Water Wise Gardening

To encourage the efficient use of water on the landscape, BAWSCA offers several programs and a variety of resources:

Free Landscape Education Program

BAWSCA’s FREE Landscape Education Classes is offered in the Spring and Fall.  Spaces are limited. Register today!

Click here for the Spring 2012 schedule of classes.

Spring 2012 Classes will be offered in March, April and May.  The schedule of classes will be posted when it becomes available.

Lawn Be Gone Rebate Program

Get paid to transform your landscaping!  Receive rebates of $500-$3,000!

Click here for more information.

Water Wise Gardening in the Bay Area

Water-Wise Gardening in the Bay Area is full of information on how to garden beautifully while saving water. It was produced specifically for BAWSCA member agencies in San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Alameda Counties.

  • Be inspired by the Garden Tour
  • Discover the possibilities in the Garden Gallery
  • Select plants by type, size, sun exposure, and much more!

View a tutorial, or click on the link to plan your beautiful, water-efficient landscaping with BAWSCA’s Water-Wise Gardening in the Bay Area.

California Native Garden Tours:

California Native Plant Society – Going Native Garden Tour
Sunday, April 17, 2011, 10am – 4pm
Click here for more information. Click here to register!

Bringing Back the Natives Garden tour
May 1, 2011, 10am – 5pm
This is a self-guided tour of 50 fabulous gardens that provide habitat for wildlife, are pesticide-free, conserve water, and contain 50% or more native plants.
Click here for more information and to register!

Left photo courtesy of the Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center