Tempe: Rainwater Harvesting
Tempe Public Library, 3500 S Rural Rd. Tempe, AZ 85282 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe, Arizona, United StatesLearn practices to slow, spread and infiltrate rainwater in the landscape for plants.
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Buckeye – Fruit Trees in the Desert
Coyote Library - Buckeye 21699 W Yuma Rd #116, Buckeye, United StatesDiscover which varieties can be cultivated here and how to care for them. Register here
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Glendale – Citrus Care in the Home Garden
Glendale Main Library 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, ArizonaCitrus is one of Arizona's and Glendale's agricultural icons. Maintaining the health of your citrus tree for years to come is possible with the proper knowledge of tree varieties and a little extra care. Cathy Rymer, Master Gardener, Certified Arborist, retired Water Conservation Coordinator, author and experienced horticulturist will show you everything you need to know on how to select, …
Peoria – Watering In The Desert
Peoria Rio Vista Recreation Center 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ, United StatesIt is true that what works outside in other places, does not work here in the desert. Join our plant and irrigation expert as they teach how to water properly for a happy and healthy desert landscape.
Tempe: Tree Selection and Care
Tempe Public Library, 3500 S Rural Rd. Tempe, AZ 85282 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe, Arizona, United StatesLearn how to choose the right tree for your yard with assistance from Tempe’s Urban Forestry team. Attendees will explore best practices for watering and maintaining healthy trees and qualify for the TreeBate, which is a water conservation rebate for residents and businesses who plant desert trees and other plants on their property.
Glendale – Backyard Composting
Glendale Main Library 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, ArizonaAccording to research from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, between 30 to 40 percent of food is wasted. Composting is an earth-friendly solution for managing food waste and creating a sustainable and valuable resource. Emily Heller, Master Gardener and Urban Farmer from Bene Vivendo, will show you how to turn yard waste and kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich compost that will …
Tempe: Resources for Commercial, Industrial and Institutional Customers
Tempe Public Library, 3500 S Rural Rd. Tempe, AZ 85282 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe, Arizona, United StatesLearn about everything Tempe’s Water Conservation Program has to offer city businesses, from consultations to rebates and even some grants.
Chandler – Grass to Xeriscape Design Ideas
City of Chandler Downtown Library 22 S Delaware St, Chandler, AZ, United StatesWant to remove the grass in your yard and save some cash? Learn how to design a xeriscape landscape through proper plant selection, placement and discover examples of themes for your landscape.
Peoria – Plants for Pollinators
Peoria Rio Vista Recreation Center 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ, United StatesOur local pollinators need your help to thrive in our increasingly urban areas.A xeriscape expert will talk about great plants for our local pollinators that provide lovely benefits in the landscape, but also give the food and resources our wildlife needs.
Mesa Plant Nursery Pop-Up Event – Treeland
Treeland Treeland Nursery, Mesa, United StatesGet tree and planting questions answered in person and meet the City of Mesa’s Urban Forest Program Manager and water conservation staff at Treeland Nursery. Learn about Mesa's Trees Are Cool initiative and about the Grass-to-Xeriscape incentive where residential customers can qualify for up to $1,100. Mesa will also be distributing the newly updated Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert …
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Glendale – Rejuvenate Your Yard with Native Plants
Glendale Main Library 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, ArizonaDid you lose any outdoor plants last summer? Consider choosing native plants that are best adapted to local conditions and require less water for a stronger and healthier landscape. Kaylee Colter, Landscape Architect and Watershed Management Group certified rainwater harvesting professional, will show you how to convert unwanted grass into a drought resilient landscape using native plants and basic rainwater …
Chandler – Where Does Our Water Come From?
City of Chandler Sunset Library 4930 W Ray Rd, Chandler, AZ, United StatesJoin us for a deep dive into Chandler’s water resources! Discover where the water you use every day comes from and learn how we are ensuring a sustainable water supply for the future.