Water Use It Wisely

Chandler: Water Saving Landscape Design
2025-03-26 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Phoenix) | City of Chandler Sunset Library, 4930 W Ray Rd, Chandler, AZ, 85226, United States
For people planning on removing grass, or for those wanting to redesign their landscape. Learn how to design a more coherent landscape from the AZ Plant Lady, Noelle Johnson. She will cover plant choice, design, irrigation and provide inspirational images to help you create a beautiful yard.

Tempe: Common Mistakes When Planting Trees
2025-03-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Tempe Public Library, 3500 S Rural Rd. Tempe, AZ 85282, 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe, Arizona, 85282, United States
Proper planting is essential to the long-term health of trees. A mistake that seems small now may greatly affect the health of a tree years down the road. Learn from proper tree planting practices from Tempe’s Urban Forestry team.

Mesa's Spring Equinox in the Monarch Garden
2025-03-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Mesa Red Mountain Library, 635 N Power Road, Mesa, AZ, 85201, United States
Families are invited to a flutter-tastic Spring Equinox celebration at the Monarch Haven and Reading Sanctuary at Red Mountain Library! Immerse yourself in the world of monarch butterflies with experts from the Southwest Monarch Study and the Desert Botanical Garden. Kids can enjoy hands-on activities at the library’s craft tables or make Sonoran Desert native wildflower seed bombs with the M.O.R.E. (Mesa Outdoor Recreation Experience) mobile unit. Chat with city landscape experts, Master Gardeners, and other exhibitors about plants, trees, and sustainable gardening. Don’t miss your chance to win cool prizes—like an origami butterfly! Plus, raffles and surprises await. It’s a nature-filled morning of fun for the whole family!
The spring equinox marks the official start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, occurring when the sun crosses the equator. In Mesa, this celestial event happens on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 2:01 a.m.

Glendale: Xeriscape Garden Walk & Talk
2025-03-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Glendale Main Library, 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, Arizona, 85302
Take a leisurely stroll through the Glendale Xeriscape Demonstration Garden that surrounds the Glendale Main Library (5959 W Brown St). Embrace xeriscapes and see living examples of low-water-use plants in-person with Landscape Architect and Watershed Management Group certified rainwater harvesting professional, Kaylee Colter.
***We recommend bringing a water bottle, wearing close-toed shoes, a hat, and sunglasses.***

Peoria: Recycing 101
2025-03-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Peoria Rio Vista Recreation Center, 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ, 85381, United States
Recycling can be confusing, but we are here to help! Recycling staff will guide you through what items are accepted in Peoria’s recycling program versus items meant for the trash. Learn why recycling properly is important and how diverting waste from landfills promotes a sustainable future!

Queen Creek: Composting
2025-03-08 09:00 - 10:30 | Town of Queen Creek Library, 21802 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek, AZ, 85142, United States
Join our composting class to learn how to transform 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 expert, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to become a successful composter.
This FREE Water-Smart Workshop is open to all Town of Queen Creek water customers. Seating is limited and registration is required.

Mesa's Arizona Green Business Certification: Step 1 – Go Green. Step 2 – Profit!
2025-03-06 17:00 - 18:30 | Mesa Business Builder@The Studios, 59 E 1st Street, Mesa, AZ, 85201, United States
Mesa is excited to offer free hands-on consultations from Local First Arizona’s Sustainability team. Get actionable strategies to lower costs while increasing profits, reduce environmental impact, and boost brand recognition.
Key Takeaways:

Develop a tailored sustainability plan and ideas for improvement.
Discover how less waste = more money!
Build customer loyalty as an environmentally conscious business.
Learn about incentives and funding options for upgrades.

Businesses with a commercial location, including nonprofits, will realize the greatest benefit. Don’t miss this opportunity unlock the secrets of sustainable success! Register now!
Knuckle Sandwiches, a proud local certified green business, will cater refreshments for the event. Plus, we’ll have raffle prizes you can put to use right away to save at your business! This event is proudly co-sponsored by Local First Arizona, Mesa Business Builder, and Mesa’s Environmental and Sustainability Department.

