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.
Upcoming Events
Water Talk: Encouraging Native Plantings in HOA Landscapes
February 13, 2025 at 12 pm, Microsoft Teams
Diane Wetherbee, a member of Lantana’s Water District Board, will discuss how to partner with your HOA to plant more natives in your landscape, as well as the HOA common areas, to beautify your neighborhood while saving water!
February 17, 2025, at 7 pm
Flower Mound Library
Join Upper Trinity and the Denton County Master Gardeners for the “Healthier, Happier Yards” presentation at the Flower Mound Library at 7 pm on Feb. 17th! Learn tips and tricks on watering methods to keep your yard looking great all summer long while using less water and saving money. Free giveaway items will be available to attendees! This program is part of the Denton County Master Gardener Association Spring 2025 Series.
Water Talk: Natives in the Suburbs
March 5, 2025, at 12 pm on Microsoft Teams
“Natives in the Suburbs and How to Love them,” will be delivered by Liz Moyer of the Denton County Master Gardeners Association and the Native Plant Society of Texas. Having lived in North Texas over forty years, Liz sympathizes with our special gardening challenges. She will discuss how to include natives in a traditional landscape that will keep you and your neighbors happy!
Water Talk: Building Healthy Soil with Compost and Amendments
April 9, 2025, at 12 pm on Microsoft Teams
Soil is the foundation of any natural area and any type of gardens. With healthy soil, compost and proper amendments, you can not only benefit your lawns & gardens, but also your lifestyle as you promote efficient water use and your local native ecoregion.
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.
Native Plants
Water Talk: Encouraging Native Plants in HOA Landscapes
Getting Started with Native Plants
Water Talk: Pollinator Gardening from the Ground Up
Soil and Plant Care
Water Talk: Compost, Soil & Mulch
Water Talk: Pruning for Success
Soil Preparation and How to Plant a Plant