Events & Classes
Work & Learn: Switch2Drip
Saturday, May 4 9:00AM - 10:30AM
Registration Required
Come get dirt on your hands and a smile on your face as you work alongside our gardeners! You’ll receive expert instruction in best yard care practices you can use in your own yard. Bring gloves and dress for the great outdoors (we provide the tools). Group size is limited, so register early.
Watering with drip irrigation will reduce both water and weeding requirements in your own yard. You'll learn how to switch out your sprinklers to a drip system and help us retrofit an older area of the garden to drip irrigation.
This class will meet in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park.
Registration is required for admittance to this event.
Conservation Garden Tour
Saturday, May 4 11:00AM - 12:30PM
Registration Required
Come join us for a tour of Conservation Garden Park!
Take a walk with us through Conservation Garden Park and learn how to see landscapes differently. On the tour, we'll visit a number of inspiring exhibits while our guide shares ways to incorporate the concepts demonstrated into your own landscape.
Highlights of the tour include:
Localscapes Exhibit - a 1/4 acre sustainable residential landscape
Park Strip Exhibit - 9 beautiful and water conserving examples
Vegetable Gardens
Pollinator Friendly Landscapes
Waterwise Example Landscapes
Registration is required.
Waterwise Plants Tour
Thursday, May 9 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Registration Required
Join us for this tour as we discuss the best types of waterwise plants for Utah.
Are you planning a Localscape, or just wanting to add a few Utah friendly plants to your landscape? During this tour we will discuss the top performing trees, shrubs, and perennials at Conservation Garden Park.
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.
Localscapes University
Thursday, May 16 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Registration Required
Congratulations! You've decided to Localscape! This in-person class will teach you how to apply the method correctly to ensure you achieve all the benefits a Localscape provides. We'll cover the five steps in detail including landscape layout, an overview of irrigation, and planting bed basics.
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.
Introduction to Localscapes
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.
For more information about water conservation program incentives available in your area please visit utahwatersavers.com
Flip Your Strip
Saturday, May 18 9:00AM - 10:30AM
Registration Required
Learn the best techniques to add curb appeal and save water by removing non-functional lawn and beautifying your landscape.
Lawn struggles to grow in park strips and wastes a lot of water. Flipping your park strip by removing the lawn and replacing it with waterwise plants, irrigation, and mulch is the soultion. This in-person class focuses on best practices to save water in your park strip through appropriate watering, plant selection, and planned maintenance.
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.
If you plan to undertake a larger landscape project like a full yard or front/backyard project we also recommend taking Localscapes University.
2024 Garden Open House: Ask an Expert
Saturday, May 18 10:00AM - 1:00PM
Registration Required
Join us for our annual Open House at Conservation Garden Park! If you are working on a waterwise landscaping project or are just curious about the options, this is the event for you. Chat with Conservation Garden Park staff experts, see the Localscapes and Park Strip exhibits, walk the garden to get ideas for your own projects, WIN FREE PRIZES, enjoy live music, and grab some great food at one of the food trucks. It is all happening May 18th at Conservation Garden Park!
Booths Topics:
Utah Water Savers
Planting Beds
Tree Planting
Localscapes
Waterwise Lawn
Flip your Strip
Staff Plant Picks/Favorites
Irrigation Installation
In addition to the booths there will be two rain gardening educational tours:
Tour #1: 10:30AM-11:00AM
Tour #2: 12:00PM- 12:30PM
Please RSVP to this event by ordering a free ticket from this page.
To accommodate parking capacity we ask that you select an arrival window.
Arrival windows: 10am-11am, 11am-12pm, or 12pm-1pm
Hosted by Conservation Garden Park staff.
Localscapes: Design Workshop
Thursday, May 23 5:30PM - 8:30PM
Registration Required
Creating a good landscape plan is one of the most important steps to achieving a beautiful and functional landscape. If you’ve taken Localscapes University but want extra help laying out your design, this workshop will get your ideas onto paper. We’ll walk you through a guided design process that covers the elements of a Localscape and the basics of planting bed design without getting into the details like selecting individual plants. Each attendee should leave with a basic Localscapes design drawn to-scale.