Avondale: Pollinators in m y Backyard
2025-03-01 10:00 - 11:00 | 399 E. Lower Buckeye Rd.

SRP Water Conservation Expo
2025-03-01 08:00 - 12:00 | PERA Training & Conference Center, 1 E Continental Dr, Tempe, AZ, 85288, United States
Join us in person on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 8 a.m. – noon at PERA Training and Conference Center in Tempe for the water-saving event of the year! The annual SRP Water Conservation Expo brings together our community to raise awareness of water in the Valley and discover ways to conserve at home.

Purchase a smart irrigation controller (limit 1) for $60 plus tax, plus high-efficiency spray heads (limit 20) for $2 plus tax, and nozzles (limit 20) for $.50 plus tax.
Shop desert-adapted plants at the mini plant sale hosted by Desert Botanical Garden.
Discover water conservation products and rebate programs.
Attend classes about rainwater harvesting and how to use the latest water-efficient irrigation technology.
Learn about water conservation and management from SRP staff and other water professionals (including Water – Use It Wisely with AZ Plant Lady).
Get a FREE Evolve showerhead that helps you waste less hot water, or receive an SRP reusable water bottle to stay hydrated (while supplies last).

Visit srp.net/2025expo to learn more and register!

Gilbert: Water Conservation in Gilbert
2025-02-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Southeast Regional Library, 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert, AZ, 85234

Mesa's Grass-to-Xeriscape: Sustainable, Water-Smart Landscaping
2025-02-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Mesa Main Library, 64 E 1st Street, Mesa, AZ, 85201, United States
Are you ready to replace your grass and water-thirsty plants with a Xeriscape? This approach creates a beautiful and practical landscape that reduces water usage, provides cooling shade, and is much easier to maintain.
City of Mesa staff will present information about Mesa’s Grass-to-Xeriscape Landscape Program, which now offers up to $1,100 for qualifying conversions. Following this, our favorite AZ Plant Lady, Noelle Johnson, will discuss options for grass removal and design concepts for new landscapes. Noelle is the author of two recent books: Dry Climate Gardening: Growing Beautiful, Sustainable Gardens in Low-Water Conditions and The Water-Smart Garden: Techniques and Strategies for Conserving, Capturing, and Efficiently Using Water in Today’s Climate… and Tomorrow’s. Books will be available for purchase at the presentation.
All attendees will have a chance to win one of Noelle’s books and a $50 gift card to a local nursery.

Avondale: Fruit Trees in the Desert
2025-02-25 18:00 - 19:00 | 399 E. Lower Buckeye Rd.

Glendale: Building Healthy Soil
2025-02-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Glendale Main Library, 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, Arizona, 85302
Chop and drop your plant trimmings, leave the leaves, make compost tea, and go chemical-free! The secret to a productive vegetable garden, food forest, and drought resilient landscape is underneath the surface. Healthy soils include a diverse population of microorganisms that work together to create an ecosystem where plants and their roots thrive. Discover how easy it is to compost and build your own healthy soil with Maricopa County Master Gardener Stephanie Boizelle.

Peoria: Vegetable Gardening
2025-02-22 09:30 - 11:00 | Peoria Rio Vista Recreation Center, 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ, 85381, United States
Spring is the time to plant your vegetable garden! Discover what plants do best in the Arizona springtime. From planting tips to harvesting tricks, join us as we cover everything you need to know to create a bountiful garden!

Mesa Plant Nursery Pop-Up
2025-02-21 08:00 - 11:00 | SummerWinds Nursery, 3160 S Country Club Dr, Mesa, AZ, 85210, United States
Get your tree and planting questions answered in person and meet the City of Mesa’s Urban Forest Program Manager and water conservation staff. Join them on Friday, Feb. 21 from 8-11 a.m.

