Water Use It Wisely

Program Your Irrigation Controller
2016-03-10 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Phoenix)
Irrigation Specialist Bill Casenhiser will help you take control of your landscape watering with step-by-step instructions. You’ll get hands-on practice setting and adjusting the time on an irrigation controller.

Landscape Watering Workshop - Burton Barr Central Library
2016-03-10 18:30 - 20:00
Learn how to properly water your landscape to save time and increase the health and beauty of your plants. Participants will receive a rain gauge and three publications, including Landscape Watering by the Numbers.

To RSVP for class(es), e-mail tina.sleeper@phoenix.gov or call 602-534-3950. Walk-ins will be permitted to attend, but space is limited.

4th Annual Run for World Water
2016-03-12 07:00 - 10:00
Give meaning to your miles by running in the 4th Annual Run for World Water 5K and helping Water for People reduce water poverty in the developing countries of Africa, Asia, Central and South America.
The Run for World Water 5K is a USATF certified course and will be professionally timed by Startline Racing. Immediately following the 5K start will be a 1K walk around the lake, followed by a Kid’s Lollipop Run (50 yard dash). There will be fun for the whole family with a DJ, face painting, kids’ inflatables, and free snacks!
T-shirt and goodie bags will be provided for all 5K and 1K pre-registrants and, while supplies last, for registrants who register in person on the day of the event.
Visit the Water – Use It Wisely booth for free water conservation materials.

Create Your Own Oasis
2016-03-12 09:00 - 12:00 | IMG_0487
This two-class series will teach you the basics designing home landscapes that create attractive, comfortable, functional and sustainable yards appropriate for our location in the Southwest. You will learn the concepts of design, how to plan for small spaces, the desert plant palette, plant selection and plant combinations.
This class is free, but you must register as space is limited. www.chandleraz.gov/water

Drip Irrigation Design & Installation
2016-03-12 10:00 - 13:00
Simple things you need to know to make your drip irrigation system efficient and easy to maintain. Irrigation Specialist Jeff Lee will show you how to design and install a drip system.

Liberty Wildlife's Wild about Wildlife Fun Fair
2016-03-13 13:00 - 16:00
Come Meet the Animals and
LEARN all about WILDLIFE…
• WILD arts and crafts activities
• Baby Bird Baby Shower
Donations accepted – libertywildlife.org
• Dangerous Trash Info & Safety Tips
• Interact with our Bird Ambassadors
Call 480.998.5550 for more info
EVENT PARTNERS & VOLUNTEERS WANTED
Visit the Water – Use It Wisely booth for free water conservation materials and prizes.

Find & Fix Leaks that are Draining your Budget
2016-03-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2016-04-21 18:00 - 19:00
Learn how to read your property’s water meter and use it to find leaks inside and outside your home.

Fruit Trees in the desert
2016-03-16 18:00 - 20:30
From exotic to native fruits this class describes over 20 different types of fruit in detail. Discussion will cover water, fertilizer, pollination, fruit thinning and planting tips. Speaker: Jonathan Manning, Certified Arborist , Tree farmer at Elgin Tree Farm. Please register at eavila@avondale.org or by calling Esmie Avila at 623.333.4422.

Glendale Garden Gathering
2016-03-19 09:30 - 14:00 | Drab to Fab Before
Free event with garden and wildlife exhibitors, kids’ activities, and amazing gardening classes!
*Get a free, Arizona-friendly plant after attending a gardening class.
9:30 – 11 a.m. – Invite Wildlife to Your Yard
Welcome birds, butterflies, and bees to your yard by providing them with food, shelter, water, and nesting sites.
11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. – Stunning Yards are Going Native!
Learn about the beauty and diversity of Sonoran desert plants.
*Funded by the Arizona Game and Fish Department Heritage Fund.

