Water Use It Wisely

Free landscape workshop: Irrigation Maintenance and Repair
2018-02-27 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Phoenix)
Do it yourself – easy pipe and poly repairs, capping unused emitters and adding to trees as they grow. Taught by Jonathon Manning, Certified Arborist.

Free landscape workshop: Basic Irrigation parts, troubleshooting, and repair
2018-03-01 18:00 - 20:00
A properly designed and installed irrigation system uses the least amount of water while keeping plants healthy. Unfortunately, most of us keep whatever system the builder or previous owner installed, and too often that means a system that performs poorly and uses too much water. Learn how to identify and correct problems and maximize the efficiency of your irrigation without having to replace your old system.

SRP Water Conservation Expo
2018-03-03 08:00 - 13:00 | IMG_0500
The 11th Annual Water Conservation Expo is on March 3, 2018. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase a smart irrigation controller at a discounted price, attend classes, receive a water-efficient Evolve* showerhead and learn from exhibitors.
Up to 70% of residential water use is outdoors. Installed, programmed correctly and maintained, these state-of-the-art EPA WaterSense-labeled controllers can deliver water savings of at least 20% more than traditional controllers.
*Evolve showerheads will only be available at the expo while supplies last.
At the Expo
There will be a variety of activities for the whole family, including:

An opportunity to meet Dave the Garden Guy.
Exhibitors presenting information on ways to save water and money.
Interactive snowpack measuring demonstration.
Landscape professionals on site to provide advice.
Water conservation product demonstrations and rebate program information.

Visit the expo and purchase a Rain Bird ESP-SMTe (retail value $329.85) or Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller (retail value $249.99) for $50 plus tax.
Classes
The expo will feature three classes, each will be offered several times during the expo:

Rain Bird Smart Irrigation Controller: This 50-minute class will teach you about the ESP-SMTe, which promotes water efficiency by using historical weather data along with onsite rainfall and temperature information to determine daily watering run times.
Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller: This 50-minute class will provide instruction on configuring your controller including weather station selection, zone configuration and schedule types. Additionally, you’ll learn about the merits of cloud-connected controllers, and how this technology can be integrated with smart home platforms such as Amazon Alexa and Google Home.
Plant Care and Maintenance for Xeriscapes with Dave the Garden Guy: What’s the proper plant care that will keep your landscape beautiful, and looking its best throughout the year? Learn how to achieve success with proper watering, pruning, fertilizing, planting, tree staking and more during this 50-minute class. The bonus? You’ll save time and water while creating a sustainable landscape that will attract birds, butterflies and other wildlife.

Register and pre-purchase at srpnet.com/expo.

Free landscape workshop: Growing fruit trees in the desert
2018-03-08 18:00 - 20:00
From exotic to native fruits this class describes over 20 different types of fruit in detail. Discussion will cover water, fertilizer, pollination, fruit thinning and planting tips.

Run for World Water 5K & 1K
2018-03-10 08:30 - 11:00
Give meaning to your miles by running in the 7th Annual Run for World Water 5K and helping Water for People reduce water poverty in the developing countries of Africa, Asia, Central and South America.
Visit the Water – Use It Wisely table for free water conservation materials and advice.

Xeriscape Garden Walk and Talk
2018-03-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Drab to Fab Before
Take a leisurely stroll through the Glendale Xeriscape (low-water-use) Demonstration Garden that surrounds the Glendale Main Library. City of Glendale Water Services staff will share a brief history of the garden, followed by a guided tour. We recommend wearing close-toed shoes, a hat, and sunglasses.
If you are interested in attending this event please register at (623)930-3760 or greenliving@glendaleaz.com

Free landscape workshop: Set Your Water Timer
2018-03-13 18:30 - 20:30
Is your irrigation controller controlling you? High water bills? Landscape looking bad? Well, take control of your controller and learn how to set it correctly and change it seasonally for your particular plants and soil type. Taught by Jonathan Manning, Certified Arborist.

