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Free green-industry class to discuss water awareness and conservation

Extension series teaches sustainable horticulture to local professionals

Lawn with dry creekbed

Extension’s Watershed-Wise Residential Design class will cover strategies for fostering a healthy watershed. Photo by Wendy Hanson Mazet, Extension.

Free green-industry class to discuss water awareness and conservation

Extension series teaches sustainable horticulture to local professionals

Extension’s Watershed-Wise Residential Design class will cover strategies for fostering a healthy watershed. Photo by Wendy Hanson Mazet, Extension.

Lawn with dry creekbed

Extension’s Watershed-Wise Residential Design class will cover strategies for fostering a healthy watershed. Photo by Wendy Hanson Mazet, Extension.

As part of the Green Industry Continuing Education Series, ÍƼöÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Extension is offering “Watershed-Wise Residential Design” noon-1 p.m., Nov. 4, at the Extension office at 4955 Energy Way in Reno, as well as via Zoom.

“The Green Industry Continuing Education Series is a great way to maintain professional certifications conveniently during your lunch hour,” Chad Morris, Extension Commercial Horticulture Program coordinator, said. “This workshop is meant to provide tips to landscapers to help them be a part of protecting our watershed.”

The class, taught by landscape architect Carrie Jensen, will discuss the local watershed, potential landscape management impacts, and how green professionals can implement residential Low Impact Development (LID) management strategies and technologies for fostering a healthy watershed. The class offers Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL) Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

The Green Industry Continuing Education Series provides current, research-based information to green-industry professionals. For upcoming classes, .

For more information on classes or certification, contact Morris at chadmorris@unr.edu. Persons in need of special accommodations or assistance should contact Morris at least three days prior to the class.

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