Irrigation and Watering Basics - In Person

4594 San Bernardino Street,Montclair CA 91763

23 April, 2022

Description

One of the keys to any successful garden is water: not too much, not too little, and at the right time. Knowledge of how to effectively apply water through the best irrigation methods will be the focus of this workshop. With the goal of understanding how to apply water for optimum plant growth and plant health, participants will learn about the common components of irrigation systems and leave understanding the basic principles of the important relationships between water and plants. This in person workshop will cover: -Overview of your irrigation system including irrigation controllers, residential control valves, PVC Piping, pop up sprinklers, and drip systems -Overview of the tools needed for maintaining your irrigation system -Techniques for evaluating and checking your irrigation system -Saving water through efficiency and avoiding water waste -Keeping plants healthy by applying the right amount of water at the right time -Demonstration garden irrigation tour The Waterwise Community Center is a program of the Chino Basin Water Conservation District, a special district with the purpose of conserving water locally. Local dairy farmers created CBWCD in 1949 to protect and replenish our local aquifer, the Chino Groundwater Basin. When it rains, CBWCD’s network of channels and percolation basins soak up the rain to refill the aquifer for use when it is dry. The Waterwise Community Center provides classes, workshops, landscape design consultations, and other resources to help area residents use water wisely. Learn how you can take advantage of our free services here. The District serves the communities of Chino, Chino Hills, Ontario, Montclair, Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, and Fontana. A seven-member Board of Directors governs CBWCD and meets on the second Monday of the month at 2pm. Attend our meetings and learn more about the Board here.