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AURORA W ATER Water Conservation • 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Ste. 3228 [email protected] • 303.739.7195 • AuroraWater.org 2020 WATER CONSERVATION CLASSES REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES CALL 303.739.7195 OR VISIT AURORAGOV.ORG/WATERCLASSES TO REGISTER OR TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CLASSES. Increase your water efficiency. Fix your sprinkler system. Get a rebate. Learn how with Aurora Water. LEARN SOMETHING NEW Bug Condos Bug condos, which can be visually stunning, give beneficial pollinators (such as native bees) a safe place to nest right in your garden. Learn how to design and build your own condo. Be prepared to kneel on the ground, get a little dirty and use power tools. For ages 15 and up. Composting Create magic when you recycle kitchen and yard waste. Compost enriches soil, retains moisture and suppresses plant diseases and pests. Learn how to successfully compost at home. Grow Food, Save Water If you’ve never bitten into a homegrown tomato still warm from the sun, you’re seriously missing out. Learn how to design and install a veggie garden to save water and grow healthier, happier plants. Hypertufa and Container Gardens* What’s hypertufa? It’s like a mud pie for adults, but better. They look like old stone, weigh considerably less than concrete and are perfect for all kinds of plants, especially herbs. Learn how to create your own stunning pot in this hands-on class. We’ll also explore other types of containers, soil-less mixes and planting ideas. SPRINKLER SYSTEMS Build Your Own Drip System Drip irrigation systems are easy to install, simple to design and effectively reduce water waste. Learn how to design, construct and maintain a drip system in this hands-on class. This class can accommodate only 20 registered participants. Irrigation Clock and Controller Programming Learn how to prepare your irrigation clock for maximum efficiency. We’ll cover the basics of how they operate, then give you the knowledge to feel confident taking control of your system. Have a smart weather- based controller? Don’t worry, we’ll cover those too. Sprinkler System Tune Up Each month you should take a look at your sprinkler system to ensure it’s working properly. Get to know your system components, tune up your sprinkler system for maximum efficiency and learn how to check for leaks in this hands-on class. WATER CONSERVATION CLASSES Introduction to Water-wise Landscaping You’re curious about a low- water landscape, but where do you start? Knock your creativity into gear as we introduce the necessary foundations of creating a functional water- wise landscape. Also included, landscape ideas and the beautiful and resilient plants that replace thirsty turf. Installing a Water-wise Landscape* Are you ready to get started on a low-water landscape? In this hands-on class, learn the practical steps from removing sod to installing a landscape suited to Aurora’s climate. If you plan on converting your own yard, this is your class. Water-wise Plants Tour* Walking into a garden center can be daunting, especially if you don’t know what you need. We have extensive experience growing plants suited to Aurora. We’ll show you in the Aurora Water-wise Garden our top recommended trees, shrubs, perennials and grasses. *Denotes outdoor class held rain or shine. Please dress appropriately and bring a water bottle. Some classes may include extended periods of standing or walking.
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Aurora WaterWater Conservation • 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Ste. 3228 [email protected] • 303.739.7195 • AuroraWater.org
2020 WATER CONSERVATION CLASSESREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSESCALL 303.739.7195 OR VISIT AURORAGOV.ORG/WATERCLASSES TO REGISTER OR TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CLASSES.Increase your water efficiency. Fix your sprinkler system. Get a rebate. Learn how with Aurora Water.
LEARN SOMETHING NEWBug CondosBug condos, which can be visually stunning, give beneficial pollinators (such as native bees) a safe place to nest right in your garden. Learn how to design and build your own condo. Be prepared to kneel on the ground, get a little dirty and use power tools. For ages 15 and up.
CompostingCreate magic when you recycle kitchen and yard waste. Compost enriches soil, retains moisture and suppresses plant diseases and pests. Learn how to successfully compost at home.
Grow Food, Save WaterIf you’ve never bitten into a homegrown tomato still warm from the sun, you’re seriously missing out. Learn how to design and install a veggie garden to save water and grow healthier, happier plants.
Hypertufa and Container Gardens*What’s hypertufa? It’s like a mud pie for adults, but better. They look like old stone, weigh considerably less than concrete and are perfect for all kinds of plants, especially herbs. Learn how to create your own stunning pot in this hands-on class. We’ll also explore other types of containers, soil-less mixes and planting ideas.
SPRINKLER SYSTEMSBuild Your Own Drip SystemDrip irrigation systems are easy to install, simple to design and effectively reduce water waste. Learn how to design, construct and maintain a drip system in this hands-on class. This class can accommodate only 20 registered participants.
