DEMONSTRATION GARDEN & WATER CONSERVATION PATCH

With your den, pack, or family complete the following requirements to earn this patch:

1.      Visit the Demonstration Garden and complete the following:

a.      Explain why landscaping is important to water conservation.

b.      Identify six different garden themes displayed in the Demonstration Garden.

c.       Identify two different methods of irrigation used in the Demonstration Garden.

d.      Name three water-wise plants native to Utah.

e.       Name three different kinds of turf grass in the Demonstration Garden.

2.      Explain where the water we use in our homes comes from.  Explain where it ends up after it is used.

3.      Identify where most indoor water is used.

4.      Name three ways to conserve water indoors.

5.      Explain how most outdoor water is used.

6.      Name three ways to conserve water outdoors.

Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District Demonstration Garden

8215 S. 1300 W., West Jordan

Phone: 1-877-728-3420

Web site: www.conservationgardenpark.org

Summer Hours (May 1 – Sep 30):

Mon - Sat, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Winter Hours (Oct 1 – Apr 30):

Mon – Fri, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Admission is free

This patch may be purchased at a local Scout Shop.