Events & Classes
Diagnosing Tree Pests and Diseases Presented TreeUtah
Thursday, February 19 5:30PM - 6:30PM
Ever wondered what's really going on with your trees? Join TreeUtah at Conservation Garden Park for an interactive workshop design to help you become a tree detective!
In this class you'll learn:
Biotic vs. Abiotic Agents
Symptoms Made Simple
Smart Diagnosis Framework
Common Culprits
When to Call in the Experts
Bring your questions and photos of your own trees--we'll work through your real life examples together!
This class will meet in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park
Yoga Nidra Sound Bath in the Garden
Friday, February 20 9:00AM - 10:00AM
Step into a serene garden sanctuary and experience the healing vibrations of a sound bath under the open sky. Surrounded by nature’s beauty, you’ll be guided into deep relaxation as crystal singing bowls, chimes, and other resonant instruments wash over you. This peaceful, meditative experience is designed to calm the nervous system, quiet the mind, and reconnect you with the present moment.
Registration is required. For ages 16 and up.
This class will be hosted indoors in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park.
Hosted by Doug Knaphus with Evolve Wellness Collective.
Flip Your Strip
Thursday, February 26 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Learn the best techniques to add curb appeal and save water by removing non-functional lawn and beautifying your landscape.
Tired of fighting to keep grass alive in your park strip? Lawns in these narrow spaces waste water and rarely thrive. In this class you'll learn how to "flip your strip" by replacing thirsty grass with beautiful, waterwise plants, efficient irrigation, and mulch.
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.
Planning a bigger project like a full yard or front/backyard project? We recommend pairing this class with the Localscapes class series.
Localscapes
Saturday, February 28 9:00AM - 11:00AM
Join us to learn the best way to landscape in Utah!
Congratulations--you're ready to Localscape! This 2-hour long class will show you exactly how to apply the Localscapes method so that you can enjoy all the benefits: lower water use, easier maintenance, and a yard that truly works for Utah. We'll dive into smart landscape layout, irrigation basics, and waterwise tips. By the end you'll have the knowledge and confidence to create a beautiful, functional yard that saves water and looks great year-round.
If you're new to Localscapes, we recommend starting with Introduction to Localscapes online to see if this is the right approach 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.
If you plan to undertake a smaller landscape project like a park strip we also recommend taking the Flip Your Strip class.
Hardwood Propagation Hands On Workshop with TreeUtah
Thursday, March 5 5:30PM - 7:30PM
This workshop will help you learn the secrets of starting new plants from hardwood cuttings. Come prepared to get your hands dirty and experience hardwood propagation from beginning to end.
In this class you'll learn:
How to take cuttings: hardwood vs. softwood
How to use IBA-talc
Cutting polarity
When to know a cutting is rooted
When to plant outside
Take home 2-3 cuttings of either a Fremont Cottonwood or Snowberry bush.
This class will meet in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park
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Yoga in the Garden
Friday, March 6 9:00AM - 10:00AM
Breathe in the fresh air and move gently in a peaceful garden setting during this beginner-friendly yoga class. We’ll explore simple, grounding poses, gentle stretches, and mindful breathwork to help you feel centered and at ease. No experience needed—just bring your mat and a willingness to unwind.
Registration is required. For ages 16 and up.
This class will meet at the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park.
Hosted by Jada Calderon with Soul Journey Healing Collective
Immersive Learning: Pruning
Saturday, March 7 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Learn the art of pruning trees and shrubs in a lush garden setting!
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 out in the garden as our expert staff teaches the proper ways to prune trees and shrubs.
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.
Bloom & Block Swedish Dish Towel Art Workshop
Monday, March 9 4:00PM - 5:30PM
This free workshop is open to all--whether you're a seasoned artist or just picking up a brush for the first time.
Come and enjoy the beauty of the garden while you learn to paint botanically inspired works of art onto a functional Swedish Dish Cloth that you can use in your own home. Use the garden itself as your inspiration or bring your own photos from home!
Lead by Jean Richardson with Neighborhood Art Center.
Come enjoy art, nature, and community! Registration is Required.
This class will meet in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park
Localscapes: Creating Your Ideal Riverton Yard
Wednesday, March 11 6:00PM - 7:00PM
Get inspiration, learn design basics, and how to fund your waterwise landscaping project with this introductory class!