Irrigation Clock and Controller Programming Learn how to prepare your irrigation clock for maximum efficiency. We’ll cover the basics of how they operate, then give you the knowledge to feel confident taking control of your system. Have a smart weather-based controller? Don’t worry, we’ll cover those too.
Sprinkler System Tune UpEach month you should take a look at your sprinkler system to ensure it’s working properly. Get to know your system components, tune up your sprinkler system for maximum efficiency and learn how to check for leaks in this hands-on class.
WATER CONSERVATION CLASSESIntroduction to Water-wise LandscapingYou’re curious about a low-water landscape, but where do you start? Knock your creativity into gear as we introduce the necessary foundations of creating a functional water-wise landscape. Also included, landscape ideas and the beautiful and resilient plants that replace thirsty turf.
Installing a Water-wise Landscape*Are you ready to get started on a low-water landscape? In this hands-on class, learn the practical steps from removing sod to installing a landscape suited to Aurora’s climate. If you plan on converting your own yard, this is your class.
Water-wise Plants Tour*Walking into a garden center can be daunting, especially if you don’t know what you need. We have extensive experience growing plants suited to Aurora. We’ll show you in the Aurora Water-wise Garden our top recommended trees, shrubs, perennials and grasses.
*Denotes outdoor class held rain orshine. Please dress appropriately and bring a water bottle. Some classes may include extended periods of standing or walking.
CLASS LOCATIONSAMC: Aurora Municipal Center, Aurora Room (1st floor), 15151 E. Alameda ParkwayCentral Large, Central Library, Large Community Room, 14949 E. Alameda ParkwayCentral Small, Central Library, Small Community Room, 14949 E. Alameda ParkwayGarden: Aurora Water-wise Garden, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway meet at the shade structure (see map)Tallyn’s: Tallyn’s Reach Library, Community Room, 23911 E. Arapahoe Road
Most of our classes are available online at AuroraGov.org/WaterClasses. For more info call 303.739.7195.
DAY DATE TIME CLASS LOCATION
Sat 03/14 8:30-10:30 a.m. Grow Food, Save Water Central Large
Wed 03/25 5:30-7 p.m. Introduction to Water-wise Landscaping AMC
Sat 04/11 9-10:30 a.m. Irrigation Clock and Controller Programming Central Small
Mon 04/27 5:30-7 p.m. Introduction to Water-wise Landscaping Tallyn’s
Wed 05/06 5:30-7:30 p.m. Build Your Own Drip System AMC
Thur 05/07 5:30-7:30 p.m. Composting Garden
Sat 05/09 9-11 a.m. Bug Condos Garden
Sat 05/16 9-11 a.m. Installing Your Water-wise Landscape Garden
Tue 05/19 5:30-7 p.m. Sprinkler System Tune Up Garden
Tue 05/26 5:30-7 p.m. Introduction to Water-wise Landscaping Central Large
Tue 06/02 5:30-7:30 p.m. Installing Your Water-wise Landscape Garden
Sat 06/06 9:30-11:30 a.m. Water-wise Plants Tour Garden
Sat 06/13 8:30-10:30 a.m. Hypertufas and Container Gardening Garden
Tue 06/16 5:30-7 p.m. Irrigation Clock and Controller Programming AMC
Mon 06/22 5:30-7:30 p.m. Build Your Own Drip System Tallyn’s
Sat 07/11 8:30-10:30 a.m. Installing Your Water-wise Landscape Garden
Sat 07/18 9:30-11:30 a.m. Water-wise Plants Tour Garden
Mon 07/27 5:30-7 p.m. Sprinkler System Tune Up Tallyn’s
Wed 08/05 5:30-7 p.m. Introduction to Water-wise Landscaping AMC
Sat 08/08 8:30-10:30 a.m. Installing Your Water-wise Landscape Garden
Wed 08/19 5:30-7 p.m. Irrigation Controller Programming AMC
Thur 08/27 5:30-7:30 p.m. Build Your Own Drip System AMC
Sat 09/12 9-11 a.m. Grow Food, Save Water Garden
2020 WATER CONSERVATION CLASSESREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSESCALL 303.739.7195 OR VISIT AURORAGOV.ORG/WATERCLASSES TO REGISTER OR TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CLASSES.Increase your water efficiency. Fix your sprinkler system. Get a rebate. Learn how with Aurora Water.
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