Greeley City launches 2026 Landscape Lecture Series on irrigation, drip conversions and native plants

Greeley City’s water efficiency team announced a hybrid Landscape Lecture Series for 2026 that aims to teach residents how to build and maintain water-efficient yards.

Dina, manager of Greeley’s water efficiency team, said the program’s goal is to "enhance everyone’s education and knowledge on landscapes and irrigation" and provide best practices so the city has "sustainable, thriving, beautiful landscapes." The series runs February through April on the first and third Wednesday of each month.

The series offers a range of topics for homeowners and gardening enthusiasts. Jake, a member of the water efficiency team, outlined classes on irrigation components, smart scheduling, how much water a landscape actually needs, landscape health, native plants and hands-on demonstrations. Jake said the irrigation sessions include discussion of system components and scheduling and will feature guest speakers and demonstrations.

Ben, another team member, said the program is intended for "any member of the community," especially new residents and new homeowners unfamiliar with local landscape practices, as well as do-it-yourself gardeners seeking practical guidance.

The team will present a dedicated class on converting above-ground irrigation to drip systems. "We’re gonna have a class about converting your above irrigation system to a drip system as well as talking about installation of a drip system altogether," Jake said, noting that the class will cover installation steps and water-saving benefits.

Margarita said sessions will be hybrid — residents can attend in person or join online — and that lectures will be recorded and posted later on the city website. She encouraged attendees to bring specific questions about their gardens or irrigation systems for the Q&A portions.

For schedules and resources, the team directed residents to the city’s water efficiency education page at greeleygov.com/water/efficiency.

The series is positioned as a community education effort to reduce outdoor water use while maintaining healthy landscapes; the team emphasized practical, hands-on guidance rather than regulatory changes. Recordings and additional materials will be made available after sessions.