Register at 623.930.3760 or greenliving@glendaleaz.com at click here for flyer

"Smart" Irrigation Controllers
2016-03-19 10:00 - 13:00
A new generation of irrigation controllers can automatically adjust your irrigation schedule based on your yard’s needs and changes in weather conditions. Learn how this technology can save up to 30 percent on your outdoor watering with Irrigation Specialist Jeff Lee.

Rainwater Harvesting
2016-03-22 18:30 - 20:45 | DRAB TO FAB BACKYARD REHAB: AND THE WINNER IS…
A Certified Water Harvesting Practitioner will show you how to design an earth-friendly yard to collect or utilize rainwater from roofs, driveways, patios and sidewalks that can reduce your water consumption. Bring a sketch or site plan of your property to refer to during the workshop.
This class is free but you must register as space is limited. www.chandleraz.gov/water

Color your World with Plants
2016-03-23 17:30 - 19:30 | telephone-586266_1920
Learn how to beautify your landscape with colorful low-water-use plants from Master Gardner and Arborist, Cathy Rymer.

Desert plant care
2016-03-24 18:00 - 20:30
Are you frustrated with your landscape? You’re not alone. Many of us are unsure how to grow plants in the low desert’s alkaline soil and challenging climate. Come learn what plants need to flourish here and how to keep them happy and healthy including, fertilizing and controlling weeds, pests and diseases. Speaker: Cathy Rymer, Master Gardener, Horticulturist, Certified Irrigation Auditor. Please register at eavila@avondale.org or by calling Esmie Avila at 623.333.4422.

Landscape Makeover & Rainwater Harvesting
2016-03-24 18:00 - 20:30
Learn design basics including rainwater harvesting to jump start your landscape makeover. Landscape design professional Jo Miller will share tips and techniques on space planning and improved plant health.

Rain Gardens Workshop - Burton Barr Central Library
2016-03-24 18:30 - 20:00
Learn from a Certified Water Harvesting Practitioner how to design an earth-friendly
yard using simple earthworks and planting to passively cool your home. All attendees will receive helpful materials and
books. Attendees will also be entered into a drawing to receive tickets to the Desert Botanical Garden.

To RSVP for class(es), e-mail tina.sleeper@phoenix.gov or call 602-534-3950. Walk-ins will be permitted to attend, but space is limited.

Business of Water Summit 2016
2016-03-30 - 2016-03-31
Please join Protect the Flows, Change the Course and senior executives from leading companies, water & power utilities and dignitaries for the third Business of Water summit, March 30-31, 2016 in Phoenix, Arizona.
AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDING SESSIONS ON:

Water Partnerships: Plowing New Ground
Using your Brand to Move the Water Needle: Building Internal Buy-In and External Communications
Water Policy Priorities and Principles
Market-Based Solutions for Maximizing Liquid Assets
Multiple Benefit River Restoration: Partnering to Keep the Water Flowing
Reuse and Recycling

Speakers Confirmed from these Businesses & Organizations:
Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry
City of Phoenix Water Services Department
Colorado River District
Gammage and Burnham
Intel Corporation
Miller Coors
Nestle
New Belgium Brewing
PepsiCo
Salt River Project
Squire Patton Boggs
Think Parallax Plus more coming on board every day!
CLICK HERE FOR A FULL DRAFT AGENDA FOR THE 2 DAY SUMMIT
Focused within the Colorado River Basin, the Business of Water Summit will:

Educate and engage business leaders on sustainable water use and management, water conservation, and healthy rivers through presentations of corporate best practices and sharing of case studies on water efficiency, conservation and reuse
Convene business leaders, policy makers, water managers, and NGOs to advance bi-partisan water sustainability policy principles within the Colorado River Basin (AZ, CA, CO, NM, NV, UT, WY)
Provide companies with opportunities to highlight their corporate water stewardship activities via case studies, op-eds, news articles, social media, and presentations
Watch the video from last year’s summit held in Las Vegas here.