Are you looking for ways you can improve your landscape? Riverton City has teamed up with Localscapes to present on how to create your ideal Utah yard.
This class will meet at Riverton City Hall, located at 12830 S Redwood Rd, Riverton, UT 84065
In this class, we'll be sharing all of the FREE resources that are available to you including: Localscapes, Conservation Garden Park and rebates available through Utah Water Savers
Registration is required for admittance to this event.
The Science of Sick Streams Presented by Seven Canyons Trust
Thursday, March 12 6:00PM - 7:00PM
Think a creek looks healthy? Think again! In this session, we'll uncover the hidden signs of stream impairment that affect water quality and ecosystem health. From E. coli to heavy metals and low oxygen levels, you'll learn how experts diagnose creek health and why these factors matter for our community.
Presented by Seven Canyons Trust, a nonprofit organization working to uncover and restore the buried and impaired creeks in Salt Lake Valley
This class will meet in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park.
Qigong and Tai Chi in the Garden
Friday, March 13 9:00AM - 10:00AM
Join us outdoors for a gentle and grounding practice blending Qigong and Tai Chi. Through mindful movement, breath, and stillness, we’ll reconnect with our bodies, the earth beneath us, and the rhythm of nature all around. This class is open to all levels and welcomes curiosity, presence, and ease.
Registration is required. For ages 16 and up.
This class will meet at the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park.
Hosted by Sufi Toni with Chi Moments.
Localscapes Creating Your Ideal Utah Yard
Saturday, March 14 10:00AM - 11:00AM
Get inspiration, learn design basics, and how to fund your waterwise landscaping project with this introductory class!
Are you looking for ways you can improve your landscape? South Salt Lake has teamed up with Localscapes to present on how to create your ideal Utah yard.
This class will meet at Granite Library, 3331 S 500 E, South Salt Lake, UT 84106
In this class, we'll be sharing all of the FREE resources that are available to you including: Localscapes, Conservation Garden Park and rebates available through Utah Water Savers
Localscapes Creating Your Ideal Utah Yard
Monday, March 16 5:30PM - 6:30PM
Are you looking for the best way to improve your landscape? Granger Hunter Improvement District has teamed up with Localscapes to present a class for residents about creating your ideal landscape. The event will be presented by Conservation staff at Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District
In this class, we'll be sharing the basics of the proven Localscapes method, introducing free local resources, and showing attendees how to take advantage of substantial rebates available to residents through the Utah Water Savers programs.
By attending this class Granger-Hunter Improvement District Customers also gain access to drought tolerant Grass Seed specifically designed for the climate in West Valley City and uses up to 40% less water!
Learn how to solve your landscape challenges in a way that will improve curb appeal while reducing maintenance costs and time. Space is limited and registration is required.
Storytime with SLCo Library
Tuesday, March 17 9:00AM - 11:00AM
Join us for a monthly song and story adventure presented by SLCo Library's Early Learning department!
Fun for the little ones and their caring adult.
Storytime will be hosted at Conservation Garden Park every third Tuesday of the month. Storytime will begin at 9 AM and be repeated at 10 AM.
Located outdoors so come prepared with appropriate attire!
Localscapes Creating Your Ideal Utah Yard
Tuesday, March 17 10:30AM - 11:30AM
Are you looking for the best way to improve your landscape? Granger Hunter Improvement District has teamed up with Localscapes to present a class for residents about creating your ideal landscape. The event will be presented by Conservation staff at Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District
In this class, we'll be sharing the basics of the proven Localscapes method, introducing free local resources, and showing attendees how to take advantage of substantial rebates available to residents through the Utah Water Savers programs.
By attending this class Granger-Hunter Improvement District Customers also gain access to drought tolerant Grass Seed specifically designed for the climate in West Valley City and uses up to 40% less water!
Learn how to solve your landscape challenges in a way that will improve curb appeal while reducing maintenance costs and time. Space is limited and registration is required.
Localscapes Creating Your Ideal Kearns Yard
Wednesday, March 18 3:30PM - 4:30PM
Get inspiration, learn design basics, and how to fund your waterwise landscaping project with this introductory class!
Are you looking for ways you can improve your landscape? Kearns Improvement District has teamed up with Localscapes to present on how to create your ideal Utah yard.
