Water Use It Wisely

Chandler - Creating a Desert Oasis Part I
2022-10-12 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Phoenix) | ASU Chandler Innovation Center, 249 E. Chicago St., Chandler, AZ, 85225, 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.

Glendale - Creating Drought Resilient Landscapes
2022-10-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Treeland, Treeland Nursery, Mesa, 85210, 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.

Chandler - Creating a Desert Oasis Part II
2022-10-13 18:00 - 19:30 | ASU Chandler Innovation Center, 249 E. Chicago St., Chandler, AZ, 85225, United States

Surprise - Desert Lawn Care
2022-10-15 09:00 - 23:00 | AZ
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.

Peoria - Container Gardening
2022-10-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Peoria Rio Vista Recreation Center, 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ, 85381, 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.

Tempe - Tree Pruning and Tool Care
2022-10-22 11:00 - 12:30 | Tempe Public Library, 3500 S Rural Rd. Tempe, AZ 85282, 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe, Arizona, 85282, 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.

Glendale - Water-Wise Strategies for Vegetable Gardening
2022-10-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Treeland, Treeland Nursery, Mesa, 85210, 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.

West Valley Water Association - HOA Resilient Water Management
2022-11-01 18:30 - 19:30 | Treeland, Treeland Nursery, Mesa, 85210, United States
Offered in collaboration with the West Valley Water Association members, this free class will help demystify the challenges associated with large-landscape and common area landscape management. Geared towards HOA Board Members, Property Managers, and interested homeowners, this free workshop is open to the public via Zoom (registration required).

Surprise - Irrigation Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Repair
2022-11-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Surprise Water Education Center, 16000 N. Civic Center Plaza (north side of the Surprise City Hall Campus), Suprise, 85374, United States
Irrigation Specialist, Dave Pratt will share tips on finding and fixing leaks, and overall irrigation system maintenance and troubleshooting.

Peoria - Desert Composting
2022-11-05 10:00 - 11:30 | Peoria Rio Vista Recreation Center, 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ, 85381, United States
Trash bin full of yard waste? Let’s turn that waste into money by composting it to re-use in your landscape and gardens. You will learn what you can compost, how to keep the material “cooking” and some beneficial critters that are your gardens best friend.

Goodyear/Avondale: Find & Fix Leaks at Home, Plus Indoor Water Efficiency
2022-11-08 17:30 - 19:00 | AZ
Led by water conservation professionals, this workshop will guide you through the process of finding common leaks, as well as provide tips for indoor water efficiency.
This class is offered as a hybrid option: either in-person or via Zoom; however, the hybrid option has limited access to instructors for questions.
Advanced registration required.

Chandler - Easy Irrigation Troubleshooting Repair
2022-11-08 18:00 - 19:30 | ASU Chandler Innovation Center, 249 E. Chicago St., Chandler, AZ, 85225, United States
Keeping your sprinkler and bubbler systems in top shape will ensure you use just the right amount of water. Learn what the different components are and how they are assembled. Learn how to do simple things like replacing nozzles all the way to diagnosing and repairing irrigation valves.

Peoria - Selecting the Right Plant for the Right Place
2022-11-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Peoria Rio Vista Recreation Center, 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ, 85381, United States
The key to a healthy plant that thrives for decades can boil down to one phrase, the right plant for the right place. In this class we will talk about how to choose the correct location for plants and properly selecting a plant so that your landscape can thrive while you save on unneeded water and maintenance.

Chandler - Container Gardening
2022-11-15 18:00 - 19:30 | ASU Chandler Innovation Center, 249 E. Chicago St., Chandler, AZ, 85225, United States
Get familiar with a wide variety of intriguing sculptural forms that can embellish your desert landscape. These plants are drought tolerant and low maintenance, yet provide a range of color, texture, and size – who could ask for more? Learn how to use them for maximum effect in your garden.

Tempe - How to Use the Landscape Watering by the Numbers Guide
2022-11-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Microsoft Teams, World Wide Web
Become more familiar with this valuable guide to better manage watering frequency, appropriate soil moisture depth and proper watering techniques for different landscape plants.
The workshop will be held on Microsoft Teams (Link provided closer to workshop date).

Surprise - Master Gardener Class: Tree Maintenance
2022-11-18 09:00 - 10:00 | Surprise Water Education Center, 16000 N. Civic Center Plaza (north side of the Surprise City Hall Campus), Suprise, 85374, 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.

