We’ve heard about it – drip irrigation, but don’t always understand what it is and how to install it. Learn the benefits of drip irrigation. This class is designed for the do-it-yourselfer or for those wanting enough knowledge to select a drip irrigation method for a professional to install.

Thursday, July 12
6 to 8 p.m.
Senter East Building
228 Chamberlain St.

Speaker: Dotty Woodson, Texas AgriLife Extension Service

To register online click here. 

For more information, call the Office of Environmental Stewardship at (972) 742-2296.

Come learn about Delaware Creek water quality and the volunteer water monitoring program called Texas Stream Team. Watch water quality testing and data gathering at the water’s edge and learn how to keep an eye on water quality and our environment in Irving.  Registration is required.

Saturday, June 16
11 a.m.
Bird’s Fort Trail Park (meet at the pavilion)
5756 Riverside Drive

1 p.m.
Jaycee Park
2000 W. Airport Freeway (meet at the low-water crossing)

2 p.m.
Centennial Park
444 W. Second St. (meet at the low-water crossing)

3 p.m.
Towne Lake Park
800 Esters Road (meet at the Gazebo)

To register online click here.

For more information, call the Office of Environmental Stewardship at (972) 742-2296.

Prof. Fouad Jaber will speak on the *three most important aspects of water for an urban dweller*:

- Rainwater harvesting
- Treating rainwater to make it potable, and
- New Texas laws for recycling gray water

Dr. Jaber is Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Integrated Water Resources Management at the Texas AgriLife Extension Service.  His area of study is focused on best management practices to mitigate the harmful effects of urbanization on stormwater volume and water quality.  He tests the effectiveness of green infrastructure (GI) and low impact development (LID) practices such as porous pavement, bio-retention areas, green roofs, rainwater harvesting and wet detention ponds.  Dr. Jaber also conducts research in water reuse in urban settings including gray water and A/C condensate reuse.

Tierra Verde Environmental Tour
with Mark Claburn GCS
Director of Superintendents
Tierra Verde Golf Club

6:00 PM Wednesday, June 13

Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at Arlington’s famous golf course and
learn what makes it special from one of its stewards. Carts will depart promptly at 6 and will return around 7:30, so please arrive early. We will meet on the back porch next to Ventana Grille.

Directions: Take Hwy 287 south, exit Eden Rd, go west until you see the sign for TVGC, then turn left on Golf Club Drive.

Galveston by Bobette & Larry Brasfield - NTC Monthly Meeting (AT)

This event is free and open to the public. 

Please register for these and any “green” classes in Irving by visiting www.cityofirving.org/begreen, then click on “Educational Opportunities”.  For more information, call 972-742-2296. 

Participants will learn the proper watering techniques that will help ensure that their landscape will not wilt during the summer heat. They also will learn about new water-saving devices and practices that help reduce high summer water bills.

Saturday, June 9
10 a.m. to noon
Valley View Municipal Complex
333 Valley View Lane

Speaker:  Barry Allen, Training and Water Conservation Coordinator, City of Irving

This event is free and open to the public. 

Please register for these and any “green” classes in Irving by visiting www.cityofirving.org/begreen, then click on “Educational Opportunities”.  For more information, call 972-742-2296. 

Oftentimes we get excited about solar, wind and geothermal installations as a possible solution to our energy consumption, but those types of energy solutions can be expensive. Start with baby steps. This class will teach students simple auditing techniques for detecting drafty areas in the home as well as inexpensive follow-up solutions to fixing those leaks.

Tuesday, June 5
6 to 7:30 p.m.
West Irving Library
4444 W. Rochelle Road

Learn about the factors affecting air quality, the impacts of poor air quality on a community, the link between air quality and energy sources and some ways you can make a difference. 

SAT June 9, 2012    10:00am - 12:00pm
THU Oct. 11, 2012    7:00pm - 9:00pm

To register for this event, please visit http://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/Info.aspx?EventID=12