This class will meet at Kearns Improvement District located at 5350 W 5400 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84118
In this class, we'll be sharing all of the FREE resources that are available to you including: Localscapes, Conservation Garden Park and rebates available through Utah Water Savers
Localscapes Creating Your Ideal Draper Yard
Wednesday, March 18 7:00PM - 8:00PM
Get inspiration, learn design basics, and how to fund your waterwise landscaping project with this introductory class!
Are you looking for ways you can improve your landscape? Draper City has teamed up with Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District to present on how to create your ideal Utah yard.
This class will meet at Draper City Hall located at 1020 Pioneer Rd, Draper, UT 84020
In this class, we'll be sharing all of the FREE resources that are available to you including: Localscapes, Conservation Garden Park and rebates available through Slow the Flow.
Flip Your Strip: Lunch Hour Webinar
Thursday, March 19 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Join us during lunch to learn how to add curb appeal and save water by removing non-functional lawn and beautifying your landscape.
Tired of fighting to keep grass alive in your park strip? Lawns in these narrow spaces waste water and rarely thrive. In this class you'll learn how to "flip your strip" by replacing thirsty grass with beautiful, waterwise plants, efficient irrigation, and mulch.
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.
Planning a bigger project like a full yard or front/backyard project? We recommend pairing this class with the Localscapes class series.
Common Utah Weeds and How to Control Them
Thursday, March 19 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Are weeds winning the battle over your yard? Spring is one of the best times to get ahead on weed control for the upcoming year.
This webinar will cover organic, mechanical, and chemical methods of weed control and best practices of Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
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.
Localscapes Creating Your Ideal Herriman Yard
Thursday, March 19 6:00PM - 7:00PM
Get inspiration, learn design basics, and how to fund your waterwise landscaping project with this introductory class!
Are you looking for ways you can improve your landscape? Herriman City has teamed up with Localscapes to present on how to create your ideal Utah yard.
This class will meet at Herriman City Hall located at 5355 W Herriman Main St, Herriman, UT 84096
In this class, we'll be sharing all of the FREE resources that are available to you including: Localscapes, Conservation Garden Park and rebates available through Utah Water Savers
Localscapes Creating Your Ideal Kearns Yard
Saturday, March 21 9:00AM - 10:00AM
Get inspiration, learn design basics, and how to fund your waterwise landscaping project with this introductory class!
Are you looking for ways you can improve your landscape? Kearns Improvement District has teamed up with Localscapes to present on how to create your ideal Utah yard.
This class will meet at Kearns Improvement District located at 5350 W 5400 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84118
In this class, we'll be sharing all of the FREE resources that are available to you including: Localscapes, Conservation Garden Park and rebates available through Utah Water Savers
Immersive Learning: Spring Landscape Care
Saturday, March 21 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Learn which early 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 out in the Localscapes exhibit at Conservation Garden Park as our staff teaches the best techniques to clean up and prepare your landscape to look it's best.
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.
Localscapes Creating Your Ideal Utah Yard
Wednesday, March 25 6:00PM - 7:00PM
Get inspiration, learn design basics, and how to fund your waterwise landscaping project with this introductory class!
Are you looking for ways you can improve your landscape? Murray City has teamed up with Localscapes to present on how to create your ideal Utah yard.
This class will meet at Murray City Hall located at 10 E 4800 S 1st floor, Murray, UT 84107 in the Poplar Room
In this class, we'll be sharing all of the FREE resources that are available to you including: Localscapes, Conservation Garden Park and rebates available through Utah Water Savers
Rooted In Success Learn How to Plant Trees the Right Way with TreeUtah
Thursday, March 26 5:30PM - 6:30PM
Thinking about planting a tree? Before you grab your shovel, join us for an informative lecture at Conservation Garden Park! This class will give you the know-how to plant a tree that thrives for decades.
In this class you'll learn:
How to Choose the Right Tree
Planning Tips
Planting Best Practices
Watering, Mulching, and Maintenance Strategies
When to Call in the Experts
Whether you're a first-time planter or a seasoned gardener, this class will help you plant with confidence and create a landscape that lasts.
This class will meet in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park
A Peaceful Journey a Sound Bath in the Garden
Friday, March 27 9:00AM - 10:00AM
Embark on a curated voyage within. This session begins with a gentle guided visualization to lead you away from the noise of daily life and into a sanctuary of peace. As the meditation unfolds, a full landscape of sound will envelop you, creating a cocoon of harmony that supports deep emotional release and mental clarity.
