BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Save Tarrant Water - ECPv5.2.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Save Tarrant Water X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://savetarrantwater.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Save Tarrant Water BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240430T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240430T193000 DTSTAMP:20260511T053545 CREATED:20240320T172543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T172543Z UID:8077-1714501800-1714505400@savetarrantwater.com SUMMARY:Gardening for Texas Butterflies DESCRIPTION:Add life and color to your yard by attracting beautiful butterflies! \nJoin our free class to learn how! \nLearn about the best plants to plant and features to install to attract butterflies to your North Texas yard and create a beautiful feature for your home landscape. \nLearn about: \n\nThe types of plants to plant to attract the type of butterflies you want\nThe types of features to add to support butterflies\nHow to design your butterfly garden\nCommon local butterflies and their larval host plants\n\nGet ideas and inspiration to create an outstanding feature in your North Texas yard! \n  \nThe class will be 45 minutes long and taught by a Tarrant County Master Gardener. \n  \nThis is a free event. No registration required. \n  \nThis event is brought to you by the City of Azle and Tarrant Regional Water District. URL:https://savetarrantwater.com/event/gardening-for-texas-butterflies-3/ LOCATION:Azle Memorial Library\, 333 W Main St\, Azle\, TX\, 76020\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://savetarrantwater.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/4.30.2024-Azle-Gardening-for-TX-Butterflies-SM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240506T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240506T190000 DTSTAMP:20260511T053545 CREATED:20240413T142735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240413T142735Z UID:8139-1715018400-1715022000@savetarrantwater.com SUMMARY:Gardening with Native Grasses DESCRIPTION:Add texture and interest to your garden by using Grasses!  \nJoin our free class to learn how! Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/hk2gk29  \nGrasses can come in many different colors\, textures\, and heights\, adding diversity to any landscape. Large\, clumping grasses are often low water use and require little maintenance. They also have deep roots that allow water to penetrate the soil\, keeping it in the soil longer for other plants to enjoy.  \nLearn about a variety of Grasses suitable for North Texas landscapes and how to design a garden with large ornamental grasses. \nThis is a free event. Register here to receive information on how to participate. URL:https://savetarrantwater.com/event/gardening-with-native-grasses/ LOCATION:Bedford Library\, 2424 Forest Ridge Dr\, Bedford\, TX\, 76021\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://savetarrantwater.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/5.6.2024-Bedford-Gardening-with-Native-Grasses-SM-Blue.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T180000 DTSTAMP:20260511T053545 CREATED:20240419T211917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T211917Z UID:8160-1715270400-1715277600@savetarrantwater.com SUMMARY:DIY Pollinator Houses DESCRIPTION:Build a house for your pollinator friends! \nJoin our free class to learn how! Register Here! \nWildlife – including insects – need places to hide\, escape and rest\, but habitat loss has reduced their natural options. Help them out by creating a house for them in your own backyard! These houses will primarily support native solitary-dwelling bees\, but they may also support other pollinators like butterflies\, moths\, beetles\, and more. \nMake your own hotel during the class to bring home and feature in your North Texas yard! \n  \nThe class will be 45 minutes long and taught by a Tarrant County Master Gardener. \n  \nThis is a free event. Register here to receive information on how to participate. \n  \nThis event is brought to you by the City of Mansfield and Tarrant Regional Water District. URL:https://savetarrantwater.com/event/diy-pollinator-houses-3/ LOCATION:Chris W. Burkett Mansfield Service Center\, 620 S Wisteria St\, Mansfield\, TX\, 76063\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://savetarrantwater.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/5.9.2024-Mansfield-DIY-Pollinator-Houses-SM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T193000 DTSTAMP:20260511T053545 CREATED:20240419T213228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T213228Z UID:8165-1715279400-1715283000@savetarrantwater.com SUMMARY:Gardening for Drought DESCRIPTION:Create a drought-hardy landscape! \nJoin our free class to learn how! No registration required. \nNorth Texas summers can be a very harsh time to keep plants from drying out. Luckily\, many of our native plants are drought-tolerant and accustomed to thriving with little water. Even non-drought tolerant plants can be helped by following smart watering strategies. Whether you want a yard full of plants or a lawn\, choosing tough plants and knowing how to care for your landscape in a drought can help keep it lush\, even in hard times. \n  \nLearn about: \n\nThe importance of water efficiency in a drought\nCommon gardening mistakes that lead to water loss\nThe basic principles of landscape design\nThe best drought-tolerant native plants for your garden\nHow to choose native turf for your lawn\nHow to keep your garden healthy in times of drought\n\n  \nThe class will be 45 minutes long and taught by a Tarrant County Master Gardener. \n  \nThis event is brought to you by the City of Azle and Tarrant Regional Water District. URL:https://savetarrantwater.com/event/gardening-for-drought-4/ LOCATION:Azle Memorial Library\, 333 W Main St\, Azle\, TX\, 76020\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://savetarrantwater.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/5.9.2024-Azle-Gardening-for-Drought-SM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T140000 DTSTAMP:20260511T053545 CREATED:20240506T201537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T201537Z UID:8254-1715421600-1715436000@savetarrantwater.com SUMMARY:Pollinator Day in the Garden DESCRIPTION:Join your Tarrant County Master Gardeners in their demonstration garden to learn about pollinators and gardening for pollinators. \nBuild your own mini pollinator garden! \nFree pollinator plants! \nTalks about our local native pollinators\, plants for pollinators\, creating a butterfly garden\, and much more! \nThis event is FREE and fun! \nNo registration required. URL:https://savetarrantwater.com/event/pollinator-day-in-the-garden/ LOCATION:Water Works Learning Center\, 1801 Circle Drive\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76119\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://savetarrantwater.