Requirements:
1. Attendees are required to have attended a Localscapes University.
2. Attendees must come prepared with a base map of their property drawn to scale
(
Base Map Tutorial
).
Taught by Conservation Garden Park staff.
Registration is required for admittance to this event.
This class will meet in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park.
Nature in the City: Sensing the Seasons
Saturday, May 25 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Registration Required
Join Tracy Aviary educators at Conservation Garden Park for Nature in the City, a series of events full of fun, family-centered activities.
Our senses can lead us to amazing discoveries! Come along to experience how our senses enhance our exploration and join us in a round of Nature Show & Tell!
Taught by Tracy Aviary staff.
This class will meet in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park.
Registration is required for admittance to this event.
Questions? Please contact Tracy Aviary:
Kylee Ehmann
801-565-8500 x 116
kyleee@tracyaviary.org
Localscapes: Irrigation Workshop
Thursday, May 30 5:30PM - 8:30PM
Registration Required
If you feel confused or overwhelmed trying to design and install an Irrigation system, the Localscapes Irrigation Workshop will teach you everything you need to know to get started. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll show you parts of an irrigation system, how they go together, and when you should use a drip system.
Taught by Conservation Garden Park staff.
Registration is required for admittance to this event.
This class will meet in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park.
Conservation Garden Tour
Thursday, June 6 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Registration Required
Come join us for a tour of Conservation Garden Park!
Take a walk with us through Conservation Garden Park and learn how to see landscapes differently. On the tour, we'll visit a number of inspiring exhibits while our guide shares ways to incorporate the concepts demonstrated into your own landscape.
Highlights of the tour include:
Localscapes Exhibit - a 1/4 acre sustainable residential landscape
Park Strip Exhibit - 9 beautiful and water conserving examples
Vegetable Gardens
Pollinator Friendly Landscapes
Waterwise Example Landscapes
Registration is required.
Work and Learn: Planting
Saturday, June 8 9:00AM - 10:30AM
Registration Required
Join our interactive class to gain insights into the best techniques for planting.
Come get dirt on your hands and a smile on your face as you work alongside our gardeners! You’ll receive expert instruction in best yard care practices you can use in your own yard. Bring gloves and dress for the great outdoors (we provide the tools). Group size is limited, so register early.
A plants life span can be shortened at the time of planting by poor or uninformed techniques. Join us as we install new plants at the garden and learn the best practices to help with your own planting projects.
This class will meet in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park.
Registration is required for admittance to this event.
Nature in the City: Soundscapes
Saturday, June 8 10:00AM - 11:00AM
Registration Required
Join Tracy Aviary educators at Conservation Garden Park for Nature in the City, a series of events full of fun, family-centered activities.
How much do we use our sense of sound to understand the world around us? Come discover new ways to interpret our surroundings and sharpen our listening skills!
Taught by Tracy Aviary staff.
This class will meet in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park.
Registration is required for admittance to this event.
Questions? Please contact Tracy Aviary:
Kylee Ehmann
801-565-8500 x 116
kyleee@tracyaviary.org
Waterwise Plants Tour
Thursday, June 13 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Registration Required
Join us for this tour as we discuss the best types of waterwise plants for Utah.
Are you planning a Localscape, or just wanting to add a few Utah friendly plants to your landscape? During this tour we will discuss the top performing trees, shrubs, and perennials at Conservation Garden Park.
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.
learn moreLocalscapes 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.
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
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 Madeline as she teaches how to flip your park strip by removing the lawn and replacing it with waterwise plants, irrigation, and mulch.
If you plan to undertake a larger landscape project like a full yard or front/backyard project Localscapes University is recommended.
