Events & Classes
Immersive Learning: Fall Landscaping
Saturday, October 14 11:00AM - 12:30PM
Registration Required
Learn which late season landscaping tasks are the most important and the best way to accomplish them.
Immersive Learning classes are action-oriented and take place in the Conservation Garden Park. Learn through observation as our expert staff teach landscaping techniques and activities by demonstrating how the work is best accomplished. Plan to be outdoors and come prepared to ask questions.
Join us in our Localscapes exhibit as we demonstrate best practices for taking care of you landscape in the fall. We will cover leaf cleanup, mulching, vegetable gardens, and cutting back perennials.
Taught by Conservation Garden Park staff.
This class will meet in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park.
Registration is required for admittance to this event.
Nature in the City: Bird Walk
Saturday, October 14 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Registration Required
Join Tracy Aviary educators at Conservation Garden Park in West Jordan for Nature in the City, a series of events full of fun, family-centered crafts and activities.
Saturday, October 14th: Bird Walk
Join Tracy Aviary educators on a guided bird walk to discover the fantastic birds you can find in your own backyard! Binoculars and bird guides will be provided.
Registration is required for each Nature in the City class you plan on attending.
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Questions? Please contact Tracy Aviary
Kylee Ehmann
801-596-8500 x 116
kyleee@tracyaviary.org
Fall Garden Walk
Saturday, October 21 10:30AM - 12:00PM
Registration Required
Ever wondered how to make your landscape look great year round? Come join us for a beautiful autumn walk in the Garden.
Conservation Garden Park offers many interesting plants and landscapes to see year round. During this tour we will focus on the trees, shrubs, and grasses that look great in the fall that you can add to your own landscape.
Please come prepared to walk outside in the garden.
Taught by Conservation Garden Park staff.
This tour will meet in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park.
Registration is required for admittance to this event.
Introduction to Localscapes
On-Demand Class
Registration Required
Introduction to Localscapes is now available online through teachable.com! Take this introductory class at your convenience. Ready to increase the usability and curb appeal of your yard while decreasing your yard work? This class will expose you to the best way to landscape in Utah.
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Localscapes University
On-Demand Class
Registration Required
Ready to apply the design framework you learned in Introduction to Localscapes? View an online version of Localscapes University and watch at your convenience. This class will include training in design, irrigation, planting, and maintenance.
This class is required if you plan to participate in the Landscape Incentive Program for Localscape projects like:
Full Landscape Projects
Partial Landscape Projects (front yard or backyard)
If you plan to undertake a smaller landscape project like a park strip or side yard the Flip Your Strip and Side Yard class is required.
If you are unfamiliar with Localscapes, we recommend taking Introduction to Localscapes online first, which will help you determine if Localscaping is right for you.
Flip Your Strip and Side Yard
On-Demand Class
Registration Required
This on-demand class covers the best techniques to add curb appeal and save water by removing non-functional grass from your landscape.
Join Amanda as she teaches you how to identify non-functional areas of grass in your landscape then covers the steps to flip it into a beautiful water efficient landscape. This class is required for the Landscape Incentive Program for smaller projects. This includes the following:
Park Strips
Side Yards
Other Small Landscape Projects
If you plan to undertake a larger landscape project like a full yard or front/backyard project Localscapes University is required.
Localscapes Design Workshop
On-Demand Class
Registration Required
Now that you have learned the Localscapes process, let our professional team guide you through creating your own design plan in this hands-on design workshop that you can take from home. You will get practical tips and visual examples to help you create the best Localscape for your yard.
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Localscapes Irrigation Workshop
On-Demand Class
Registration Required
Learn how to create the most efficient irrigation system for your Localscape from home! In this on-demand workshop, you will get practical tips and visual examples to help you plan and install an irrigation system for your yard.
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801-256-4400
8275 South 1300 West
West Jordan, Utah 84088
Apr
8 - 6:30pm
Mon-Sat
May-Aug
8 - 8pm
Mon-Sat
Sep-Oct
8 - 6:30pm
Mon-Sat
Nov-Mar
8 - 5pm
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