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.

Perhaps the final step in completing a backyard homestead is the addition of livestock, such as goats. This class will offer discussion about a variety of livestock—selection, care, feeding, benefits, and challenges—that would be included in an urban farm setting and discuss City of Irving codes related to keeping livestock – limitations and expectations.

*Part of Irving’s Urban Farming Lecture Series

Saturday, July 7
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Irving Animal Care Campus
4140 Valley View Lane

Speakers:  
Fredi Sanderson, Animal Services Manager, City of Irving

To register online click here. 

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

This event is free and open to the public. 

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

Fact: A bee travels an average of 1,600 round trips in order to produce one ounce of honey; up to six miles per trip. To produce two pounds of honey, bees travel a distance equal to four times around the earth. This class will give students more insight into the life and important work of the honey bee as well as information about how to become a beekeeper including costs, equipment, setup, location, time commitment and resources. 

*Part of Irving’s Urban Farming Lecture Series

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

Learn how to conserve water in your landscape by making use of compost, native plants and optimizing your irrigation system. 

SAT June 9, 2012    8:00am - 10:00am
THU Oct. 4, 2012    7:00pm - 9:00pm

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

In an urban environment, water runoff creates major problems not only in your landscape but in local creeks and lakes. Learn how to build your landscape to hold water and protect our water supply. 

Cost: FREE 

Class meets at the Environmental Education Center, 4116 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, TX 75093 

SAT, June 23     7:00-8:00pm 

To register for this event please visit - https://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/Info.aspx?EventID=3

Drip irrigation is 90% efficient, promotes healthier plants, and is usually inexpensive and easy to install. Come and learn about types of drip irrigation and the basics of how to install it at this free class. Registration of 8 people is required in order to hold the class. 

Cost: FREE 

Class meets at the Environmental Education Center, 4116 W, Plano Parkway, Plano 75093 

Please register for this class by visiting - https://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/Info.aspx?EventID=3

MON, June 25     7:00pm-8:00pm
MON, July 23     7:00pm-8:00pm
MON, August 20     7:00pm-8:00pm

Saving from a Rainy Day - Making a Rain Barrel 
Tuesday, June 19, 2012     6:30 - 8:30 PM

Sponsor:  Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Urban Solutions Center

Dr. Dotty Woodson, Extension Program Specialist - Water Resources will be teaching this class and will provide participants the opportunity to construct a 55 gallon rain barrel as well as discuss installing an efficient irrigation system.  The rain barrel* is yours to take home!

Cost:  $50.00 each barrel (covers cost of rain barrel and materials)

*Rain barrels measure 24 inches in diameter and 36 inches tall.  Please bring a vehicle large enough to haul your rain barrel(s) home.

Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center
Whitehurst Atrium
17360 Coit Road
Dallas, Texas 75252

Information and to register on-line at http://dallas.tamu.edu/ 

Repeated on August 14, October 16 in 2012