LADWP Sponsors Free Water Conservation Workshops In Northridge

NORTHRIDGE, CA — As California’s drought continues and temperatures creep up into the 90s in Northridge and Chatsworth, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is sponsoring two free workshops in Northridge to help residents learn how to reduce their water usage when landscaping.

Two “Lawn Be Gone” workshops on Saturday, Nov. 13, and Saturday, Nov. 20 will teach residents how to remove turf without chemicals and install sustainable landscaping, incorporate low water-use native California plants, capture and recycle rainwater, install efficient drip irrigation, mulch to make healthy soil, and more.

The first session will be held Saturday from 9-1 at a residential home in Northridge the address of which will be given after registration. It will focus on turf removal, sheet mulching, and rainwater capture. On Nov. 20 from 9-1, attendees will learn about planting and irrigation.

Attendees are asked to bring comfortable clothing and close-toed shoes that can get dirty, sunscreen, a hat, snacks, water, gardening or work gloves, and a cloth or disposable mask. Masks will be required during the event, and handwashing stations will be available.

Click here for more information and to register.