Drip by Drip: Irrigation Plumbing Principles

Learn the basic plumbing principles behind drip irrigation! Walk away with the knowledge to design, build, and troubleshoot your own system.
About this Event

In a region where water conservation is no longer optional, drip irrigation is one of the smartest changes a gardener can make. In this hands-on workshop, we'll cover the fundamentals of pressure and flow, explore why small obstructions and fine sediment can spell trouble for a drip system's low-pressure design, and learn how proper filtration keeps everything running smoothly.
Participants will assemble a small working system from scratch, see how all the components connect, and work through real troubleshooting scenarios together. We'll also take a walk over to the nearby community garden to see a recently installed system in action, ask questions, and observe how the principles we covered translate to a real-world setup. Whether you're planning a backyard vegetable patch or a larger garden project, you'll leave with the confidence and know-how to get water flowing exactly where it needs to go.

What to Wear / Safety Notes Wear clothes and shoes that you don't mind getting a little wet and dirty.

Skill Level: This class is for beginner and intermediate skill levels.

Age Requirement: Participants must be 18 or older.

Important Workshop Details

• Attendees should arrive 15 minutes early to check in.
• Refunds are only allowed until 72 hours before the event.
• Bathrooms and refillable water stations are available on site.
• If a class does not reach a sustainable capacity, the instructor may cancel up to 48 hours before the event. In that case, all attendees will receive a full refund.

Questions? Contact us at [email protected].

Equitable Access We believe everyone deserves access to hands-on learning opportunities, regardless of income. That's why each workshop includes a limited number of Equitable Access seats.

To help us share these opportunities widely:

• Each participant may claim an Equitable Access seat once per quarter (every three months).
• These spots are first-come, first-served and limited by class size.
• If you've already used an equitable seat this quarter, we ask that you register at full price so others can benefit.

Please only claim these tickets if cost is truly a barrier for you — this helps ensure that those who need the support most can take part.