Metro Water Services offers a variety of educational webinars and workshops for the public including programs on recycling and reducing waste, composting, gardening, sustainability and more. All scheduled live events will be posted on this page with a link to register.
Featured Webinar
On-Demand Videos of Workshops
Check out our on-demand webinars and virtual workshops to get all the same great information whenever is convenient for you.
Webinar Descriptions
The following webinars are offered on an on-going basis.
Smart Gardening with Tennessee Smart Yards
Tennessee Smart Yards are gardens and yards that use research-based landscaping and environmentally friendly practices. The practices improve water quality in neighborhood creeks and streams and help you create the outdoor space you desire. Individuals, groups, and businesses can get certified through this free program.
Sustainable in the City
Sustainable in the City is a podcast co-hosted by Urban Green Lab and Zero Waste Nashville that highlights the small sustainable actions that are making a big impact on Nashville. We chat with everyday Nashvillians like your neighbors, coworkers, and fellow community members. From reducing waste to planting trees, our guests share their stories about the benefits, barriers, and motivators behind everyday choices. Episodes air on the third Tuesday of each month. Sustainable in the City can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Tune in and be inspired by the power of individual action!
Sustainable in the City Podcast (on buzzsprout.com)
Recycle Right Lunch n’ Learn
Do you have questions about recycling in Nashville? Join us for this virtual lunch 'n' learn workshop to learn about the importance of recycling and how to Recycle Right. This webinar will cover:
- The 3 Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
- How recycling works in Nashville
- What can and cannot be recycled
- Why not everything can be recycled
Each webinar includes a chance to win a Zero Waste prize.
The Dirt on Composting
Backyard composting is an easy way to reduce your food waste and improve your garden soil to help plants grow. In this virtual workshop, you’ll learn about what compost is, why composting is good for the environment and your garden, and how to start composting at home. Each webinar includes two chances to win an Earth Machine Compost Bin.