Free Landscape Workshop - Composting 101
2018-03-13 18:30 - 20:45
Come learn the process of turning yard waste, organic food scraps and degradable recyclables into vital nutrients for your garden soil. Compost supports plant growth, helps build resistance and tolerance to disease and creates a more absorbent soil. It also reduces the need to water as frequently as well as the need for commercial soil amendments and chemical fertilizers.
Class if free, but you must register at http://www.chandleraz.gov/default.aspx?pageid=580

Free water efficiency workshop: Finding Leaks
2018-03-21 18:00 - 19:30 | telephone-586266_1920
Learn how to read a water meter, conduct leak inspections and optimize water efficiency in and around your home.

Free water efficiency workshop: Finding Leaks
2018-03-22 18:00 - 19:30

Free landscape workshop: Maximize Landscape Watering Efficiency
2018-03-24 10:30 - 13:30 | telephone-586266_1920
This class is in partnership with the Scottsdale Library’s Garden Week at the Mustang Library.
Learn how to maximize your irrigation performance and increase your watering efficiency by knowing how much and how often to water.

Free landscape workshop: All about grass- Homeowners guide to lush lawns
2018-03-24 11:30 - 13:30
Easy, practical advice to help you maintain a healthy, beautiful and water efficient lawn. Learn how to properly water and care for lawns with an emphasis on the installation and watering of winter lawns.

Free landscape workshop: Landscape and Gardening Q & A
2018-03-24 14:00 - 16:00
If you missed any of the landscape classes and have a question on gardening, watering, or maintenance. Come join us.

Free landscape workshop: Citrus care
2018-03-24 18:00 - 20:00
Lean how to care for citrus trees in the desert.

Free landscape workshop: Controlling your controller
2018-03-27 14:00 - 16:00
Learn proper watering techniques, including how to seasonally adjust your irrigation controller and conserve up to 30-50% of your total landscape watering needs. Class includes a hands-on exercise with irrigation controllers. Taught by Jonathan Manning, ISA Certified Arborist.
RSVP conservation@epcor.com

Free water efficiency workshop: Know Your Water Meter
2018-03-27 18:30 - 20:30
High water bill? Need help figuring out what is going on? Come talk water meters with us and learn how they work and how they can be used to help troubleshoot problems on your property. Taught by Ray Diaz, Water Demand Advisor for the City of Goodyear.

Free landscape workshop: Tree and shrub care
2018-04-03 14:00 - 16:00
Learn how to properly care for your trees and shrubs, including proper watering techniques, when to apply fertilizer, how to control for pests, and best pruning practices. Class includes a special section on Citrus plants. Taught by Jonathan Manning, ISA Certified Arborist.
RSVP conservation@epcor.com

Free landscape workshop: Container gardening
2018-04-05 18:00 - 20:00
This class covers every detail of growing plants in containers. From choosing your pot, soil, watering and fertilizing. There will be demonstrations of potting techniques and examples of different containers and soil.

Free Talk: Building with Earth & Mass in the Desert
2018-04-05 19:00 - 20:30
Here about the timeless technology and simplicity of converting
earth into efficient and durable structures. Learn how mass walls and
floors modulate indoor temperatures while reducing cooling costs and
improving comfort.

Free landscape workshop: Controlling your controller
2018-04-11 14:00 - 16:00
Learn proper watering techniques, including how to seasonally adjust your irrigation controller and conserve up to 30-50% of your total landscape watering needs. Class includes a hands-on exercise with irrigation controllers. Taught by Jonathan Manning, ISA Certified Arborist.
RSVP conservation@epcor.com.

The Giving Tree: Desert Tree Care Class
2018-04-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Drab to Fab Before
Just in time for Arbor Day, this class will cover basic tree care. Trees provide us with so many benefits, from cleaning our air to keeping us cool. Protect our leafy friends by learning about proper selection, planting and maintenance.
If you are interested in attending this event please register at (623)930-3760 or greenliving@glendaleaz.com

