(Photo courtesy of City of Bend)
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
9am-1pm
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
9:15-10am // 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.
Register here!
Accommodation Information for People with Disabilities & Language Assistance Services:
You can obtain this information in alternate formats such as Braille, electronic format, etc. Free language assistance services are also available. Please email accessibility@bendoregon.gov or call 541-693-2198. Relay Users Dial 7-1-1. All requests are subject to vendor processing times and should be submitted 48-72 hours in advance of events.
Servicios de asistencia lingüística e información sobre alojamiento para personas con discapacidad:
Puede obtener esta información en formatos alternativos como Braille, formato electrónico, etc. También disponemos de servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Póngase en contacto en correo electrónico accessibility@bendoregon.gov o número de teléfono 541-693-2198. Los usuarios del servicio de retransmisión deben marcar el 7-1-1. Por favor, envíe sus solicitudes con 48-72 horas de antelación al evento; todas las solicitudes están sujetas a los tiempos de procesamiento del proveedor.
