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: Selecting, Planting, and Caring for Trees in North Texas
October 9, 2024 at 12 pm, Microsoft Teams
Diane Wetherbee will discuss the best trees to plant in North Texas, how to properly plant them, and how to care for them for years to come.
October 19, 2024, from 8 am to 3:15 pm
Global Spheres Center, Corinth
This wonderful event features presentations and demonstrations on how to prepare, grow, and maintain your landscape. Tours of the gardens at the Global Spheres Center are available, and there’s activities for kids!
Jeff Ray, CBS Texas Meteorologist, will discuss adapting your landscape and garden to North Texas’ weather extremes. Tickets will go fast, so buy yours today!
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