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Educational Classes

Education and outreach is a key component of Upper Trinity’s Water Conservation and Watershed Protection programs. Upper Trinity provides educational resources in a variety of formats, such as virtual and in-person classes (Water Talks) and how-to videos.

Join us during these events to increase your knowledge of irrigation, landscaping and watershed protection to help save water, money, and protect water quality. Below is a listing of past and upcoming educational opportunities that residents are encouraged to take part in.

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Upcoming Events

Water Talk: Creating a Backyard Wildlife Habitat

October 8, 2025 at 12 pm, Microsoft Teams

Can you attract wildlife to your suburban yard? Yes! Can you save water with a backyard habitat? Yes! Native plants are crucial for certain wildlife species to survive as natural spaces are disappearing and they use very little additional water! Widespread use of non-native plants, pesticides, and herbicides, is decreasing the number of wildlife and harming local water quality. Learn what you can easily do in your own yard to help wildlife thrive and reduce your water bill!

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Past Events

Smart Irrigation

Water Talk: How to Check Your Sprinklers and Easy DIY Repairs

Water Talk: How to Thrive During Watering Restrictions

Water Talk: Smart Irrigation Technology

Water Talk: Drip Irrigation

Water Talk: Program Your Controller to Save Water

Lawn Care

March 1, 2023 – Water Talk: Lawn Care Basics (Dr. Becky Bowling, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension)

This program focuses on managing landscapes with the big picture in mind. Attendees are encouraged to think about how practices such as watering, fertilization, and pesticide applications can affect water and the environment in their local communities and beyond. Leave empowered to make a difference with your own little piece of Texas.

November 8, 2023 – Water Talk: Winter is Coming – Are Your Sprinklers Ready? (Blake Alldredge, UTRWD)

UTRWD provided tips on how to prepare your sprinklers and home for the winter, including turning off sprinklers until the spring and insulating outdoor faucets and sprinkler components. UTRWD also discussed ways to save water indoors and protect your plumbing during the holidays.