Registration is required. For ages 16 and up.
This class will be hosted indoors in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park.
Hosted by Doug Knaphus with Evolve Wellness Collective.
Localscapes
Saturday, March 28 9:00AM - 11:00AM
Join us to learn the best way to landscape in Utah!
Congratulations--you're ready to Localscape! This 2-hour long class will show you exactly how to apply the Localscapes method so that you can enjoy all the benefits: lower water use, easier maintenance, and a yard that truly works for Utah. We'll dive into smart landscape layout, irrigation basics, and waterwise tips. By the end you'll have the knowledge and confidence to create a beautiful, functional yard that saves water and looks great year-round.
If you're new to Localscapes, we recommend starting with Introduction to Localscapes online to see if this is the right approach 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 class.
If you plan to undertake a smaller landscape project like a park strip we also recommend taking the Flip Your Strip class.
Mindfulness in the Garden: A Forest Bathing Experience
Saturday, March 28 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Unlike a hike or fitness walk, forest bathing is a slow, mindful experience that invites you to relax, awaken your senses, and simply be in the garden.
During this guided session, you'll learn gentle techniques for slowing down, noticing details, and tuning into the sights, sounds, textures, and fragrances around you. There is no destination and no rush! Only an opportunity to breathe deeply, unwind, and find clarity in the beauty of the garden.
As you move through Conservation Garden Park, you'll also experience firsthand how waterwise landscapes can nurture both our environment and out community. Whether you are hoping to unwind, reconnect with yourself, or discover a new way to enjoy the garden, this restorative practice offers a refreshing pause and meaningful connection to the ecosystems around you.
This class is for ages 16 and up. Class will meet in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park.
Hosted by Rachel Hodge with Suni-ai Forest Bathing.
Rethinking Rain
Thursday, April 2 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Every drop of rain has a journey. Where does it go after it hits your roof, your law, or the sidewalk?
In this big-picture class, we will explore how stormwater moves through the environment, how modern development has changed that path, and how choices that we make can have a positive difference.
This is Part One of a two-part series and pairs perfectly with Rain Harvesting for Homeowners, where you'll learn how to put these ideas into action.
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 class.
Localscapes Creating Your Ideal Cottonwood Heights Yard
Thursday, April 2 6:00PM - 7:00PM
Get inspiration, learn design basics, and how to fund your waterwise landscaping project with this introductory class!
Are you looking for ways you can improve your landscape? Cottonwood Heights has teamed up with Localscapes to present on how to create your ideal Utah yard.
This class will meet at Cottonwood Heights City Hall located at 2277 Bengal Blvd, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121.
In this class, we'll be sharing all of the FREE resources that are available to you including: Localscapes, Conservation Garden Park and rebates available through Utah Water Savers
Yoga in the Garden
Friday, April 3 9:00AM - 10:00AM
Breathe in the fresh air and move gently in a peaceful garden setting during this beginner-friendly yoga class. We’ll explore simple, grounding poses, gentle stretches, and mindful breathwork to help you feel centered and at ease. No experience needed—just bring your mat and a willingness to unwind.
Registration is required. For ages 16 and up.
This class will meet at the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park.
Hosted by Jada Calderon with Soul Journey Healing Collective
Localscapes Creating Your Ideal Taylorsville Yard
Thursday, April 9 6:00PM - 7:00PM
Get inspiration, learn design basics, and how to fund your waterwise landscaping project with this introductory class!
Are you looking for ways you can improve your landscape? Taylorsville has teamed up with Localscapes to present on how to create your ideal Utah yard.
This class will meet at Taylorsville City Hall located at 2600 Taylorsville Blvd, Salt Lake City, UT 84129.
In this class, we'll be sharing all of the FREE resources that are available to you including: Localscapes, Conservation Garden Park and rebates available through Utah Water Savers
Waterwise Vegetable Gardening
Thursday, April 9 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Learn the right way to grow healthy, nutritious vegetables while conserving water at the same time.
This class will cover techniques and tips to be as water efficient as possible when installing and maintaining a vegetable garden.
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 class.
Qigong and Tai Chi in the Garden
Friday, April 10 9:00AM - 10:00AM
Join us outdoors for a gentle and grounding practice blending Qigong and Tai Chi. Through mindful movement, breath, and stillness, we’ll reconnect with our bodies, the earth beneath us, and the rhythm of nature all around. This class is open to all levels and welcomes curiosity, presence, and ease.
