Queen Creek: SRP Water and Energy Conservation

Town of Queen Creek Library 21802 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek, AZ, United States

The Town of Queen Creek, in partnership with SRP (Salt River Project), will host a free residential water and energy conservation workshop. Learn from the Town of Queen Creek and SRP staff how to cut costs and reduce your water and energy consumption. This FREE Water-Smart Workshop is open to all Town of Queen Creek water customers. Seating is limited …

Queen Creek: Gardening

Town of Queen Creek Library 21802 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek, AZ, United States

Learn from a local expert how to cultivate vibrant desert landscapes, mastering techniques tailored to our unique climate. Discover the secrets of thriving flora in the arid Southwest in a free class that beginners and the more experienced can enjoy together. This FREE Water-Smart Workshop is open to all Town of Queen Creek water customers. Seating is limited and registration …

Goodyear – Resilient Landscaping for Drought

Goodyear Georgia T Lord Library 1900 N. Civic Square, Goodyear, Arizona, United States

Learn how to develop and train your landscape to withstand minimal water conditions. Register here

Tempe: Rainwater Harvesting

Tempe Public Library, 3500 S Rural Rd. Tempe, AZ 85282 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe, Arizona, United States

Learn practices to slow, spread and infiltrate rainwater in the landscape for plants.

Buckeye – Fruit Trees in the Desert

Coyote Library - Buckeye 21699 W Yuma Rd #116, Buckeye, United States

Discover which varieties can be cultivated here and how to care for them. Register here

Free

Glendale – Citrus Care in the Home Garden

Glendale Main Library 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, Arizona

Citrus 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 States

It 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 States

Learn 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, Arizona

According 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 …

Chandler – Grass to Xeriscape Design Ideas

City of Chandler Downtown Library 22 S Delaware St, Chandler, AZ, United States

Want 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 States

Our 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.