SOW? 105 DEGREES? YES! MONSOON AND FALL GARDENING

Irrigation System Troubleshooting and Repair

Garden Lecture Series for Mesa Urban Garden Do you want pumpkins for Halloween or Thanksgiving? Enjoy fall corn on the cob? Ever heard of a Monsoon Garden? What do these have to do with sowing seed in the hottest time of the year in the desert? Planning!! The first 20 households to attend will receive a packet of Native Seeds/SEARCH …

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SRP PRESENTS: The History of Water in the Valley and Healthy Watersheds

Join Leah Harrison and Rebecca Davidson from Salt River Project as they take you on a historical journey of one of the oldest multipurpose federal reclamation projects in the United States. They will also share information about forest and watershed restoration programs that will ultimately safeguard the Valleys water supplies. City of Mesa Water Resources and Water Conservation staff will …

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Zoner and the Drip – Free Puppet Show

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 …

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Zoner and the Drip – Free Puppet Show

Drab to Fab Before

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 …

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Desert Lawn Care

Learn practical advice for maintaining a healthy, beautiful, and water-efficient lawn. In this workshop, we will discuss characteristics of different types of grasses and how to maintain them. Attendees will also learn about types of weeds, grass diseases, etc as well as preventative tips and how to get rid of pests, diseases and weeds. This class is free but you …

Free

Planting Your Fall Garden

Learn what adaptations are needed for our desert environment and how to maximize space to produce a bountiful harvest! All participants will receive a planting schedule for low desert vegetable gardening.  

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Hydrate Mesa: Hydrate Your Community with Rainwater Harvesting

Watershed Management Group's popular Hydrate project series is coming to Mesa! Hydrate Mesa will teach you how to create a sustainable backyard oasis at your own home. The Hydrate Mesa series will be held at the Mesa Main Library on Tuesday evenings (Aug. 23 to Sept. 7) from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Join us for the first session on Aug. 23 and you'll receive a free rain …

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Desert Lawn Care

Learn practical advice for maintaining a healthy, beautiful, and water-efficient lawn. In this workshop, we will discuss characteristics of different types of grasses and how to maintain them. Attendees will also learn about types of weeds, grass diseases, etc as well as preventative tips and how to get rid of pests, diseases and weeds. This class is free but you …

Free

Homeowners Tree Care Workshop

Learn the fundamentals of proper tree installation, initial care, growth, development and the benet of trees for the homeowner and the community. At the completion of this hands-on class, Peoria registrants will receive a free desert-adapted tree to take home.  

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Hydrate Mesa: Hydrate Your Plants with Rainwater Harvesting

Watershed Management Group's popular Hydrate project series is coming to Mesa! Hydrate Mesa will teach you how to create a sustainable backyard oasis at your own home. The Hydrate Mesa series will be held at the Mesa Main Library on Tuesday evenings (Aug. 23 to Sept. 7) from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.  For every session you attend, you'll receive a raffle ticket to be entered in a drawing for water-harvesting …

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Hydrate Mesa: Hydrate Your Yard with Rainwater Harvesting

Watershed Management Group's popular Hydrate project series is coming to Mesa! Hydrate Mesa will teach you how to create a sustainable backyard oasis at your own home. The Hydrate Mesa series will be held at the Mesa Main Library on Tuesday evenings (Aug. 23 to Sept. 7) from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.  For every session you attend, you'll receive a raffle ticket to be entered in a drawing for water-harvesting …

Free

Free Workshop – Do It Yourself Drip Irrigation Design & Installation

Whether you plan on doing it yourself or hire a professional, this class can help you learn what to look for and the questions to ask before you make the investment. Come see what goes into designing and installing a drip irrigation system. Classes are free but advanced registration is required as space is limited.  Class details and online registration …

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