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Home / News / Stay Informed / Inspired Gardens: The Water-wise Landscapes of Washington County

April 29, 2026

Inspired Gardens: The Water-wise Landscapes of Washington County

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The next time you are seeking some inspiration for your yard, look no farther than Tualatin SWCD’s Water-wise Landscapes of Washington County Online Storymap! You can use this resource to scout at your next local adventure to find great demonstration of water-wise landscaping, naturescaping, and bringing in native plants.

Learn what naturescaping looks like in practice with our online self-guided tour map of landscapes that reduce water use and provide wildlife habitat.

The Water-wise Landscapes map provides recommendations for gardens, arboretums, and landscapes to visit for your naturescaping inspiration.

The map includes:

  • tour stop locations
  • hours
  • photos
  • suggestions for your visit
  • garden features
  • accessibility guidance
  • parking tips
  • and more!

Along the way, don’t forget about our many resources and the support we offer to take your backyard and landscapes to the next level.

Browse the online StoryMap.

Explore the map on any computer, table, or phone! The tool is designed to be accessible in many formats, whether you’re on-the-go or deep in your research project at home.

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Happy exploring! The map is available in English and Spanish.

Visit the water-wise landscapes map by clicking the graphic below.

Explore usted el mapa y encuentre insparcion. Codigo de QR en la pagina de web.

Interested in print copies of the map flyer to distribute in classrooms, libraries, parks, etc.? We can deliver copies for free for use in Washington County. Request copies by emailing education@tualatinswcd.org with the quantity you would like in English and in Spanish

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Written by Adriana Lovell, Education & Outreach Program Coordinator

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