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.
learn moreLocalscapes 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.
learn moreConservation Garden Tour
Thursday, July 11 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Registration Required
Come join us for a tour of Conservation Garden Park!
Take a walk with us through Conservation Garden Park and learn how to see landscapes differently. On the tour, we'll visit a number of inspiring exhibits while our guide shares ways to incorporate the concepts demonstrated into your own landscape.
Highlights of the tour include:
Localscapes Exhibit - a 1/4 acre sustainable residential landscape
Park Strip Exhibit - 9 beautiful and water conserving examples
Vegetable Gardens
Pollinator Friendly Landscapes
Waterwise Example Landscapes
Registration is required.
Nature in the City: Mapping Your Park
Saturday, July 13 10:00AM - 11:00AM
Registration Required
Join Tracy Aviary educators at Conservation Garden Park for Nature in the City, a series of events full of fun, family-centered activities.
Discover the importance of having a sense of place and try your hand at creating and reading maps during a treasure hunt!
Taught by Tracy Aviary staff.
This class will meet in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park.
Registration is required for admittance to this event.
Questions? Please contact Tracy Aviary:
Kylee Ehmann
801-565-8500 x 116
kyleee@tracyaviary.org
Waterwise Plants Tour
Thursday, July 18 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Registration Required
Join us for this tour as we discuss the best types of waterwise plants for Utah.
Are you planning a Localscape, or just wanting to add a few Utah friendly plants to your landscape? During this tour we will discuss the top performing trees, shrubs, and perennials at Conservation Garden Park.
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.
Nature in the City: Nature Story Time
Saturday, August 10 10:00AM - 11:00AM
Registration Required
Join Tracy Aviary educators at Conservation Garden Park for Nature in the City, a series of events full of fun, family-centered activities.
Bring your family to explore the outdoors together! Tracy Aviary staff will read a nature-focused story, play in nature, and create crafts!
Taught by Tracy Aviary staff.
This class will meet in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park.
Registration is required for admittance to this event.
Questions? Please contact Tracy Aviary:
Kylee Ehmann
801-565-8500 x 116
kyleee@tracyaviary.org
Conservation Garden Tour
Saturday, August 17 9:00AM - 10:30AM
Registration Required
Come join us for a tour of Conservation Garden Park!
Take a walk with us through Conservation Garden Park and learn how to see landscapes differently. On the tour, we'll visit a number of inspiring exhibits while our guide shares ways to incorporate the concepts demonstrated into your own landscape.
Highlights of the tour include:
Localscapes Exhibit - a 1/4 acre sustainable residential landscape
Park Strip Exhibit - 9 beautiful and water conserving examples
Vegetable Gardens
Pollinator Friendly Landscapes
Waterwise Example Landscapes
Registration is required.
Waterwise Plants Tour
Saturday, August 24 9:00AM - 10:30AM
Registration Required
Join us for this tour as we discuss the best types of waterwise plants for Utah.
Are you planning a Localscape, or just wanting to add a few Utah friendly plants to your landscape? During this tour we will discuss the top performing trees, shrubs, and perennials at Conservation Garden Park.
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.
Flip Your Strip
Thursday, September 5 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Registration Required
Learn the best techniques to add curb appeal and save water by removing non-functional lawn and beautifying your landscape.
Lawn struggles to grow in park strips and wastes a lot of water. Flipping your park strip by removing the lawn and replacing it with waterwise plants, irrigation, and mulch is the solution. This webinar focuses on best practices to save water in your park strip through appropriate watering, plant selection, and planned maintenance.
Taught by Conservation Garden Park staff.
A link for the Webex webinar will be provided via email.
Registration is required for admittance to this webinar and to receive the link.
If you plan to undertake a larger landscape project like a full yard or front/backyard project we also recommend taking Localscapes University.
