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Classes are generally located at the District's headquarters and are scheduled from early spring through the fall. Classes with a limited number of spots available are on first come first served basis in regards to registration. Classes will open for registration no earlier than six weeks prior to the scheduled date. You may also register by calling the District at 801-771-1677.
25March

Modifying Your Irrigation System

WERC Building, 2837 E Hwy 193, Layton UT 840409:00 AM

With and emphasis on removing lawn and the incentives in place to help you, one important challenge is the adjustment of the ...

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30March

Get the "Dirt on Dirt": Soils and Composting

WERC Building, 2837 E Hwy 193, Layton UT 840406:30 PM

What you see in the landscape above ground is only half the equation. What is in the soil is the other half and is very impo...

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15April

Water Efficiently: Getting Irrigation Started Right

WERC Building, 2837 E Hwy 193, Layton UT 840409:00 AM

Mid April is the time to think about getting your sprinkler system ready for warmer weather and the need to apply that extra ...

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20April

How to Have a Healthy, Water-Efficient Lawn

WERC Building, 2837 E Hwy 193, Layton UT 840406:30 PM

Lawn is the highest water using plant material in residential landscapes. In this class, we will focus on how to have a healt...

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22April

Flip Your Strip

WERC Building, 2837 E Hwy 193, Layton UT 840409:00 AM

Flip Your Strip required program class. A registration code is required and will be emailed to you when you apply for this pr...

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27April

Vegetable Gardening Basics

WERC Building, 2837 E Hwy 193, Layton UT 840406:30 PM

Vegetable gardening can be very rewarding and may not be as hard as you think. Join us to learn some of the basics from plan...

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4May

Garden Walk and Learn

WERC Building, 2837 E Hwy 193, Layton UT 840406:30 PM

This class will be outdoors in the Learning Garden. We will walk and teach about the various elements of the garden, the pla...

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* Registration avail 3/23/2023
6May

Water Efficiently: Drip Irrigation Systems

WERC Building, 2837 E Hwy 193, Layton UT 840409:00 AM

Irrigation practices and the many different parts to water your yard effectively can sometimes seem overwhelming. This class...

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* Registration avail 3/25/2023
11May

Right Plant for the Right Place: Annual Flowers

WERC Building, 2837 E Hwy 193, Layton UT 840406:30 PM

There are so many amazing plants that can be grown in our climate. This class will focus on one group of plants that we norm...

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* Registration avail 3/30/2023
20May

Localscape University

WERC Building, 2837 E Hwy 193, Layton UT 840409:00 AM

Congratulations! You’ve decided to Localscape! This course will teach you how to apply the principles correctly to ensure you...

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* Registration avail 4/8/2023
25May

Native Low-Water Plants

WERC Building, 2837 E Hwy 193, Layton UT 840406:30 PM

There are so many water-efficient plants that can be used in our landscapes. This class will focus on some of our local nati...

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* Registration avail 4/13/2023
1June

Perennials for Summer Color

WERC Building, 2837 E Hwy 193, Layton UT 840406:30 PM

Summer color in a landscape can sometime be challenging. Come to this class and learn about the amazing perennials that will...

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* Registration avail 4/20/2023
8June

Ten Common Lawn Problems

WERC Building, 2837 E Hwy 193, Layton UT 840406:30 PM

Lawn is a fairly tough and resilient plant, but it can have some issues from time to time. These issues could be pest relate...

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* Registration avail 4/27/2023
17June

Elements of Design for Water-Efficient Yards

WERC Building, 2837 E Hwy 193, Layton UT 840409:00 AM

This class will cover the elements of landscape design that can help you to have an attractive, functional and water-efficien...

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* Registration avail 5/6/2023
22June

Foodscaping

WERC Building, 2837 E Hwy 193, Layton UT 840406:30 PM

Landscapes provide a lot of value to our neighborhoods and communities, but with the increased pressure on water resources an...

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* Registration avail 5/11/2023
29June

Flip Your Strip

WERC Building, 2837 E Hwy 193, Layton UT 840406:30 PM

Flips Your Strip required program class. A registration code is required and will be emailed to you when you apply for this p...

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* Registration avail 5/18/2023
1July

All the Buzz About Pollinator Gardens

WERC Building, 2837 E Hwy 193, Layton UT 840409:00 PM

A pollinator garden is a garden that is planted predominately with flowers that provide nectar or pollen for a range of polli...

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* Registration avail 5/20/2023
6July

Trees Are The Answer: All About Trees

WERC Building, 2837 E Hwy 193, Layton UT 840406:30 PM

Trees have so many characteristics that make them important in our communities. The value of trees cannot be overstated. Co...

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* Registration avail 5/25/2023
15July

We've Got You Covered: Intro to Ground Covers

WERC Building, 2837 E Hwy 193, Layton UT 840409:00 AM

Ground covers include any plant that stays low to the ground and forms a dense cover of the ground. Many are spreading in na...

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* Registration avail 6/3/2023
10August

Flip Your Strip

WERC Building, 2837 E Hwy 193, Layton UT 840406:30 PM

Flips Your Strip required program class. A registration code is required and will be emailed to you when you apply for this p...

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* Registration avail 6/29/2023
19August

Elements of Design for Water-Efficient Yards

WERC Building, 2837 E Hwy 193, Layton UT 840409:00 AM

This class will cover the elements of landscape design that can help you to have an attractive, functional and water-efficien...

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* Registration avail 7/8/2023
24August

Localscapes University

WERC Building, 2837 E Hwy 193, Layton UT 840406:30 PM

Congratulations! You’ve decided to Localscape! This course will teach you how to apply the principles correctly to ensure you...

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* Registration avail 7/13/2023
26August

Perennials for Fall Color

WERC Building, 2837 E Hwy 193, Layton UT 840409:00 AM

Fall color in a landscape is easily achieved with so many plants that bloom late in the summer and continue until a hard free...

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* Registration avail 7/15/2023
9September

Garden Walk and Learn

WERC Building, 2837 E Hwy 193, Layton UT 840409:00 AM

This class will be outdoors in the Learning Garden. We will walk and teach about the various elements of the garden, the plan...

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* Registration avail 7/29/2023
14September

Bulb Basics for Spring Show

WERC Building, 2837 E Hwy 193, Layton UT 840406:30 PM

There are spring-blooming bulbs and summer-blooming bulbs that are wonderful additions to any yard. This class will focus on ...

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* Registration avail 8/3/2023
23September

Dividing, Transplanting, and Plant Exchange

WERC Building, 2837 E Hwy 193, Layton UT 840409:00 AM

This class will involve short instruction and presentation inside followed by a demonstration in the Garden of how to divide ...

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* Registration avail 8/12/2023
28September

Winter is Coming! Get Your Yard Ready

WERC Building, 2837 E Hwy 193, Layton UT 840406:30 PM

The seasonal changes in Utah are amazing, and there are reasons to enjoy each time of year. This class will guide you throug...

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* Registration avail 8/17/2023
12October

Flip Your Strip

WERC Building, 2837 E Hwy 193, Layton UT 840406:30 PM

Flips Your Strip required program class. A registration code is required and will be emailed to you when you apply for this p...

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* Registration avail 8/31/2023