Water Use It Wisely

Homeowners Tree Care Workshop
2016-08-30 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix) | AZ
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.

Desert Lawn Care
2016-08-25 18:30 - 19:30, 2016-08-11 18:30 - 19:30 | AZ
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 must register as space is limited. Please register by following this link.

Hydrate Mesa: Hydrate Your Community with Rainwater Harvesting
2016-08-23 18:00 - 19:30 | AZ
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 gauge so you can track the rainfall at your home. And for every session you attend, you’ll receive a raffle ticket to be entered in a drawing for more water-harvesting goodies. Attend any or all six programs.
HYDRATE YOUR COMMUNITY: The Valley gets about 8 inches of rainfall per year—and we’ll show you how to make the most of it. We’ll help you identify the best water harvesting solutions for your home, including all potential sources of greywater and free rainwater you can use in your landscape to support your trees and plants while lowering your water bills. You’ll learn how you can harvest 10,000 gallons of water or more each year and ensure a healthy and abundant future for your community.
Class project: List of water sources and annual plant water needs.
Class if FREE, but you must register.

Planting Your Fall Garden
2016-08-20 09:30 - 2016-08-30 11:00 | AZ
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.

Zoner and the Drip - Free Puppet Show
2016-07-28 14:00 - 15:00 | 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 preschool groups.

Zoner and the Drip - Free Puppet Show
2016-07-20 14:00 - 15:00, 2016-06-20 14:00 - 15:00 | AZ

SRP PRESENTS: The History of Water in the Valley and Healthy Watersheds
2016-07-14 18:00 - 19:30 | AZ
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 also provide brief presentations.
During the month of July, Mesa Main Library is also featuring the art exhibit of Tony Winters, a NY artist who has completed a series of paintings of Arizona water features titled “Desert River/City River.”
The class is free! See Library Calendar. Fun door prizes available.
Questions, call Donna DiFrancesco at 480-644-3334 or Maren Hunt 480-644-3100.

SOW? 105 DEGREES? YES! MONSOON AND FALL GARDENING
2016-06-25 18:00 - 19:30 | 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 ‘Four Sisters Seeds’ that are perfect for monsoon planting. Other fun door prizes also available.
The class is FREE! Register at facebook.com/MesaUrbanGarden/events
Presenter, Catherine “The Herb Lady” Crowley gardens in her “outdoor laboratories” in the east valley. She is known for her interactive teaching on growing, cooking with and using edible herbs and flowers. She is the author of Edible Landscaping in the Desert Southwest and What’s A Chill Hour? Help In Choosing Fruit Trees in The Desert Southwest. She was a featured columnist for the Tribune for over four years writing about herbs and gardening.
Learn more about monsoon gardening.

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

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

Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden Tour
2016-04-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2016-04-01 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.

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

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

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

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

Southwestern Tree & Shrub Care
2016-04-14 18:00 - 20:30 | AZ
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!

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

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!

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

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

Business of Water Summit 2016
2016-03-30 - 2016-03-31 | AZ
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.

Rain Gardens Workshop - Burton Barr Central Library
2016-03-24 18:30 - 20:00 | AZ
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.

Landscape Makeover & Rainwater Harvesting
2016-03-24 18:00 - 20:30 | AZ
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.

Desert plant care
2016-03-24 18:00 - 20:30 | AZ
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.

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.

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

"Smart" Irrigation Controllers
2016-03-19 10:00 - 13:00 | AZ
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.
