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Do you want to learn how you can save water in your yard while keeping it beautiful and useful? If so please see if you can attend any of the three no-cost workshops listed below.

The Sweetwater Authority will be sponsoring a California Friendly Landscape Training on Thursday August 27th from 6pm until 9pm at the Chula Vista City Civic Center complex (276 Fourth Avenue), Building C. This class will provide you with the information needed to start looking at replacing your turf with California native plants that look great, provide habitat for wildlife and can help you save on your bill. Space is limited so please RSVP by calling 619-409-6779 or by email at [email protected].

Looking for more information? The WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series will take you through every step needed to replace your lawn with drought tolerant plants that improve your property and can lower your water bill. Classes will be held at the Hub in the Otay Ranch Branch Library (2015 Birch Road, Suite 409) on September 24, October 8, October 22 and November 5, from 5 to 9 p.m. This is a series of classes so you must attend all four classes and commit to replace a section of your turf within six months after completion of the last class to enroll. The trainings are sponsored by the San Diego County Water Authority. To learn more and to register visit http://landscapemakeover.watersmartsd.org/.

If you cannot make the makeover series you can also attend the one day WaterSmart Landscape Makeover class on September 30th from 5:30 – 8:30 which will also be held at the Hub. This will be a shorter version of the makeover series and will provide you with information about ow you can maximize your yard while minimizing water usage. To register for this class please email the Conservation Section at [email protected] or call 619-476-2442. Space is limited so sign up today!

If you have any questions about any of the workshops above please contact Cory Downs from the Conservation Section at [email protected] or 619-476-2442.