Registration is required. For ages 16 and up.
This class will meet at the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park.
Hosted by Sufi Toni with Chi Moments.
Localscapes: Design Workshop
Saturday, April 11 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Creating a good landscape plan is one of the most important steps to achieving a beautiful and functional landscape. If you’ve taken the main Localscapes class 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/watched the main Localscapes class.
2. Attendees must come prepared with a base map of their property drawn to scale
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.
Mindfulness in the Garden: A Guided Forest Bathing Experience
Saturday, April 11 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Unlike a hike or fitness walk, forest bathing is a slow, mindful experience that invites you to relax, awaken your senses, and simply be in the garden.
During this guided session, you'll learn gentle techniques for slowing down, noticing details, and tuning into the sights, sounds, textures, and fragrances around you. There is no destination and no rush! Only an opportunity to breathe deeply, unwind, and find clarity in the beauty of the garden.
As you move through Conservation Garden Park, you'll also experience firsthand how waterwise landscapes can nurture both our environment and out community. Whether you are hoping to unwind, reconnect with yourself, or discover a new way to enjoy the garden, this restorative practice offers a refreshing pause and meaningful connection to the ecosystems around you.
This class is for ages 16 and up. Class will meet in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park.
Hosted by Rachel Hodge with Suni-ai Forest Bathing.
Localscapes Creating Your Ideal Magna Yard
Wednesday, April 15 5:30PM - 6:30PM
Are you looking for the best way to improve your landscape? Magna Water District has teamed up with Localscapes to present a class for residents about creating your ideal landscape. The event will be presented by Conservation staff at Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District
In this class, we'll be sharing the basics of the proven Localscapes method, introducing free local resources, and showing attendees how to take advantage of substantial rebates available to residents through the Utah Water Savers programs.
Learn how to solve your landscape challenges in a way that will improve curb appeal while reducing maintenance costs and time. Space is limited and registration is required.
Rain Harvesting for Homeowners
Thursday, April 16 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Learn practical, effective ways to manage stormwater, from filtering runoff with rain gardens to capturing it with rain barrels.
Managing stormwater on your property can decrease pollutants in waterways, increase groundwater recharge, and decrease the chances of water damage to your house. Rain gardens, swales, and barrels can be a fun addition to your landscape that can accomplish all of these things and look great at the same time!
This is Part Two of a two-part series and pairs perfectly with Rethinking Rain, where you'll learn the big picture of stormwater in our region.
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 class.
Native American Flute Meditation in the Garden
Friday, April 17 9:00AM - 10:00AM
Ground yourself in the hauntingly beautiful melodies of the Native American flute. This meditative experience celebrates the "Music of Nature", using organic woodwinds and atmospheric sounds to transport you to a place of ancient stillness. Perfect for those looking to reconnect with the Earth's rhythm and find a sense of belonging in the natural world.
Registration is required. For ages 16 and up.
This class will be hosted indoors in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park.
Hosted by Doug Knaphus with Evolve Wellness Collective.
Localscapes: Irrigation Workshop
Saturday, April 18 9:00AM - 12:00PM
If you feel confused or overwhelmed trying to design and install an Irrigation system, this is the class for you.
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.
Switch2Drip: Lunch Hour Webinar
Thursday, April 23 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Join us for this lunch hour webinar as we discuss why watering planting beds with spray irrigation is inefficient, wastes water, increases weeds, and leads to dead zones and how you can improve the health of your landscape by switching to drip irrigation.
During this webinar you'll learn the different approaches to switch out your sprinklers to a drip system, including ways that don't require digging up your landscape.
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.
Localscapes Creating Your Ideal Taylorsville Yard
Thursday, April 23 6:00PM - 7:00PM
Get inspiration, learn design basics, and how to fund your waterwise landscaping project with this introductory class!
Are you looking for ways you can improve your landscape? Taylorsville has teamed up with Localscapes to present on how to create your ideal Utah yard.
This class will meet at Taylorsville City Hall located at 2600 Taylorsville Blvd, Salt Lake City, UT 84129.
