Please Note: This class was previously scheduled as an in-person session but it is now a virtual class.

Class Sponsored By:

Metropolitan Water District in partnership with City of Arcadia and Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District

Class Description:

Ready to create a garden that’s both beautiful and climate-resilient? This seminar will walk you through the process of planning a landscape that captures rainwater, conserves resources, and thrives with local conditions.

You’ll learn how to:

• Understand and contour your landscape to capture and retain rainwater
• Calculate and site a rain garden for maximum benefits
• Create hydrozones to improve irrigation efficiency
• Choose climate-appropriate plants and group them for visual impact and function
• Integrate permeable hardscaping elements that support drainage and aesthetics
• Apply key design principles including “right plant, right place,” plant forms, accents, and color