Surprise – Watering By the Numbers

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

It's as easy as 1-2-3! Water-wise landscaping matches how much water your plants really need with how much water your irrigation system applies. Additional topics included in this course are turf watering, irrigation system components, and controller programming.

Free

Avondale – Irrigation Repair & Maintenance

Avondale Public Works Classroom 399 E Lower Buckeye, Avondale, AZ, United States

Irrigation Specialist Dave Pratt will share tips on finding and fixing irrigation leaks, as well as provide overall irrigation system maintenance and troubleshooting advice in this hands-on class.

Free

Chandler – Watering Basics for a Healthy Landscape

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

Take the mystery out of watering your landscape by learning how often, how much, and how long you should water. You'll learn how to address dry areas in your lawn, irrigation parts and valves as well as, how to adjust stations on your irrigation controller.

Free

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