In this class, we'll be sharing all of the FREE resources that are available to you including: Localscapes, Conservation Garden Park and rebates available through Utah Water Savers
Yoga in the Garden
Friday, May 1 9:00AM - 10:00AM
Breathe in the fresh air and move gently in a peaceful garden setting during this beginner-friendly yoga class. We’ll explore simple, grounding poses, gentle stretches, and mindful breathwork to help you feel centered and at ease. No experience needed—just bring your mat and a willingness to unwind.
Registration is required. For ages 16 and up.
This class will meet at the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park.
Hosted by Jada Calderon with Soul Journey Healing Collective
Revive the River: Hands On Creek Care & Planting by Seven Canyons Trust
Friday, May 1 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Ready to make a difference? This outdoor session is all about action! We'll roll up our sleeves for a creek cleanup, remove invasive species, and plant native vegetation to restore riparian habitat. You'll also try out the MyWatershed App to record observations and learn how data collection helps protect our waterways.
Dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and come prepared for hands-on restoration fun!
Presented by Seven Canyons Trust, a nonprofit organization working to uncover and restore the buried and impaired creeks in the Salt Lake Valley.
This class will meet in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park
Conservation Garden Tour
Saturday, May 2 11:00AM - 12:30PM
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
Work & Learn: Switch2Drip
Saturday, May 9 9:00AM - 10:30AM
Learn how easy it is to switch you sprinkler heads to drip irrigation.
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.
Mindfulness in the Garden: A Forest Bathing Experience
Saturday, May 9 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Unlike a hike or fitness walk, forest bathing is a slow, mindful experience that invites you to relax, awaken your senses, and simply be in the garden.
During this guided session, you'll learn gentle techniques for slowing down, noticing details, and tuning into the sights, sounds, textures, and fragrances around you. There is no destination and no rush! Only an opportunity to breathe deeply, unwind, and find clarity in the beauty of the garden.
As you move through Conservation Garden Park, you'll also experience firsthand how waterwise landscapes can nurture both our environment and out community. Whether you are hoping to unwind, reconnect with yourself, or discover a new way to enjoy the garden, this restorative practice offers a refreshing pause and meaningful connection to the ecosystems around you.
This class is for ages 16 and up. Class will meet in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park.
Hosted by Rachel Hodge with Suni-ai Forest Bathing.
Waterwise Plants Tour
Thursday, May 14 6:00PM - 7:30PM
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.
Qigong and Tai Chi in the Garden
Friday, May 15 9:00AM - 10:00AM
Join us outdoors for a gentle and grounding practice blending Qigong and Tai Chi. Through mindful movement, breath, and stillness, we’ll reconnect with our bodies, the earth beneath us, and the rhythm of nature all around. This class is open to all levels and welcomes curiosity, presence, and ease.
Registration is required. For ages 16 and up.
This class will meet at the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park.
Hosted by Sufi Toni with Chi Moments.
Living in Balance with Nature Guided Sound Bath in the Garden
Friday, May 22 9:00AM - 10:00AM
Step into Spring and align your internal energy with the external world. This meditation focuses on the principles of balance, using guided imagery to help you shed what no longer serves you and plant seeds for new growth. The accompanying sound bath uses a variety of instruments to mirror the elements, leaving you feeling centered, refreshed, and in sync with the current season. This session will be in the garden if the weather permits.
Registration is required. For ages 16 and up.
This class will be hosted indoors in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park.
Hosted by Doug Knaphus with Evolve Wellness Collective.
Edible Plants Tour
Thursday, June 4 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Join us for this tour as we explore our favorite edible plants in the garden.
On this tour we will show you a variety of different landscape plants that you can grow at home that have edible fruit, leaves, flowers, or roots. Learn what thrives in our local climate, get waterwise tips, and leave inspired to create your own edible landscape.
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.
Mindfulness in the Garden: A Guided Forest Bathing Experience
Saturday, June 6 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Unlike a hike or fitness walk, forest bathing is a slow, mindful experience that invites you to relax, awaken your senses, and simply be in the garden.
During this guided session, you'll learn gentle techniques for slowing down, noticing details, and tuning into the sights, sounds, textures, and fragrances around you. There is no destination and no rush! Only an opportunity to breathe deeply, unwind, and find clarity in the beauty of the garden.
As you move through Conservation Garden Park, you'll also experience firsthand how waterwise landscapes can nurture both our environment and out community. Whether you are hoping to unwind, reconnect with yourself, or discover a new way to enjoy the garden, this restorative practice offers a refreshing pause and meaningful connection to the ecosystems around you.
