The City of St. Petersburg is offering eight free workshops to help utility customers start 2022 with water-saving habits. Workshops are free and pre-registration is required for attendance.

RAINWATER GUARDIAN WORKSHOPS

Collecting rainwater is an excellent way to save resources. With ½” of rainfall, residents can collect 300 gallons of water from 1,000 square feet of roof. Attendees will learn about:

• Reducing the use of potable (drinking) water for lawn and garden irrigation
• How rainwater harvesting helps protect local waterways and the environment
• Rain barrel setup, use, and maintenance
• Creating shallow rain gardens that are attractive and functional

Those interested should register below to reserve a spot. St. Petersburg utility customers may receive a rain barrel upon completion of a Rainwater Guardian Workshop. Eligible St. Petersburg stormwater utility customers may apply for the Rainwater Rebate Program for a $50 or $100 rebate for implementing a rain barrel, rain tote or rain garden.

Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022 at 6-8 p.m.
Register here: https://rainwaterguardian20220125.eventbrite.com

Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022 at 12-1:30 p.m.
Register here: https://rainwaterguardian20220208.eventbrite.com

Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022 at 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Register here: https://rainwaterguardian20220226.eventbrite.com

Wednesday, Mar. 9, 2022 at 6-8 p.m.
Register here: https://rainwaterguardian20220309.eventbrite.com

Saturday, Mar. 26, 2022 at 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Register here: https://rainwaterguardian20220326.eventbrite.com

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SPRINKLER SYSTEM

Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 6-8 p.m.
Register here: https://knowyoursprinklersystem20220120.eventbrite.com

Did you move into a home with a sprinkler system, but have no idea how well it works? Are all areas of your lawn and landscape being watered uniformly? Is the time clock set to run according to existing mandatory watering restrictions? If you don't know the answer to any of these questions, you're not alone. Join us to learn about the basics.

If you have "inherited" a sprinkler system but aren't sure how to operate and maintain it properly, this is your class! Learn the different components of sprinkler systems and how they work together. Discover ways to make sure your sprinkler system is running correctly and applying water efficiently.

CONQUERING LANDSCAPE CHALLENGES THE WATER WISE WAY

Saturday February 5, 2022 at 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Register Here: https://landscapechallenges20220205.eventbrite.com

Did you inherit a Florida yard with issues? Are parts of your landscape maturing or not meeting your needs any longer? Having problems with runoff and flooding? Or, has an unsuccessful landscape crept in to cause problems? 

You can create an attractive, functional yard through an orderly process that includes analyzing your site and situation, then planning your solution utilizing some key resources. Join the horticulturist from St. Petersburg’s water conservation office to view some common issues faced by customers with outdated landscapes and learn some methods to overcome those challenges.

WATER WISE LIVING - DO’S, DON’TS AND HOW TO’S

Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 12-12:45 p.m.
Register Here: https://stpetewaterwiseliving20220216.eventbrite.com

Is your family ready to replace water-wasting habits with more water-wise ones? Are you sure that there isn’t more that can be done to save water and protect our environment For example, what simple practice could help you prevent wasting up to 6,000 gallons of water each month?

Join fellow citizens to learn some important water-wise practices you may not know about. Class includes instructions for employing water-saving habits and technologies into your family’s everyday life.

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Additional workshops will be added when they become available and will be at stpete.org/WaterWorkshops. Workshops may be canceled at any time due to low registration or other circumstances.

In addition to free workshops, the City of St. Petersburg offers water-saving programs, rebates, resources and more at stpete.org/WaterConservation.