Hydrate Your Yard
2018-05-01 18:00 - 19:30
This session is all about WMG’s 3 “S”s: slow, spread, and sink. Learn how to use passive rainwater harvesting to create a series of berms, basins, and swales that will direct rainwater to beneficial use for plants while reducing flooding and erosion in your yard. These practices will slow the flow of the water, spread it across the areas where it’s needed, and sink it into the ground.
This is a series offered throughout the month of May. Join us for your favorite topic, or attend the full series to build a comprehensive site plan. Each presentation includes a mini-project to create an action plan for your home. Please register at the website below.
Class project: Rain garden sizing and placement

Free landscape workshop: Take Control of Your Landscape Watering
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Hydrate Your Plants
2018-05-08 06:00 - 19:30
How can you create a beautiful, lush landscape while conserving water? We’ll show you how to select native plants to build wildlife habitat, shade your home, and create an appealing landscape for your yard. If you’re looking for the best trees and plants to attract hummingbirds and butterflies, bloom bright with color, or cool off your home with shade, we’ve got you covered.
This is a series offered throughout the month of May. Join us for your favorite topic, or attend the full series to build a comprehensive site plan. Each presentation includes a mini-project to create an action plan for your home. Please register at the website below.
Class project: Plant plan for your home – type, location, and benefits of native plants you will use

Hydrate Your Food
2018-05-15 18:00 - 19:30
Rain tanks are like rain barrels, only upgraded: bigger, better, and your harvested rainwater lasts longer. While most rain barrels hold about 50 gallons of water, rain tanks can hold 1,000 gallons or more, capturing water from several storms and storing it for use over the course of many drier months. WMG will show you how to use rain tanks as an active form of rainwater harvesting to nourish your vegetable and herb gardens throughout the year.
This is a series offered throughout the month of May. Join us for your favorite topic, or attend the full series to build a comprehensive site plan. Each presentation includes a mini-project to create an action plan for your home. Please register at the website below.
Class project: Action plan for size and type of tank needed to support your garden

Hydrate Your Soils
2018-05-22 18:00 - 19:30
Urban yards have the potential to produce well beyond their natural productivity without needing costly store products by integrating the use of typical waste streams such as greywater, stormwater, plant trimmings, and more. You’ll learn how to assess your yard’s soil type and simple ways to effectively use typical household wastes to build soil health and promote productive urban landscapes.
This is a series offered throughout the month of May. Join us for your favorite topic, or attend the full series to build a comprehensive site plan. Each presentation includes a mini-project to create an action plan for your home. Please register at the website below.
Class project: Soil resource plan

Irrigation Repair and Maintenance
2018-05-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Drab to Fab Before
Did you know that more than 50% of a typical household’s total water use is outdoors in the landscape? In this class, an irrigation specialist will cover irrigation components, irrigation problems, and basic repairs.
If you are interested in attending this event please register at (623)930-3760 or greenliving@glendaleaz.com

Hydrate With Greywater
2018-05-29 18:00 - 19:30
Did you know that an average household’s laundry water produces enough greywater to support a backyard fruit tree? We’ll show you how to use a laundry-to-landscape system to recycle this greywater for use in your yard to nourish plants and reduce your municipal water usage. This session will cover best practices for greywater use and will guide you to creating a greywater action plan for your home.
This is a series offered throughout the month of May. Join us for your favorite topic, or attend the full series to build a comprehensive site plan. Each presentation includes a mini-project to create an action plan for your home. Please register at the website below.
Class project: Greywater action plan

Free H2O Magic Show
2018-06-07 14:00 - 15:00
Free H2O Magic Show! Did you know that the water cycle continuously moves water around this great blue planet? Magician Richard Steele will amaze you with his magic and trivia about the water cycle and conservation. This program is sponsored by the Glendale Water Services Department to encourage our customers to be water wise.
Seating is limited – first-come, first-served!

Free Talk: Heating & Cooling with Ductless Mini-Splits
2018-06-07 19:00 - 20:30
Used for decades in Europe and Asia, “ductless” mini-split heat pumps
differ from traditional home heating and cooling systems. Instead
of leaky and bulky duct-work, ductless mini-split heat pumps use an
indoor unit connected to an outdoor unit via refrigerant lines. Up to 8
indoor units can be attached to one outdoor unit allowing for different
temperature settings in various locations in the house. Find out how mini-splits can cut cooling costs by 30%.
