducing the Vulnerability (in-person) with Green Gardens Group (G3)

Workshop Details: Learn how to reduce fire risks at home with strategies for soil moisture, landscape maintenance, and fire-resistant design.

Location: Duarte Community Center – 1600 Huntington Dr. Duarte, CA 91010
Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
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Protecting the Trees (webinar) with Green Gardens Group (G3)
Workshop Details: Discover how to keep trees healthy during drought with guidance on watering strategies, irrigation systems, and long-term maintenance.

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | 6:00 p.m.-7:15 p.m.
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