Glendale – Bird Walk and Talk at the Xeriscape Garden

Glendale Main Library 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, Arizona

Take a leisurely stroll through the Glendale Xeriscape (low-water-use) Demonstration Garden that surrounds the Glendale Main Library. Joe Ford, with Sonoran Audubon Society, will lead a guided tour on bird and plant species, followed by a plant exchange*. We recommend wearing close-toed shoes, a hat, and sunglasses. *To create a successful plant exchange, participants are asked to donate seeds, plants, …

Free

Peoria – Home Energy Efficiency

Peoria Rio Vista Recreation Center 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ, United States

Energy bill always seem to be on the rise, which makes efficiency a smart goal for everyone. Our energy expert will walk you through basic home efficiency problem areas and tips on how to lower your energy use while staying comfortable.

Free

Surprise – Desert Gardening for Beginners: Vegetable Gardens

Surprise Water Education Center 16000 N. Civic Center Plaza (north side of the Surprise City Hall Campus), Suprise, United States

Master Gardeners will show novice and experienced gardeners alike how to get the most out of their vegetable garden! Fall gardening is why we love living in the desert, a complete guide from soil preparation to harvest will have you enjoying your fruits of labor in no time.

Free

Surprise – Water Cycle Mania (Youth Program)

Surprise Water Education Center 16000 N. Civic Center Plaza (north side of the Surprise City Hall Campus), Suprise, United States

Explore Arizona’s water cycle through interactive games, crafts, and a scavenger hunt through the xeriscape garden!

Free

Chandler – Creating a Desert Oasis Part I

ASU Chandler Innovation Center 249 E. Chicago St., Chandler, AZ, United States

This two-part series will teach you the basics about landscaping in our desert. You will learn the concepts of design, the desert plant palette, plant selection and plant combinations.

Free

Glendale – Creating Drought Resilient Landscapes

Treeland Treeland Nursery, Mesa, United States

The Southwestern United States, including Arizona, has been in a drought for more than 22 years. Is your landscape equipped to thrive in our dry climate? Increase the resiliency and health of your landscape, while saving time and water. Jonathan Manning, certified Arborist and local Nurseryman, will share the tricks of the trade.

Free

Chandler – Creating a Desert Oasis Part II

ASU Chandler Innovation Center 249 E. Chicago St., Chandler, AZ, United States

This two-part series will teach you the basics about landscaping in our desert. You will learn the concepts of design, the desert plant palette, plant selection and plant combinations.

Free

Surprise – Desert Lawn Care

Keeping beautiful grass in the desert can be challenging, let Surprise Water help keep your yard attractive while also keeping your water bill down! Irrigation Specialists will cover the basics of proper maintenance, fertilizing, and watering for a beautiful, water-efficient lawn.

Free

Peoria – Container Gardening

Peoria Rio Vista Recreation Center 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ, United States

Want to grow plants but don’t have the yard space for in-ground plants? Join us as our garden guru talks about planting in containers, container types, potting mix, water, fertilizing, and plants that do well in containers in Arizona.

Free

Tempe – Tree Pruning and Tool Care

Tempe Public Library, 3500 S Rural Rd. Tempe, AZ 85282 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe, Arizona, United States

Watch Tempe’s Urban Forester demonstrate how to properly prune and maintain landscape trees for health and safety. Learn about the best tools for landscape care and proper maintenance to maintain tool longevity and plant health. 

Free

Glendale – Water-Wise Strategies for Vegetable Gardening

Treeland Treeland Nursery, Mesa, United States

Are you looking to improve water efficiency in your vegetable garden? Master Gardener and Educator, Melissa Kruse-Peeples, will share how a water-wise edible garden can save money and produce a healthy harvest. This class will cover planting schedules, plant variety recommendations, and simple DIY techniques to save and recycle water.

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