This class is for ages 16 and up. Class will meet in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park.
Hosted by Rachel Hodge with Suni-ai Forest Bathing.
Waterwise Plants Tour
Thursday, June 11 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.
Qigong and Tai Chi in the Garden
Friday, June 12 9:00AM - 10:00AM
Join us outdoors for a gentle and grounding practice blending Qigong and Tai Chi. Through mindful movement, breath, and stillness, we’ll reconnect with our bodies, the earth beneath us, and the rhythm of nature all around. This class is open to all levels and welcomes curiosity, presence, and ease.
Registration is required. For ages 16 and up.
This class will meet at the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park.
Hosted by Sufi Toni with Chi Moments.
Healthy Trees, Happy Landscapes Presented By TreeUtah
Thursday, June 18 5:30PM - 6:30PM
Trees are more than just landscaping; they are living investments! Join TreeUtah in learning how to keep your trees healthy in Utah's unique climate.
In this class you'll learn:
Smart Watering Strategies
Mulching for Trees
Pruning Basics
Seasonal Maintenance Tips
What Trees to Avoid
This is a lecture-style class, perfect for homeowners who want practical, science-based tips on tree care. Healthy trees start with you--learn how to give them the care they deserve!
This class will meet in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park
Conservation Garden Tour
Saturday, June 20 10:00AM - 11:30AM
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.
Immersive Learning: Summer Landscape Care
Saturday, June 27 9:00AM - 10:30AM
Learn which summer 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 out in the Garden as our staff teaches the best techniques to care for your plants in the summer and keep your landscape looking it's best.
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.
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.
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Localscapes
On-Demand Class
Registration Required
Ready to apply the design framework you learned in Introduction to Localscapes? View an online version of the Localscapes class 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.
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Localscapes 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.
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Mindfulness in the Garden: A Guided Forest Bathing Experience
Saturday, July 11 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Unlike a hike or fitness walk, forest bathing is a slow, mindful experience that invites you to relax, awaken your senses, and simply be in the garden.
During this guided session, you'll learn gentle techniques for slowing down, noticing details, and tuning into the sights, sounds, textures, and fragrances around you. There is no destination and no rush! Only an opportunity to breathe deeply, unwind, and find clarity in the beauty of the garden.
As you move through Conservation Garden Park, you'll also experience firsthand how waterwise landscapes can nurture both our environment and out community. Whether you are hoping to unwind, reconnect with yourself, or discover a new way to enjoy the garden, this restorative practice offers a refreshing pause and meaningful connection to the ecosystems around you.
This class is for ages 16 and up. Class will meet in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park.
Hosted by Rachel Hodge with Suni-ai Forest Bathing.
Native Plants Tour
Saturday, July 18 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Join us for a tour as we explore plants that are native to Utah that can grow well in your yard.
Are you planning a waterwise landscape, or just wanting to add a few Utah native plants to your landscape? During this tour we will discuss the top performing native 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.
Conservation Garden Tour
Saturday, August 1 10:00AM - 11:30AM
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 8 10:00AM - 11:30AM
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.
Mindfulness in the Garden: A Guided Forest Bathing Experience
Saturday, August 8 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Unlike a hike or fitness walk, forest bathing is a slow, mindful experience that invites you to relax, awaken your senses, and simply be in the garden.
During this guided session, you'll learn gentle techniques for slowing down, noticing details, and tuning into the sights, sounds, textures, and fragrances around you. There is no destination and no rush! Only an opportunity to breathe deeply, unwind, and find clarity in the beauty of the garden.
As you move through Conservation Garden Park, you'll also experience firsthand how waterwise landscapes can nurture both our environment and out community. Whether you are hoping to unwind, reconnect with yourself, or discover a new way to enjoy the garden, this restorative practice offers a refreshing pause and meaningful connection to the ecosystems around you.
This class is for ages 16 and up. Class will meet in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park.
Hosted by Rachel Hodge with Suni-ai Forest Bathing.
Qigong and Tai Chi in the Garden
Friday, August 14 9:00AM - 10:00AM
Join us outdoors for a gentle and grounding practice blending Qigong and Tai Chi. Through mindful movement, breath, and stillness, we’ll reconnect with our bodies, the earth beneath us, and the rhythm of nature all around. This class is open to all levels and welcomes curiosity, presence, and ease.
