This water-themed tour will allow you and your family to explore the water conservation-related aspects of the building as well as visit with vendors to talk about products you can use to conserve water.
Location: Environmental Education Center, 4116 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, TX 75093
REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 17
SAT, July 21 9:30-11:00am
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
Registration required, to register please visit https://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/Info.aspx?EventID=3
Class meets at the Environmental Education Center, 4116 W, Plano Parkway, Plano 75093
MON, July 23 7:00pm-8:00pm
MON, August 20 7:00pm-8:00pm
Are you watering wisely or irrigating irrationally? When you hear "soak cycle", do you think of your washing machine? Are you trying to figure out how to keep that sprinkler head from spraying your fence? Then this is the class for you! Learn how and when to water your plants, how to make simple sprinkler repairs, and where to go for help.
Cost: FREE
Registration required, to register please visit
https://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/Info.aspx?EventID=3
Location: Environmental Education Center, 4116 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, TX 75093
MON, July 2 7:00-8:00pm
MON, August 6 7:00-8:00pm
By way of design, air conditioning units produce condensate water that must be removed to prevent water damage to the equipment and the building structure. Most often, the central air conditioner (AC) condensate drains off of the A-coil into a drip pan; then runs into a hose connected to the sewer system. Did you know that a central AC for an entire home can collect 5 to 20 gallons of condensate water per day, equating to more than 300 gallons per month in the summer. Depending on the location of the central AC, this water can be easily captured, stored and used. Students in this class will learn more about the benefits and how to collect water from the AC unit.
*Part of Irving’s Urban Farming Lecture Series
Thursday, July 26
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Valley Ranch Library
401 Cimarron Trail
Speaker: Ernie Filippone, Chief Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector, City of Irving
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, July 21
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.
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.
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 where your tap water comes from, what activates a drought contingency plan, how to conserve water in your home, and how to prevent contamination of our watershed.
FRI. June 8, 2012 7:00pm - 9:00pm
THU Sept 27, 2012 7:00pm - 9:00pm
To register, please visit http://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/Info.aspx?EventID=12