Water Use It Wisely

Peoria - Proper Plant Selection and Placement
2024-03-06 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Phoenix) | Peoria Rio Vista Recreation Center, 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ, 85381, United States
The key to a healthy, long-lasting plant can boil down to one phrase, “The right plant for the right place.”
In this class we will talk about how to properly select a plant and planting location, so your landscape can
thrive while you save on water and maintenance.
To register click here and look under “Green Living”
or call 623.773.7137

Glendale - Resourceful Desert Gardening
2024-03-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Glendale Main Library, 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, Arizona, 85302
Grow your garden on a budget! Propagating desert cacti, succulents, and herbaceous plants is one of the easiest ways to grow your garden while saving money. Jonathan Manning, from Elgin Nursery and Tree Farm, will go over everything you need to know from seed saving and starting plants, to harvesting “pups” and softwood cuttings, to dividing and splitting plants.
P.S. Bring low-water use plants/seeds to participate in a free plant/seed exchange. Bring a plant/seed, take a plant/seed!

Queen Creek – Composting
2024-03-09 09:00 - 10:30 | Town of Queen Creek Library, 21802 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek, AZ, 85142, United States
Join our composting class to unlock the secrets of transforming kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich, organic compost for your garden and beyond!

Composting is an environmentally responsible way to manage organic waste and a valuable resource for enhancing soil fertility. In this workshop taught by a local Master Gardener, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to become a successful composter.
Register here!
This is the fifth class in a seven part series of Water-Smart workshops provided by the Town of Queen Creek.
Learn more about saving water outdoors.

Chandler - Rainwater Harvesting
2024-03-09 09:30 - 11:00 | City of Chandler Sunset Library, 4930 W Ray Rd, Chandler, AZ, 85226, United States
Learn how to create a well-designed, rainwater harvesting system for your landscape. Creating swales (depressions in your landscape) will store water in your yard to nourish plants and provide groundwater recharge. The system will prevent runoff, allowing you to reduce your water use and save money during the rainy season. Once a rainwater harvesting system is set up, costs and maintenance are minimal.
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Tempe- Converting from Turf to Xeriscape
2024-03-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Tempe Public Library, 3500 S Rural Rd. Tempe, AZ 85282, 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe, Arizona, 85282, United States
Learn best practices for converting from water thirsty grass to native xeriscape and how residents can qualify for up to $2000 towards a landscape conversion rebate.
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Avondale - Selecting Native Plants for Multiple Benefits
2024-03-16 11:00 - 12:30 | Avondale Resource Center, 995 E. Riley Dr, Avondale, AZ, 85323, United States
Discover beautiful Sonoran Desert plants that can serve many purposes in your yard.
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Glendale - Drought Resilient Landscapes
2024-03-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Glendale Main Library, 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, Arizona, 85302
Protect your landscape investment! Is your landscape equipped to thrive in our region’s climate? Andrew Pirrone, Water Conservation Coordinator for the City of Goodyear, will showcase practical methods to increase the resiliency and health of your landscape and other valuable irrigation tips.

Peoria - Irrigation Controller Programing
2024-03-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Peoria Rio Vista Recreation Center, 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ, 85381, United States
Did you know that as your plants’ water needs change monthly, so should your irrigation controller
settings? If you are unsure how to adjust or program your irrigation controller, an irrigation and water
efficiency expert will cover some basic functions and programing abilities of a typical controller.
To register click here and look under “Green Living”
or call 623.773.7137

