Surprise – Master Gardener Class: Tree Maintenance

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

This class will teach participants what kind of plant maintenance is necessary for healthy trees. How and when to prune, fertilizing, watering, and care tips for spring and summer.

Free

Surprise – Plant Selection and Installation

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

This class will give participants an understanding of what plants grow well here in the valley. For anyone wanting to plant non-natives we will try to provide possible amendments needed or we can recommend a native counter-part. Other topics include when and where to plant trees, shrubs or ornamentals, and winter plant maintenance. This program is intended for participants that …

Free

Surprise – Master Gardener Class: Pollinator Gardening

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

Pollinators are in trouble across the country but you can make a difference! Adding the right plants to your landscape provides nectar and a place to raise their young. We can all create safe spaces for pollinators to thrive. You will learn the basics of creating a pollinator habitat and how to build on your efforts year after year.

Free

Surprise – Desert Adapted Plants

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

Are you new to desert living? Have you wondered what can you grow besides cactus? This class with describe typical urban desert landscapes and how plants survive in our climate. You will be armed with the knowledge to choose a variety of plants that can transform your outdoor space, and lower your water bill!

Free

Mesa – How Will Arizona’s Future Be Shaped by Water?

Sarah Porter is Director of the Kyl Center for Water Policy at ASU’s Morrison Institute for Public Policy.  As Arizona state director of the National Audubon Society, she led a multi-state initiative to protect and restore important river habitats.  Sarah brings to the project familiarity with the Arizona water management community and knowledge of Western water law.  Join us for a timely …

Free

Surprise – Water Conservation Heroes (Youth Program)

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

Bring your cape and get ready to save the day! By learning how much water we typically use, what actions “cost” the most, and what actions conserve our water, we will be conservation heroes in no time!

Free

Queen Creek – Citrus Clinic

Town of Queen Creek Library 21802 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek, AZ, United States

Growing backyard fruit in our low desert can be challenging. However, with knowledge and proper care, home gardeners can find success. Join us and learn from a Master Gardener how to care for the citrus fruit growing in your yard.

Free

Peoria – Pruning – It’s Different in the Desert

City of Peoria Community Center 8335 W. Jefferson Street, Peoria, AZ, United States

Is that cute young tree or shrub in the yard growing into a rangy blob? Pruning shrubs and trees the wrong way, too often, or at the wrong time of year can be fatal to your plants. Learn from a certified arborist and landscape expert on how to properly prune your shrubs and trees.

Free

Chandler – What Drought Means for Chandler

City of Chandler Basha Library 5990 S Val Vista Dr, Chandler, Arizona

You may have heard that after decades of drought, we are now facing the first-ever shortage declaration on the Colorado River. If you are wondering what this may mean for you as a Chandler resident, this program is for you. This class will provide an understanding of drought conditions and the impacts of the shortage declaration. We will also discuss …

Free

Green Living Magazine Health, Wellness, & Water Expo

Join Green Living magazine and Discover Avondale for important day of interactive educational panels focused on health, wellness, and the state of water in Arizona. This event is free and open to the public and business community, and will provide valuable information on achieving optimal health and wellness, along with the important role that water plays in our lives. Between …

Free

Queen Creek – Smart Irrigation Controllers

Town of Queen Creek Library 21802 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek, AZ, United States

If you leave town in the summer or hate going out each month to adjust your irrigation controller, you may want to look at purchasing a smart controller. Smart controllers take into account local daily weather conditions and water accordingly. Learn the ins and outs of this new breed of irrigation controller and see if it is right for you and your yard.

Free

Chandler – Smart Irrigation Controllers

City of Chandler Sunset Library 4930 W Ray Rd, Chandler, AZ, United States

Smart controllers automatically adjust your irrigation schedule by not watering when it rains, applying more water during the hot dry summer, and reducing runoff on slopes through cycle and soaking. Learn how to program your smart controller to water efficiently based on your landscape's design, the type of plants, and weather conditions.

Free