Registration is required. For ages 16 and up.
This class will meet at the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park.
Hosted by Sufi Toni with Chi Moments.
Flip Your Strip
Thursday, September 3 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Learn the best techniques to add curb appeal and save water by removing non-functional lawn and beautifying your landscape.
Tired of fighting to keep grass alive in your park strip? Lawns in these narrow spaces waste water and rarely thrive. In this class you'll learn how to "flip your strip" by replacing thirsty grass with beautiful, waterwise plants, efficient irrigation, and mulch.
Taught by Conservation Garden Park staff.
This class will meet in the Education Center and Conservation Garden Park.
Registration is required for admittance to this class.
Planning a bigger project like a full yard or front/backyard project? We recommend pairing this class with the Localscapes class series.
Localscapes
Thursday, September 10 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Join us to learn the best way to landscape in Utah!
Congratulations--you're ready to Localscape! This 2-hour long class will show you exactly how to apply the Localscapes method so that you can enjoy all the benefits: lower water use, easier maintenance, and a yard that truly works for Utah. We'll dive into smart landscape layout, irrigation basics, and waterwise tips. By the end you'll have the knowledge and confidence to create a beautiful, functional yard that saves water and looks great year-round.
If you're new to Localscapes, we recommend starting with Introduction to Localscapes online to see if this is the right approach 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 class.
If you plan to undertake a smaller landscape project like a park strip we also recommend taking the Flip Your Strip class.
Qigong and Tai Chi in the Garden
Friday, September 11 9:00AM - 10:00AM
Join us outdoors for a gentle and grounding practice blending Qigong and Tai Chi. Through mindful movement, breath, and stillness, we’ll reconnect with our bodies, the earth beneath us, and the rhythm of nature all around. This class is open to all levels and welcomes curiosity, presence, and ease.
Registration is required. For ages 16 and up.
This class will meet at the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park.
Hosted by Sufi Toni with Chi Moments.
Waterwise Plants Tour
Saturday, September 12 10:00AM - 11:30AM
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.
Mindfulness in the Garden: A Guided Forest Bathing Experience
Saturday, September 12 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Unlike a hike or fitness walk, forest bathing is a slow, mindful experience that invites you to relax, awaken your senses, and simply be in the garden.
During this guided session, you'll learn gentle techniques for slowing down, noticing details, and tuning into the sights, sounds, textures, and fragrances around you. There is no destination and no rush! Only an opportunity to breathe deeply, unwind, and find clarity in the beauty of the garden.
As you move through Conservation Garden Park, you'll also experience firsthand how waterwise landscapes can nurture both our environment and out community. Whether you are hoping to unwind, reconnect with yourself, or discover a new way to enjoy the garden, this restorative practice offers a refreshing pause and meaningful connection to the ecosystems around you.
This class is for ages 16 and up. Class will meet in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park.
Hosted by Rachel Hodge with Suni-ai Forest Bathing.
Localscapes: Design Workshop
Thursday, September 17 5:30PM - 8:30PM
Creating a good landscape plan is one of the most important steps to achieving a beautiful and functional landscape. If you’ve taken the main Localscapes class 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/watched the main Localscapes class.
2. Attendees must come prepared with a base map of their property drawn to scale
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
Thursday, September 24 5:30PM - 8:30PM
If you feel confused or overwhelmed trying to design and install an Irrigation system, this is the class for you.
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 Landscape Care
Saturday, October 3 10:30AM - 12:00PM
Learn which fall 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, fertilizing, 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.
Qigong and Tai Chi in the Garden
Friday, October 16 9:00AM - 10:00AM
Join us outdoors for a gentle and grounding practice blending Qigong and Tai Chi. Through mindful movement, breath, and stillness, we’ll reconnect with our bodies, the earth beneath us, and the rhythm of nature all around. This class is open to all levels and welcomes curiosity, presence, and ease.
Registration is required. For ages 16 and up.
This class will meet at the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park.
Hosted by Sufi Toni with Chi Moments.
Fall Garden Walk
Saturday, October 17 10:30AM - 12:00PM
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
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8 - 6:30pm
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May-Aug
8 - 8pm
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Sep-Oct
8 - 6:30pm
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Nov-Mar
8 - 5pm
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