Chandler - Landscape Design: Grass to Xeriscape
2024-03-27 18:00 - 19:30 | City of Chandler Hamilton Library, 3700 S Arizona Ave, Chandler, 85248, United States
Do you want to remove grass and save some cash? A xeriscape landscape reduces water usage and highlights beautiful, desert plants. Learn how to design an aesthetic xeriscape landscape, focusing on areas where grass has been removed to create a cohesive landscape. Learn how to convert your sprinkler system to a drip system, water properly, and how to create a theme in your landscape.
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Chandler - Build your own Basin
2024-04-06 09:30 - 12:00 | City of Chandler Nature Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Road, Chandler, AZ, 85249, United States
Build your own rainwater harvesting basin in this free hands-on workshop! This workshop teaches you how to build swales in your landscape and install new plants to reduce the cost of watering your landscape while contributing to local groundwater. All tools and supplies are provided. Please wear closed-toe shoes, hats, and sunscreen.
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ADWR - AZ Water Awareness Festival
2024-04-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza, 1700 W Washington St, Phoenix, Arizona, 85007
WHEN:
The event will take place on April 6, 2024 @ 10:00 a.m.
WHERE:
The Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza: 1700 W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85007
WHO:
Speakers kicking off the event will include, among others:
ADWR Assistant Director Carol Ward
ADEQ Water Quality Division Director Trevor Baggiore
ADWR Water Conservation Specialist Nadene Hubbard

PHX Water - Maricopa Community College Earth Day Event
2024-04-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Chandler-Gilbert Community College, 2626 E Pecos Rd, Chandler, Arizona, 85225

Queen Creek – ABCs of Landscape Watering
2024-04-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Town of Queen Creek Library, 21802 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek, AZ, 85142, United States
On average, up to 70% of your annual water use is outdoors in landscaping. This class will give you the tools to water your landscape efficiently in our unique desert environment. You will also get hands-on experience learning how to program an actual controller in class.
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This is the sixth class in a seven part series of Water-Smart workshops provided by the Town of Queen Creek.
Learn more about saving water outdoors.

Tempe- Gardening to Attract Pollinators
2024-04-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Tempe Women’s Club Park, 1265 N. College Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, United States
Learn about dozens of desert friendly shrubs, cacti, succulents, groundcover and wildflowers that can add diversity to the landscape and support pollinators. Tempe residents can qualify for up to $75 from the Treebate when purchasing any of the plants covered in the workshop.
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Chandler - Native Edible Gardens
2024-04-16 18:00 - 19:30 | City of Chandler Downtown Library, 22 S Delaware St, Chandler, AZ, 85225, United States
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, growing food in the desert can be difficult. This class provides advice and tips on how to grow desert edibles in your garden that adapt better to our desert climate. You’ll learn how to design your garden to be water efficient, how to prep your soil, become more aware of different varieties of desert crops, and how to prepare them once they’re harvested.
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Phoenix Water - Gila River Indian Community DEQ Earth Day Event
2024-04-19 11:00 - 15:00 | GRIC Department of Environmental Quality, 168 Skill Center Road, Scranton, AZ, 85147

Queen Creek – Backyard Makeover
2024-04-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Town of Queen Creek Library, 21802 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek, AZ, 85142, United States
Want to transform your backyard into an oasis or make it more child or pet-friendly? This class, taught by a local landscaping expert, will teach you easy, step-by-step methods to revamp your grass yard into a colorful, fragrant, interesting, eco-compatible and useful outdoor living space.
If you are landscaping your backyard for the first time, you can glean some great ideas, too!
Register here!
This is the last class in a seven part series of Water-Smart workshops provided by the Town of Queen Creek.
Learn more about saving water outdoors.

Peoria - The Best Desert Trees
2024-04-20 09:30 - 11:00 | Peoria Rio Vista Recreation Center, 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ, 85381, United States
What benefits do you most need from a tree, and what space do you have? Trees in the incorrect location
can eventually lead to damage of surrounding sidewalks, neighbor disputes, and eventually the huge cost of
removal. In this class, a certified arborist will go over some great desert tree options that thrive in our
climate and can fit the many needs of your landscape.
To register click here and look under “Green Living”
or call 623.773.7137

Glendale - Grow the Urban Forest
2024-04-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Glendale Main Library, 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, Arizona, 85302
Trees are our allies! Come and learn about the benefits of trees, and how to plant, water, and prune a tree. Certified Arborist, Cathy Rymer, will share everything you need to know about proper tree care and overview more than 30 trees to help you choose a suitable tree for the Arizona Desert.

