UW Extension to Host Webinar Series on Managing Landscapes in Drought

Starting Thursday, June 11, University of Wyoming Extension will host a free three-part webinar series focused on caring for gardens, trees and turf during drought.

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, much of Wyoming is currently considered to be in moderate to extreme drought conditions.

The new webinar series, featuring experts from UW Extension, Colorado State University and Utah State University, is designed to help Wyoming residents navigate the challenges of maintaining landscapes under hot, dry conditions with limited water resources.

"Whether you are tending a yard or public space with trees, lawn grass or perennials, or cultivating a garden where you harvest fruits and vegetables, it can be challenging to choose the best watering strategy to keep your plants healthy until the drought subsides," says Jennifer Thompson, a UW Extension horticulture specialist. "We created this webinar series to help folks make these choices."

Webinars, presented via Zoom, will take place 6-7 p.m. Thursdays, June 11, 18 and 25.

Dates, topics and speakers are as follows:

June 11 -- "Setting Up Drip Irrigation for Drought-Resistant Landscapes and Gardens," presented by Jeff Edwards, UW Extension state small acreage horticulture specialist.

June 18 -- "Managing Trees Through Drought," presented by Alison O'Connor, professor of horticulture for Colorado State University Extension.

June 25 -- "Managing Turf Through Drought," presented by Kelly Kopp, Utah State University Extension water conservation and turf grass specialist.

Although the webinars are free and open to the public, registration is required. Registration can be completed here.

For additional information on caring for Wyoming gardens, trees and turf in drought conditions, visit https://uwagnews.com/2026/05/19/how-to-care-for-landscapes-and-gardens-in-drought/ or contact a local UW Extension office.

A second webinar series, focused on water-wise landscape planning, will take place later this year.

Email Thompson at [email protected] with questions.

About University of Wyoming Extension

UW Extension serves Wyoming communities by helping residents apply university research and resources to practical problems. Since 1914, UW Extension has provided educational programs and tools to the state's 23 counties and the Wind River Indian Reservation. From 4-H programming and pesticide safety education to food preservation and nutrition courses, UW Extension upholds the university's land-grant mission by offering learning opportunities for people of all ages. UW Extension staff members help Wyoming residents boost agricultural production; care for lawns and gardens; cultivate future leaders; support individual and community well-being; and develop thriving businesses. To learn more, visit https://www.uwyo.edu/uwe or call (307) 766-5124.