Why should you attend? The West is reeling from drought and low reservoir levels. Demand from the Colorado River exceeds supply and regions dependent on the river may face allocation cuts in coming years. The summit is an opportunity to share innovations and best practices on water conservation and sustainability – charting a course to balance water demands for industry, cities, agriculture and recreation in the West.
REGISTER HERE! When you register you will receive an email to book your room at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix with our conference room rate. Early bird rates good until January 15th!
Two tours will be available on Friday, April 1 in the Phoenix area following the summit. You can register for a tour when you complete your summit registration.

Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden Tour
2016-04-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2016-04-23 10:00 - 12:00 | olla_container
Take a walking tour (approximately two miles) through the Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden at Chaparral Park with caretaker Bill Casenhiser. This demonstration garden is home to over 7,000 plants from 200 species. See water-thrifty plants in action and have your desert plant questions answered by an expert.

Plant Care in the Desert
2016-04-07 18:00 - 20:30
Horticulturist and Master Gardener Kirti Mathura will cover proper techniques for watering, fertilizing, pruning and other maintenance tips for your desert garden.

Do It Yourself Sprinkler Design & Installation
2016-04-07 18:00 - 20:45 | DRAB TO FAB BACKYARD REHAB: AND THE WINNER IS…
Learn how to design, install and operate an efficient sprinkler system. This class will teach you properly locate and place sprinkler heads and valves. You’ll also explore the latest innovations in water efficient lawn watering equipment.

This class is free but you must register as space is limited. www.chandleraz.gov/water

Learn to Prune
2016-04-08 10:30 - 13:30 | olla_container
Pruning promotes the beauty, strength and health of your trees and shrubs. Learn basic pruning cuts in a hands-on outdoor setting from ISA Certified Arborist John Eisenhower. This popular class fills quickly so register early!

Irrigation Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Repair
2016-04-09 10:00 - 13:00
Get the basics on good maintenance practices, troubleshooting and techniques to keep your landscape irrigation system running smoothly from Irrigation Specialist Jeff Lee.

Southwestern Tree & Shrub Care
2016-04-14 18:00 - 20:30
Master Gardener Carol Stuttard will provide tips and tricks for the care of trees and shrubs in the southwest. Just in time for Arbor Day!

The ABC's of Landscape Watering & Timer Operation
2016-04-14 18:00 - 20:45 | DRAB TO FAB BACKYARD REHAB: AND THE WINNER IS…
Wondering about how long, how much and when to water your landscape? This class will take the mystery out of irrigation and will teach you the how, when and where of landscape watering. Participants will learn how to program an irrigation timer using actual controllers (timers).
This class is free but you must register as space is limited. www.chandleraz.gov/water

Desert Tree Care & Demonstration
2016-04-16 09:30 - 12:00 | Drab to Fab Before
This two-part class, taught by a certified arborist, will include an indoor presentation and an outdoor demonstration on tree planting, watering, and pruning.
Register at 623.930.3760 or greenliving@glendaleaz.com

Scottsdale Water at the Old Town Scottsdale Farmer's Market
2016-04-23 08:00 - 13:00
Free water conservation materials & free saplings (while supplies last).

Save Your Trees from Storm Damage
2016-05-10 18:30 - 20:45 | DRAB TO FAB BACKYARD REHAB: AND THE WINNER IS…
Join an ISA certified arborist for this presentation on how to avoid common mistakes that contribute to tree failure in storms and when and how to find a professional when needed.
This class is free but you must register as space is limited. www.chandleraz.gov/water

Irrigation Basics Explained
2016-05-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Drab to Fab Before
Learn about common irrigation problems and fixes from an irrigation specialist.
Register at 623.930.3760 or greenliving@glendaleaz.com

Zoner and the Drip - Free Puppet Show
2016-06-20 14:00 - 15:00
Foothills Library – June 20th
Velma Teague Library – July 20th
Glendale Main Library – July 28th
Zoner is a newcomer to Arizona who is not used to the desert climate. He meets Drip, a water drop, who takes him on a journey. Entertaining & informative post-show discussion included. First-come, first-served. Recommended for K-3rd grade, families & tourists. Not for preschool groups.