Buckeye - Pruning Desert Plants and Trees
2024-04-27 10:30 - 12:00 | Coyote Library – Buckeye, 21699 W Yuma Rd #116, Buckeye, 85326, United States
An attendee-favorite course on how best to maintain your desert plants for beauty and water efficiency.
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Chandler - Native Plant Identification
2024-04-30 18:00 - 19:30 | City of Chandler Downtown Library, 22 S Delaware St, Chandler, AZ, 85225, United States
Are you interested in plants native to the Arizona desert? This workshop will teach you the importance of native plants, how to identify them, and which plants to select if you want to attract pollinators or wildlife! Furthermore, learn the dangers of invasive species and why it’s better to choose native.
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Glendale - Stormwater Basics & Passive Rainwater Harvesting
2024-05-04 09:30 - 11:30 | Glendale Main Library, 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, Arizona, 85302
Only rain in the storm drain! Learn about the City’s stormwater system and how we can work together to keep our waterways clean. Presented by Megan Sheldon, Deputy Director of the Glendale Water Services Department.
Rainwater is free, fresh, and filling! Come learn about the importance of rainwater harvesting, and how adding simple earthworks around your plants can create a healthy landscape. Presented by Kaylee Colter, professional landscape architect and Watershed Management Group certified rainwater harvesting professional.

Chandler - Protecting your Landscape from the Summer Heat
2024-05-08 18:00 - 19:30 | City of Chandler Sunset Library, 4930 W Ray Rd, Chandler, AZ, 85226, United States
Learn how to protect your landscape from the hot summer heat before it’s too late! Trees, shrubs and even cacti like the mighty Saguaro were heavily impacted this past summer, with many not making it through the season. This workshop will focus on proper plant selection, heat mitigation, tips on protecting your landscape plants from heat, and ways to identify the negative effects from the heat.
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Peoria - Composting
2024-05-11 09:30 - 11:00 | Peoria Rio Vista Recreation Center, 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ, 85381, United States
Trash bin full of yard waste? Turn that waste into money by composting it for re-use in your landscape and
gardens. In this class, you will learn what to compost and how to keep the material “cooking” to create
your own soil amendments.
To register click here and look under “Green Living”
or call 623.773.7137

Glendale - Active Rainwater Harvesting
2024-05-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Glendale Main Library, 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, Arizona, 85302
Did you know that one inch of rainfall from a 1,000 square foot roof can capture up to 600 gallons of rainwater? Learn what it takes to design a system that collects and stores rainwater for later use. This class is for anyone that wants to learn about active rainwater harvesting techniques, even if you begin with just one barrel. Presented by Kaylee Colter, professional landscape architect and Watershed Management Group certified rainwater harvesting professional.

Goodyear - Set Your Watering Schedule and Find Hidden Drip Leaks
2024-05-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Goodyear Georgia T Lord Library, 1900 N. Civic Square, Goodyear, Arizona, 85395, United States
Get your system set correctly and efficiently for summer plus learn how to easily check for those pesky hidden drip leaks.
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Tempe- Smart Landscape Watering Practices
2024-05-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Tempe Public Library, 3500 S Rural Rd. Tempe, AZ 85282, 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe, Arizona, 85282, United States
Review the basics of outdoor watering efficiency. This workshop covers sprinklers, drip, bubblers, microbubblers and hose watering, along with a brief overview of earthworks and graywater systems. Also, learn how residents can utilized the Graywater Rebate or the High Efficiency Irrigation Rebate to upgrade watering systems at home.
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Avondale - Native Landscape Care
2024-06-15 11:00 - 13:30 | Avondale Resource Center, 995 E. Riley Dr, Avondale, AZ, 85323, United States
Learn best practices for maintaining native plants with minimal water.
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Goodyear - Desert Blooms for All Seasons
2024-06-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Goodyear Georgia T Lord Library, 1900 N. Civic Square, Goodyear, Arizona, 85395, United States
Discover the variety of water efficient plants that provide color to your yard year-round.
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Buckeye - How to Keep Your Water Bill Under $100
2024-07-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Coyote Library – Buckeye, 21699 W Yuma Rd #116, Buckeye, 85326, United States
Learn to employ these tips and strategies to maintain a reasonable or lower than average monthly water bill.
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