• Glendale – Desert Hardy and Resilient Landscapes

    Protect your landscape investment! Is your landscape equipped to thrive in our region’s climate? Andrew Pirrone, Water Conservation Coordinator for the city of Goodyear, will showcase practical methods to increase the resiliency and health of your landscape while still providing shade, color, and texture. Sponsored by the city of Glendale Water Services Department, Conservation and Sustainable Living Division. In order …

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  • Peoria – Home Energy Efficiency

    Rio Vista Recreation Center

    Are your energy bills on the rise, but you're not sure where to start to become more efficient? Our energy expert will walk you through basic home efficiency problem areas and tips on how to lower your energy use while staying comfortable. The class will also cover local and federal rebate and incentive programs. To register for in-person classes call …

  • PHX Water Virtual Workshops – Hydrate Your Yard

      Phoenix Water has partnered with Watershed Management Group to host a 5 plan series workshop to hydrate your neighborhood. Learn how to design an earth-friendly yard using simple earthworks and low-water-use plants. HYDRATE YOUR YARD: Learn to make a site assessment of your yard based on permaculture principles and find ways you can use land contouring to passively harvest rainwater on …

  • PHX Water Virtual Workshops – Hydrate Your Plants

    Phoenix Water has partnered with Watershed Management Group to host a 5 plan series workshop to hydrate your neighborhood. Learn how to design an earth-friendly yard using simple earthworks and low-water-use plants. HYDRATE YOUR PLANTS: In this session, we'll show you how to select low-water use plants compatible with our desert environment so you can create an appealing landscape, reduce …

  • Peoria – Container Gardening

    Rio Vista Recreation Center

    Want to grow plants but don't have the yard space for in-ground planters? Our plant expert will talk about container types and size, potting mix, water, fertilizer, and a list of plants that actually prefer growing in containers. Class includes a planting demonstration and participants will take home a free 2'' plant. To register for in-person classes call 623-773-7137 or …

  • Glendale – Save Money, Energy, and Water at Home

    The city of Glendale Water Services Department and SRP are teaming up to provide residents with easy tips on how to save money, energy, and water at home while promoting comfort and livability. Bonus: Glendale residents that respond to an online survey after the webinar will be entered in a random drawing for a chance to win great efficient prizes …

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  • PHX Water Virtual Workshops – Hydrate Your Soils

    Phoenix Water has partnered with Watershed Management Group to host a 5 plan series workshop to hydrate your neighborhood. Learn how to design an earth-friendly yard using simple earthworks and low-water-use plants. Hydrate Your Soils: In this session, we'll be talking about soil health. We'll look at your soil characteristics, how to best work with the soil type you've got, and …

  • PHX Water Virtual Workshops – Hydrate With Greywater

    Phoenix Water has partnered with Watershed Management Group to host a 5 plan series workshop to hydrate your neighborhood. Learn how to design an earth-friendly yard using simple earthworks and low-water-use plants. HYDRATE WITH GREYWATER: In this session, we'll share design considerations for gravity based greywater systems and laundry-to-landscape systems. We'll also touch on best practices for greywater reuse and …

  • Glendale – Bird-Friendly Backyard Habitats

    Grow native plants in your own landscape that will attract birds and other pollinators year-round. Jim Consolloy, an experienced gardener with Sonoran Audubon Society, will share a diversity of low-water-use plants to help you create an inviting wildlife sanctuary at home. Sponsored by the city of Glendale Water Services Department, Conservation and Sustainable Living Division. In order to attend, you …

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  • PHX Water Virtual Workshops – Vegetable Gardening in the Low Desert

    Vegetable Gardening in the Low Desert Wednesday, Oct 13th 2021 |  5:30 - 7P​M There’s nothing tastier than fresh vegetables grown from your own garden. The low desert provides gardeners with the opportunity to grow plants year-round, but that doesn't mean our gardens have it made in the shade. This class will cover site selection, soil preparation, plant selection, and maintenance …

  • Peoria – Transplanting and Cutting Success

    Rio Vista Recreation Center

    Learn all about how to successfully transplant plants and how to make cuttings of current plants, to grow elsewhere in the landscape. The instructor will also talk about certain plants that work best for cuttings and the best time of year to plant.

  • Mesa Water Sources, How We Use It, and Ways to Save It

    Go from being a passive water user to an active water steward by attending our Living Green series. This month’s topic is water and water conservation. Get your questions answered about the City of Mesa’s water supplies, what we are doing to manage our water resources, and how we use water in day-to-day operations. The program will include a short …

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