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/5.11.2024-Pollinator-Day.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T120000 DTSTAMP:20260511T053545 CREATED:20240419T213622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T213622Z UID:8174-1715425200-1715428800@savetarrantwater.com SUMMARY:DIY Composting DESCRIPTION:Turn yard and kitchen scraps into lush compost to use in your garden! \nJoin our free class to learn how! Register Here! \nComposting at home can reduce waste sent to the landfill and create soil amendments for a heathy landscape. Compost piles can be made in a variety of ways and be maintained for different purposes. \nLearn about: \n\nBenefits of composting\nDesigning a pile\nContainer options\nEffective methods to yield high-quality compost\nHow and when to use it\n\n  \nThe class will be about 45 minutes long and taught by a Tarrant County Master Gardener and Master Composter. \n  \nThis event is brought to you by the City of Burleson and Tarrant Regional Water District. URL:https://savetarrantwater.com/event/diy-composting-2/ LOCATION:Russell Farm\, 405 W County Road 714\, Burleson\, TX\, 76028\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://savetarrantwater.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/5.11.2024-Burleson-DIY-Composting-SM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240525T170000 DTSTAMP:20260511T053545 CREATED:20240419T215247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T215247Z UID:8180-1716019200-1716656400@savetarrantwater.com SUMMARY:Gardening for Native Bees DESCRIPTION:Add life and color to your yard by creating a pollinator garden! \nJoin our free class to learn how! Register Here! \nLearn about bees and wasps that are native to North Texas\, and the best plants to plant and features to install to attract bees to your yard. \nGet ideas and inspiration to create an outstanding feature in your North Texas yard! \n  \nThe class will be 45 minutes long and taught by a Tarrant County Master Gardener. \n  \nThis event is brought to you by City of Mansfield and Tarrant Regional Water District. URL:https://savetarrantwater.com/event/gardening-for-native-bees-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://savetarrantwater.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/5.18.2024-Mansfield-Gardening-for-Bees-SM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T123000 DTSTAMP:20260511T053545 CREATED:20240419T214747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T215046Z UID:8176-1716031800-1716035400@savetarrantwater.com SUMMARY:Gardening for Pollinators DESCRIPTION:Add life and color to your yard by creating a pollinator garden! \nJoin our free class to learn how! Register here! \nLearn about the best plants to plant and features to install to attract butterflies\, bees\, and birds to your North Texas yard. \nLearn about: \n\nThe types of plants to plant to attract the type of pollinators you want\nThe types of features to add to attract the type of pollinators you want\nHow to design your pollinator garden\nLong term pollinator garden maintenance\n\nGet ideas and inspiration to create an outstanding feature in your North Texas yard! \nAttend this class and take home a free pollinator plant to get your garden started! \n  \nThis is a free event. Register here to receive information on how to participate. \n  \nThis event is brought to you by the City of Hurst and Tarrant Regional Water District. URL:https://savetarrantwater.com/event/gardening-for-pollinators-8/ LOCATION:Hurst Public Library\, 901 Precinct Line Road\, Hurst\, TX\, 76053\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://savetarrantwater.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/5.18.2024-Gardening-for-Pollinators-Hurst-SM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240529T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240529T200000 DTSTAMP:20260511T053545 CREATED:20240419T215904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T215928Z UID:8182-1717005600-1717012800@savetarrantwater.com SUMMARY:Home Sprinkler Basics DESCRIPTION:Not sure what all the buttons do on your sprinkler controller? \nConfused about zones\, heads\, and nozzles? \nJoin our free online class to learn all about the basics of a home sprinkler system and how to program your sprinkler controller! Register Here! \nAttend this free workshop to learn more about \n\nAll the parts of a typical home sprinkler system\nHow to determine how much water your system uses\nHow to see if your system has uneven coverage\nHow to program your controller\nHow to adjust heads and maintain your system\nHow to check your system for leaks\nHow to make easy DIY repairs\n\nThe class will be 45 minutes long and taught by a licensed irrigator. \n  \n  \nFor more information about Water Conservation in Bedford\, visit https://www.bedfordtx.gov/665/Water-Conservation \n  \nThis event is brought to you by the City of Bedford and Tarrant Regional Water District. URL:https://savetarrantwater.com/event/8182/ LOCATION:Bedford Library\, 2424 Forest Ridge Dr\, Bedford\, TX\, 76021\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://savetarrantwater.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/5.29.2024-Bedford-Home-Sprinkler-Basics-SM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240530T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240530T163000 DTSTAMP:20260511T053545 CREATED:20240419T220042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T220042Z UID:8185-1717083000-1717086600@savetarrantwater.com SUMMARY:Dirty Work: Soils and Site Prep DESCRIPTION:Healthy soils are the foundation for a healthy garden! \nJoin our free class to learn about creating healthy soil! No registration required. \nGardening advice often focuses on design and plant choice\, but site choice\, site preparation\, and soil type are also important factors in creating a successful landscape. Different plants can have different soil and nutrient requirements. Soil testing and site preparation are essential to garden success. \nLearn about: \n\nNorth Texas soil types\nSoil testing\nSoil amendments\nSite and Site preparation\nMaintaining soil and plant health\n\nThe class will be 45 minutes long and taught by Steve Chaney\, retired Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent and horticulture expert. \n  \nThis event is brought to you by the City of Bedford and Tarrant Regional Water District. URL:https://savetarrantwater.com/event/dirty-work-soils-and-site-prep-3/ LOCATION:Bedford Senior Center\, 3524 Central Dr\, Bedford\, TX\, 76021\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://savetarrantwater.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/5.30.2024-Dirty-Work-Soils-and-Site-Prep-SM-2.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR