Need to make sprinkler repairs? Or, need help choosing the right plants for your landscape?
If so, the Recognized Green Professionals can help!
The Green Pro program recognizes landscape and irrigation companies who have attended a series of classes that equip them with extensive knowledge on water conservation in irrigation practices and native landscaping. The classes are hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife, North Texas Municipal Water District, Tarrant Regional Water District and Upper Trinity.
If you don’t have a trusted irrigation or landscape professional you already use, consider using the services of one of the companies in the directory below – – they’ll help you save water and money!
Do you work in the landscape industry and want to learn new skills to market to residents? The Recognized Green Pro Program can help you achieve that goal!
Our workshops will equip you to become a water conservation and sustainability expert. The program covers a range of the most important sustainable landscape techniques. Participants will be equipped with the essential tactics to design and care for low-maintenance, water-saving landscapes that are attractive, fit our North Texas climate and need fewer pesticides, fertilizers, and water.
Completion of the courses will allow you and your company to be featured in our online directory of Water Efficient Recognized Green Professionals.
More About the Program:
The Green Pro program is hosted jointly by Upper Trinity, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Tarrant County and Denton County offices, as well as the Tarrant Regional Water District and North Texas Municipal Water District, representing millions of North Texas residents.
The topics that are covered during the workshops are listed below. If you are interested in participating in these, (which occur in January, February and March) email Blake Alldredge to place your name on the list when registration opens.
Workshop topics include:
#1 North Texas Water Conservation Efforts and Water Use Efficiency in Landscapes
Course objectives: Gain a better understanding of North Texas water supplies, providers, and why conservation is important. Learn the basic principles of water efficient landscaping.
#2 All About Turfgrass
Course objectives: Learn and understand turfgrass varieties appropriate for North Texas. Dive deeper into the selection, care, maintenance, and management of these grasses.
#3 Plant Selection for Water Conservation
Course Objectives: Learn how to properly select plants according to water requirements and shade tolerance for a beautiful, water efficient landscape your customers will love!
#4 Irrigation Technology and System Management
Course objectives: Proper irrigation is critical to plant health. Explore design, pressure, new technologies, appropriate programming / scheduling, and system maintenance.
#5 Low Impact Design in Landscapes
Course objectives: Explore low impact landscape design practices that protect water quality and increase sustainability in both residential and commercial settings.
Program Details
There is a small registration fee to participate in the Program for new participants and returning Green Pros can attend one session of their choice for free! Price includes all course materials and breakfast! Texas Nursery and Landscape Association CEUs are available as well.
Program sponsors:
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
North Texas Municipal Water District
Tarrant Regional Water District
Upper Trinity Regional Water District
Program sponsors:
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Tarrant Regional Water District
Upper Trinity Regional Water District
Have Additional Questions?
Reach Out To Us:
Blake Alldredge
UTRWD Water Education Coordinator
972-219-1228