Drought-tolerant garden with cacti, succulents, rocks, gravel, and small colorful flowers in front of a beige wall.

Lose the Lawn Public Workshop with Tim Sullivan

Date & Time

November 14, 2026 from 10:00am to 12:00pm

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Venue

UCCE Merced Classroom

2145 Wardrobe Ave
Merced, CA 95348
United States

Event Type

Workshops

This is an in-person event

About the Event

UC Master Gardeners of Merced County presents "Lose the Lawn" , on Sat, November 14th from 10am-12pm. 
Presenter: Tim Sullivan, UC Master Gardener of Fresno County

This workshop will guide you through removing all or part of your lawn and replacing it with beautiful drought-tolerant plants, wildflowers, and California natives. Central Valley lawns require significant water, expense, and maintenance, but you may wish to keep some grass. Tim Sullivan will share his knowledge from fifteen years as a Master Gardener and hands-on experience in home gardens.

In this workshop, participants will learn:

- How to remove all or part of their lawn.
- How to replace grass with drought-tolerant plants, wildflowers, and California natives.
- Ways to reduce water use and lawn maintenance.
- Tips from Master Gardener Tim Sullivan's 15 years of experience.

Photo Credits: UC Master Gardeners of Merced County
* Walk-ins are encouraged and welcome
* Free event - Donations Accepted