Drip Irrigation Workshop for Native Plant Gardening with Tim Becker — Oct 8, 2026
Description
Join Director of Horticulture Tim Becker for an in-depth look at the pros and cons of using drip irrigation for California native plants. This two-hour class will cover practical strategies to support healthy plant establishment while maximizing long-term water conservation. Participants will learn how to assess when and where drip irrigation makes sense, how to avoid common mistakes, and how to adapt irrigation practices as native landscapes mature.
The class includes a hands-on demonstration of a low-cost, low-effort drip system that requires no digging, pipe cutting, or gluing—ideal for home gardeners and landscapers looking for an accessible and effective way to water native plants. Whether you're starting a new garden or retrofitting an existing one, you'll leave with the knowledge and confidence to make smart irrigation decisions.
Tim Becker is the Director of Horticulture at the Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers and Native Plants, where he oversees plant production, nursery operations, and horticultural education focused on California native plants. With a background in Environmental Studies and Agroecology from UC Santa Cruz, he brings expertise in sustainable landscape practices and ecological horticulture. Through his work, he leads efforts to promote biodiversity, natural resource conservation, and habitat restoration.
This class will be at Los Nogales Nursery:
The entrance is on Griffin Ave at the edge of Deb's Park
34.096792, -118.202042
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📅 Refund Policy: Refunds are available up to seven days before the event. Within seven days, refunds and credits are no longer available, as this helps us plan responsibly and support our instructors. Thank you for your understanding.
FAQs
- What is your refund policy?
Refund Policy
Refunds are available up to seven days before the event.
Within seven days, refunds and credits are no longer available, as this helps us plan responsibly and support our instructors.Thank you for your understanding.
If the event is more than seven days away:
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You’ll receive a confirmation email. Refunds usually return to the original payment method in 2–5 business days.
🎟️ Enrollment Threshold for Classes: We require a minimum of five participants for a class to run; when enrollment falls below that number, we may need to cancel the class in order to responsibly cover program costs and maintain an engaging experience for those attending. If this happens, we will refund the ticket price. We are not able to refund credit card charges.
- What if it rains?
Rain or Shine Policy
Our classes generally take place rain or shine. We do not cancel classes simply because rain is forecast; however, the safety of our students, instructors, and staff comes first. In the event of severe weather or unsafe conditions, we will evaluate the situation on a case-by-case basis and may modify, relocate, postpone, or cancel a class. If TPF cancels or postpones a class due to weather, registered participants will be notified as soon as possible and offered a refund or the option to transfer their registration to a rescheduled date when available.
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