Residents of Arlington looking to step up their gardening game and save water in the process are in for a treat with a series of free educational events organized by Arlington Water Utilities in partnership with Tarrant Regional Water District and the Arlington Public Library. Kicking things off with the Great Backyard Bird Count and Gardening for Birds is the event at Lake Arlington Native Plant and Pollinator Garden, where from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, locals can immerse themselves in the world of avian friends and the flora that attracts them, as reported by the City of Arlington's official news site.
The educational push continues into March and April with a series of DIY-centric workshops covering practical topics like sprinkler repair, rain harvesting, and drip irrigation, things you might want to know as we head into the unpredictable weather of the spring season. Specifically, the DIY Sprinkler Repair workshop, set for 2 - 3 p.m. on March 15 at Arlington Northeast Library, promises a free sprinkler test kit for those who register, not to mention insights on how to check for leaks and make DIY repairs before Fix a Leak Week, per the same Arlington news release.
April showers bring May flowers, and they also bring rainwater that can be captured and reused, as participants will learn in the DIY Rain Harvesting workshop on April 5, while those interested in upgraded irrigation techniques can get their hands dirty at the DIY Drip Irrigation event scheduled for April 19. Rounding off the month, an intriguing session on DIY Wicking Buckets will take place on April 21, teaching attendees how to conserve water and labor through the benefits of container gardening with a wicking system.