Surprise - Plant Selection and Installation
2022-11-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Surprise Water Education Center, 16000 N. Civic Center Plaza (north side of the Surprise City Hall Campus), Suprise, 85374, 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 may want to replace vegetation lost during monsoons, new landscapes, or yard makeovers.

Surprise - Master Gardener Class: Pollinator Gardening
2022-12-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Surprise Water Education Center, 16000 N. Civic Center Plaza (north side of the Surprise City Hall Campus), Suprise, 85374, 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.

Surprise - Desert Adapted Plants
2022-12-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Surprise Water Education Center, 16000 N. Civic Center Plaza (north side of the Surprise City Hall Campus), Suprise, 85374, 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!

Mesa - How Will Arizona’s Future Be Shaped by Water?
2022-12-17 15:00 - 16:00 | AZ
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 conversation about water and what comes next.
This program supports the City of Mesa’s Climate Action Plan (MCAP), a Mayor and Council priority initiative to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, build resilience in our community, and address the negative outcomes of a changing climate.
This will be a recorded session–please register and we will send you the Zoom link. Or you may attend in person.
Location: Mesa Red Mountain Library, 635 N Power Road, or Zoom

Surprise - Water Conservation Heroes (Youth Program)
2022-12-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Surprise Water Education Center, 16000 N. Civic Center Plaza (north side of the Surprise City Hall Campus), Suprise, 85374, 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!

Queen Creek – Citrus Clinic
2023-01-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Town of Queen Creek Library, 21802 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek, AZ, 85142, 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.

Peoria – Pruning - It’s Different in the Desert
2023-01-21 09:30 - 11:00 | City of Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street, Peoria, AZ, 85345, 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.

Chandler – What Drought Means for Chandler
2023-01-24 18:00 - 19:00 | City of Chandler Basha Library, 5990 S Val Vista Dr, Chandler, Arizona, 85249
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 the measures Chandler has taken to prepare for droughts and shortage.

Green Living Magazine Health, Wellness, & Water Expo
2023-01-26 08:00 - 15:00 | AZ
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 panels, event attendees can visit multiple booths featuring health and wellness products along with various treatments and services, in addition to speaking with industry experts. From integrative medicine physicians and naturopaths, to nutritionists, farmers, and more, these experts will provide advice to attendees on how to make the healthiest choices for their lifestyle, in addition to key takeaways regarding the state of food and agriculture in Arizona.
Location:
Avondale Visitors & Conference Center
11490 Civic Center Drive
Avondale AZ 85323

Queen Creek – Smart Irrigation Controllers
2023-01-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Town of Queen Creek Library, 21802 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek, AZ, 85142, 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.

Chandler – Smart Irrigation Controllers
2023-02-04 09:30 - 11:00 | City of Chandler Sunset Library, 4930 W Ray Rd, Chandler, AZ, 85226, 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.

Mesa's Resident’s Guide to Water Conservation
2023-02-07 18:00 - 19:00 | AZ
Tue., Feb. 7, 6-7 p.m. on Zoom. In this 60 minute online program you will:

Get the latest news about drought and our water supplies
Learn how saving water means protecting the environment while keeping more money in your pocket
Find out how water is typically used in a household
Hear how to get a free Water-Saving Kit
Learn about Mesa’s “Cash for Grass” program for residents and HOAs
Get Mesa’s top indoor and landscape tips on how to save water

The Resident’s Guide to Mesa is a series of free classes with useful information to support Mesa residents who want to improve their neighborhoods. They are provided by Mesa’s Community Engagement Department. Learn about additional classes and programs they offer.

Chandler – When in Drought, Conserve
2023-02-07 18:00 - 19:00 | City of Chandler Downtown Library, 22 S Delaware St, Chandler, AZ, 85225, United States
Chandler initiated its water conservation program in 1990 with the goal of instilling a strong water conservation ethic and permanently reducing water use. We have seen great success; however multiple decades of drought and a looming shortage should motivate us all to further examine our water use for long-term sustainability. This class will provide tools and resources to determine if you are using more water than necessary as well as ways to effectively implement water savings into your daily activities.

Peoria – Vegetable Gardening in Peoria
2023-02-11 09:30 - 11:00 | Peoria Rio Vista Recreation Center, 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ, 85381, United States
The time to plan and plant your spring garden is here! Nothing is tastier than a fresh meal made from
homegrown vegetables. Learn what garden plants do the best in our climate and some gardening do’s and
don’ts for Arizona that will help your plants thrive and provide this spring.
