Mesa’s Milkweeds for Monarchs

Gail Morris, Coordinator of the Southwest Monarch Study, will discuss how to attract Monarchs and other butterfly species to your garden. The numbers of Monarch butterflies are declining due to loss of their natural habitat. You can help by adding native plants, especially milkweeds, to your landscape or by creating Monarch Waystations. Donna DiFrancesco, City of Mesa Conservation Coordinator, will …

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Annual SRP Water Conservation Expo

The 14th annual Water Conservation Expo is being held virtually this year with three dates to choose from - March 13, March 16 and March 18. Hear from water professionals and get water conservation tips. About the Expo The SRP Water Expo brings together members of our community, virtually, to celebrate water in the Valley and discover ways to conserve …

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Annual SRP Water Conservation Expo

The 14th annual Water Conservation Expo is being held virtually this year with three dates to choose from - March 13, March 16 and March 18. Hear from water professionals and get water conservation tips. About the Expo The SRP Water Expo brings together members of our community, virtually, to celebrate water in the Valley and discover ways to conserve …

Free

Annual SRP Water Conservation Expo

The 14th annual Water Conservation Expo is being held virtually this year with three dates to choose from - March 13, March 16 and March 18. Hear from water professionals and get water conservation tips. About the Expo The SRP Water Expo brings together members of our community, virtually, to celebrate water in the Valley and discover ways to conserve …

Free

Mesa’s Xeriscape: Landscaping with Style in the Arizona Desert

Zoom World Wide Web

What is xeriscape and how do you pronounce it? In this presentation, you’ll learn how to use seven common-sense design principles to help you create or maintain a beautiful desert landscape. Discover how to create a sense of place while attracting birds and butterflies all while saving water, too. Horticulturist and Conservation Coordinator, Donna DiFrancesco, from the City of Mesa …

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Mesa’s Summer Savings by Reducing Water and Energy Use at Home

Zoom World Wide Web

Looking for summer savings? Between hot, dry summers and having more electronics to plug in, utility bills can be a major expense for any household. We can help! Learn about solar incentives, rebates for electric vehicles, landscape incentives, and so much more in this lunchtime webinar. The City of Mesa Water Conservation and Energy office and SRP are teaming up …

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Mesa’s Plants to Provide Shade, Color, and Wildlife

Zoom World Wide Web

Would you like to attract birds or butterflies to your yard or perhaps you are looking for year-round color, or a cool, shady retreat? By selecting plants that are well-adapted to our desert climate you’ll have less maintenance and more time and money to enjoy your beautiful landscape. Horticulturist and Conservation Coordinator, Donna DiFrancesco, from the City of Mesa Environmental …

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PHX Water Virtual Workshops – Trees: Best Management Practices

Trees: Best Management Practices and Growing ​Thursday, Aug. 19th 2021 | 12 - 1PM Phoenix Water has partnered with Trees Matter to offer a best management practices workshop. Participants will learn basic watering techniques, preparing trees for each season, identifying tree issues including common pests and diseases, and basic pruning including young tree pruning and when to hire an arborist. Gain to​​ols …

Glendale – Building Healthy Desert Soils

Bring your desert soils back to life by using stormwater, plant trimmings, compost, and more. Discover how to assess soil type, understand how it is layered, and its infiltration capacity. Charlie Alcorn, Program Coordinator with Watershed Management Group, will discuss how these practices are a great way to have a more productive and healthy urban landscape! Sponsored by the city …

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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 …