Localscapes University
Saturday, September 7 9:00AM - 11:00AM
Registration Required
Congratulations! You've decided to Localscape! This 2-hour webinar will teach you how to apply the method correctly to ensure you achieve all the benefits a Localscape provides. We'll cover the five steps in detail including landscape layout, an overview of irrigation, and planting bed basics.
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.
Introduction to Localscapes
Taught by Conservation Garden Park staff.
A link for the Webex webinar will be provided via email before the class starts.
Registration is required for admittance to this webinar and to receive the link.
For information about water conservation program incentives available in your area please visit utahwatersavers.com
Conservation Garden Tour
Saturday, September 14 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Registration Required
Come join us for a tour of Conservation Garden Park!
Take a walk with us through Conservation Garden Park and learn how to see landscapes differently. On the tour, we'll visit a number of inspiring exhibits while our guide shares ways to incorporate the concepts demonstrated into your own landscape.
Highlights of the tour include:
Localscapes Exhibit - a 1/4 acre sustainable residential landscape
Park Strip Exhibit - 9 beautiful and water conserving examples
Vegetable Gardens
Pollinator Friendly Landscapes
Waterwise Example Landscapes
Registration is required.
Nature in the City: Insect Safari
Saturday, September 14 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Registration Required
Join Tracy Aviary educators at Conservation Garden Park for Nature in the City, a series of events full of fun, family-centered activities.
Get to know the little critters all around us! Join us on a hunt for local insects and learn the important roles these creatures play in habitats.
Taught by Tracy Aviary staff.
This class will meet in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park.
Registration is required for admittance to this event.
Questions? Please contact Tracy Aviary:
Kylee Ehmann
801-565-8500 x 116
kyleee@tracyaviary.org
Localscapes: Design Workshop
Saturday, September 21 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Registration Required
Creating a good landscape plan is one of the most important steps to achieving a beautiful and functional landscape. If you’ve taken Localscapes University but want extra help laying out your design, this workshop will get your ideas onto paper. We’ll walk you through a guided design process that covers the elements of a Localscape and the basics of planting bed design without getting into the details like selecting individual plants. Each attendee should leave with a basic Localscapes design drawn to-scale.
Requirements:
1. Attendees are required to have attended a Localscapes University.
2. Attendees must come prepared with a base map of their property drawn to scale
(
Base Map Tutorial
).
Taught by Conservation Garden Park staff.
Registration is required for admittance to this event.
This class will meet in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park.
Localscapes: Irrigation Workshop
Saturday, September 28 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Registration Required
If you feel confused or overwhelmed trying to design and install an Irrigation system, the Localscapes Irrigation Workshop will teach you everything you need to know to get started. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll show you parts of an irrigation system, how they go together, and when you should use a drip system.
Taught by Conservation Garden Park staff.
Registration is required for admittance to this event.
This class will meet in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park.
Immersive Learning: Fall Landscaping
Saturday, October 5 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: Birding 101
Saturday, October 5 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Registration Required
Join Tracy Aviary educators at Conservation Garden Park for Nature in the City, a series of events full of fun, family-centered activities.
Learn the basics of bird watching and discover the many species in your own backyard! Aviary staff will provide all materials for the workshop and will be on hand to help you and your family explore the garden!
Taught by Tracy Aviary staff.
This class will meet in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park.
Registration is required for admittance to this event.
Questions? Please contact Tracy Aviary:
Kylee Ehmann
801-565-8500 x 116
kyleee@tracyaviary.org
Work & Learn: Bulb Planting
Saturday, October 19 9:00AM - 10:30AM
Registration Required
Come get dirt on your hands and a smile on your face as you work alongside our gardeners! You’ll receive expert instruction in best yard care practices you can use in your own yard. Bring gloves and dress for the great outdoors (we provide the tools). Group size is limited, so register early.
Learn how to add spring color to your landscape while helping our staff as we install new bulbs at the garden.
This class will meet in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park.
Registration is required for admittance to this event.
Fall Garden Walk
Saturday, October 26 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.
Conservation Garden Park
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
Mon-Fri