Learn About DIY Home Plumbing and Sprinkler Repairs, Sustainable Gardening and More at Free Events in March and April
By Alana Earle, Arlington Water Utilities
Posted on February 09, 2022, February 09, 2022

Person using wrench to repair pipes under a sink.

This spring, Arlington Water Utilities, in partnership with Tarrant Regional Water District and Arlington Public Libraries, will host a variety of informative and fun events. Those include:

DIY Sprinkler Repair, 6- 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 8, Southeast Branch Library, 900 S.E. Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington, TX 76018

Make sure your sprinkler system can withstand the everchanging Texas weather. Sprinkler heads and systems that are bent, broken, and installed wrong account for a large percentage of water waste. So, making sure your sprinkler system is working well is important.

This in-person class will be held at the Southeast Branch Library. An irrigation expert will walk participants through the free repair class. While supplies last, participants will receive a free sprinkler test kit! Participants will also learn about all the parts of a usual home sprinkler system and how to figure out how much water your system uses on average.

Click here to register online for the event.

DIY Home Plumbing Repairs, 6- 7p.m., Thursday, March 10, George W. Hawkes Branch Library, 100 S. Center St., Arlington TX, 76010

During the EPA’s annual Fix a Leak Week, Arlington Water Utilities, Tarrant Regional Water District, and the Arlington Public Library will host a free class about how to fix common plumbing issues around homes with a handful of tools. Leaks increase water waste and can lead to higher bills.

The in-person class will be held at the George W. Hawkes Downtown Branch Library. An experienced plumber will walk participants through the free repair class. While supplies last, participants will receive a free smart water kit! Participants will also learn about what tools are needed for common plumbing fixes, how to check your toilet for leaks, how to easily fix common toilet issues and more.

Click here to register online.

Adopt-a-Plant, 1:30 - 4 p.m., Thursday, March 17, Southwest Branch Library, 3311 SW. Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington TX, 76017 (While supplies last.)

Another resident favorite is back for the spring season! The in-person event will be held at the Southwest Branch Library. Plants will be given away on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.

Visit the library website for more information.

Sustainable Landscaping with Native Plants, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, April 16, George W. Hawkes Branch Library, 100 S. Center St., Arlington TX, 76010

The free in-person class will be held at the George W. Hawkes Downtown Branch Library. The class will include a tour of the downtown library’s outdoor landscape garden. Be on the lookout for registration information at SaveTarrantWater.com/events.

Sustainable Living, 6-7 p.m., Tuesday, April 19 - ONLINE

A free, online class will be held to educate people about how small changes in their home habits can have a big impact on the Earth. Participants will learn about the most environmentally friendly choices for North Texas yards, how to find low resource-use products, how to reduce, reuse, and recycle, along with many more helpful tips for creating a more sustainable home.

Once you register, make sure to check your email for which virtual meeting app will be used for the event. Registration is suggested even if you know you will not be able to attend, since a recording of the class will be emailed out the day after the class.

Click here to sign up.

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