Join us June 13 for a WaterWise Landscape Field Day

People visiting a booth on Water Conservation in a park.

Looking for practical ways to create a healthier, more water‑wise landscape in Central Oregon? Join us for a WaterWise Landscape Field Day — a hands-on event focused on simple steps you can take at home to save water and create a beautiful landscape.

Saturday, June 13
9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Hollinshead Park Barn and Demo Garden
1235 NE Jones Road, Bend

This free event brings together local experts, short workshops and live demonstrations to help you use water wisely while supporting soil health, pollinators and wildfire resilience.

Balancing the Needs of a Modern Landscape in Central Oregon

9:15–10 a.m.
Hear from local experts during a moderated discussion. Panelists include:

  • Amy Jo Detweiler, OSU Extension Service
  • Rick Martinson, High Desert Horticultural Center
  • Lisa Sanco, Pollinator Pathway Bend
  • Melissa Steele, City of Bend Wildfire Preparedness

Mini workshops all day

  • Irrigation Smarts in 15 minutes!
  • Nurturing Soil Life Will Change How You Garden
  • Habitat Happens Here: Create a Pollinator-Friendly Yard
  • Take Control of Your Smart Controller
  • Why Did You Choose that Plant Anyway?
  • Demo Garden Tours: WaterWise Gardening Up Close

You’ll also be able to visit local vendor booths (designers, installers, nurseries and material suppliers) and enter the raffle to win plants, smart controllers and more.

Space is limited. Registration is required.

We hope to see you there — and thank you for being part of our conservation community.

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