Fall Water-Wise Workshops 10/16 & 10/23

Water-Wise Workshop: Soils, Mulches, and More
Thursday, October 16
6:30-8:30 pm
Senior Center – Large Annex, 1500 Jefferson Street, Napa

First fall session in the 2025 Water-Wise Landscaping Workshop Series presented by City of Napa Water in partnership with Napa County Resource Conservation District (RCD) and UC Master Gardeners.

After the City’s Water Resources Analyst summarizes the eight principles of water-wise landscaping, Miguel García from Napa County RCD will examine local soil types and the critical role soil plays in establishing a water-wise landscape, then will demonstrate how to improve your soil with aeration, amendments, and mulch. The “sheet mulching” method of lawn removal will be highlighted. Master Gardeners will host breakout stations for more in-depth learning. Attendees will have a chance to win useful and valuable door prizes!

Workshop is FREE, but please register at cityofnapa.org/workshops.

Water-Wise Workshop: Perfect Plant Picks
Thursday, October 23
6:30-8:30 pm
Senior Center – Large Annex, 1500 Jefferson Street, Napa

Final session in the 2025 Water-Wise Landscaping Workshop Series presented by City of Napa Water in partnership with Napa County Resource Conservation District (RCD) and UC Master Gardeners.

Local landscape designers will demonstrate that drought-tolerant is anything but boring. Cathy Baskin will review a colorful and beautiful selection of tree, shrub, perennial, grass, vine, and groundcover species. Maureen Clark of Bright Garden Design will show off her recent yard transformation projects. Dozens of plants will be on hand for viewing and there will be a free Milkweed giveaway. The California Native Plant Society (CNPS) Napa Valley Chapter will be spotlighted. Local “Cash For Grass” rebate incentives will be explained. Attendees will have a chance to win plants and other door prizes!

Workshop is FREE, but please register at cityofnapa.org/workshops.