Gilbert: Maximize Your Watering System
2025-02-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Southeast Regional Library, 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert, AZ, 85234

Chandler: Prune like a Pro, Mastering Shrub and Tree Care
2025-02-15 09:30 - 11:00 | City of Chandler Downtown Library, 22 S Delaware St, Chandler, AZ, 85225, United States
This workshop, led by a certified arborist, will teach you essential pruning techniques to improve the shape, health, and longevity of your trees and shrubs. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, you’ll walk away with practical, expert-approved advice.

Gilbert: Controlling Your Irrigation Controller
2025-02-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Southeast Regional Library, 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert, AZ, 85234

Goodyear: Pruning Desert Plants & Trees
2025-02-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Georgia T Lord Library, 1900 N Civic Sq, Goodyear, 85395, United States

Queen Creek: Container Gardening
2025-02-08 09:00 - 10:30 | Town of Queen Creek Library, 21802 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek, AZ, 85142, United States
Discover the joy of gardening in limited spaces with our Container Gardening class! Whether you have a small balcony or a tiny patio or want to add greenery to your home, container gardening is the perfect solution.
In this free, hands-on workshop taught by a local expert, you’ll learn the essentials of container gardening — from selecting the proper containers and soil to choosing the perfect plants for your space.
This FREE Water-Smart Workshop is open to all Town of Queen Creek water customers. Seating is limited and registration is required.

Gilbert: Landscape Watering by the Numbers
2025-02-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Southeast Regional Library, 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert, AZ, 85234

Avondale: Herbs and Other Companion Plants
2025-02-01 10:00 - 11:00 | 399 E. Lower Buckeye Rd.

Peoria: Composting
2025-01-25 09:30 - 11:00 | Peoria Rio Vista Recreation Center, 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ, 85381, United States
Discover how to transform kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich gold for your garden! Learn the art of balancing greens and browns, troubleshooting common composting issues, and unlocking the secrets to successful composting and reducing your waste.

Vegetable Gardening

Queen Creek: Drip System Maintenance and Operation
2025-01-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Town of Queen Creek Library, 21802 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek, AZ, 85142, United States
Discover the secrets to maintaining your drip irrigation system with a local expert! Learn the essential techniques and best practices for ensuring optimal water usage and minimal waste.
This FREE Water-Smart Workshop is open to all Town of Queen Creek water customers. Seating is limited and registration is required.

Tempe: Simple Fixes for Simple Leaks
2025-01-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Tempe Public Library, 3500 S Rural Rd. Tempe, AZ 85282, 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe, Arizona, 85282, United States
Learn how to find and fix simple leaks that are draining your budget.

Buckeye: Caring for Citrus in the Desert
2025-01-11 10:30 - 11:30 | 21699 W. Yuma Rd. #116

Queen Creek: Citrus Clinic
2025-01-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Town of Queen Creek Library, 21802 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek, AZ, 85142, United States
Cultivating backyard fruit in the desert can be challenging. However, with knowledge and proper care, home gardeners can successfully grow citrus. Join us at this free class to learn the ins and outs of planting, pruning, watering and fertilizing, as well as simple pest and disease diagnosis and care from a local expert.
This FREE Water-Smart Workshop is open to all Town of Queen Creek water customers. Seating is limited and registration is required.

Tempe: Water Efficiency and Education Grant (WEEG) Info Session
2025-01-09 12:00 - 12:30 | Tempe Public Library, 3500 S Rural Rd. Tempe, AZ 85282, 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe, Arizona, 85282, United States
Learn about WEEG, an opportunity for city businesses to receive up to $60,000 towards water conservation projects.

Goodyear - Watering in a Desert Winter: Do I Need to?
2024-12-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Goodyear Georgia T Lord Library, 1900 N. Civic Square, Goodyear, Arizona, 85395, United States
Understand how to best care for your desert landscape in the cool season.
Register here

Tempe: Drip Design, Installation, and Maintenance
2024-11-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Tempe Public Library, 3500 S Rural Rd. Tempe, AZ 85282, 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe, Arizona, 85282, United States
Learn the basics of designing, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing residential drip irrigation systems.
