Rain Garden (File Photo – Doreen Jones)
Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) will mark Water Awareness Month this May with a series of free public events designed to highlight water sustainability, conservation, and community resilience. The annual campaign, observed by utilities across the country, focuses on educating residents about protecting one of the world’s most vital natural resources.
By News Desk
Throughout the month, PWP will host workshops, tours, and family-friendly activities across Pasadena, many of which require advance registration. Full event details are available at PWP’s campaign website, “The Ripple Effect.”
One of the featured initiatives, “Garden Show and Tell,” runs from April 27 through June 12 and encourages customers to showcase their transition from traditional turf to drought-tolerant landscaping. Weekly winners will be highlighted online as “Garden of the Week,” with participants receiving native plants while supplies last.
PWP will also bring outreach directly to residents at local farmers markets. On May 2, staff will appear at the Victory Park Farmers Market, followed by a May 12 visit to the Villa Parke Farmers Market. Attendees can learn about water-saving tools, receive giveaways, and enter raffles for native plants.
Educational programming continues with a garden design workshop on May 7 at the Robinson Park Recreation Center, presented in partnership with Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. The session will cover rainwater capture, irrigation efficiency, and drought-tolerant plant selection.
A virtual Water Town Hall will take place May 13 via Zoom, offering residents insight into Pasadena’s water sources, infrastructure, and delivery systems.
Family programming includes a preschool storytime event on May 19 at the Jefferson Branch Library, where children ages 3 to 5 can participate in water-themed stories, crafts, and demonstrations led by PWP staff.
Outdoor experiences round out the schedule. A guided tour of the Arroyo Seco watershed will be held May 22, offering a two-mile walk exploring local water resource enhancements. The following day, registered participants can tour the Monk Hill Water Facility to learn about water treatment, storage, and its historical role in Pasadena’s supply system.
All Water Awareness Month events are free, though some require advance registration.
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