We offer free educational workshops on how to successfully remove your backyard pool and reclaim your landscape. Attend a free educational workshop on how to successfully remove your unused/unwanted backyard swimming pool! Is your pool rarely or never used? Are you tired of all the ongoing costs of pool ownership? Does your pool need expensive repairs? Are you tired of …
Learn planting techniques to promote tree health. A mistake that seems small now may greatly affect the health of a tree years down the road. This workshop is taught by the Tempe Community Services Department’s Urban Forestry team. The workshop will be held from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Tempe Women’s Club Park, 1265 N College …
Want to learn more about proper pruning? In this free class we will discuss: What is pruning? Which tools? When and how to prune? SPACE IS LIMITED! To register, call 623.773.7137 or visit www.peoriaaz.gov/recplace and select Adult Specialty Classes.
This workshop with a certified arborist will teach you how to properly prune your trees and shrubs with confidence. You’ll gain practical techniques and expert tips to improve plant shape, health, and longevity - while learning when, why, and how to prune for the best results. Walk away with the skills and knowledge to care for your landscape on your …
Beat the heat with expert advice on heat-proofing your landscape. Learn about heat-resistant plants, water-saving techniques, and creative ways to protect your garden from the harsh sun. Register HERE
Families are invited to a flutter-tastic Spring Equinox celebration at the Monarch Haven & Reading Sanctuary at Red Mountain Library! Kids can enjoy hands-on activities or make Sonoran Desert native wildflower seed bombs with the M.O.R.E. (Mesa Outdoor Recreation Experience) mobile unit. St. Vincent de Paul's Urban Farm program will be giving away milkweed seeds grown from their farm. Chat with city landscape experts, …
Grow your garden on a budget! Propagating cacti and succulents is one of the easiest ways to grow your forever garden and save money. Learn everything from starting plants from seeds, to harvesting "pups" and "bulbils", to dividing and splitting plants from Nursery Manager, Jonathan Manning, with Elgin Tree & Nursery Farm.
Want to learn more about which plants are good for pollinators? In this free class we will discuss: Which plants? Which pollinators? What about allergies? SPACE IS LIMITED! To register, call 623.773.7137 or visit www.peoriaaz.gov/recplace and select Adult Specialty Classes.
Learn how to turn kitchen scraps into garden gold with the help of worms in this hands-on vermicomposting workshop. Vermicompost is a great way to reduce household waste while efficiently feeding your garden or landscape. This class will cover everything you need to know to start and manage a healthy worm bin at home, including bin setup, care, and troubleshooting …
Trees and shrubs are the most essential living elements of your landscape. Join us for this free class taught by a local expert and learn the basics of pruning to keep your investments healthy, functional and looking great! You will learn the art and science of good pruning at this workshop, including: How to prune young trees for good structure …
Did you know 70% of Scottsdale’s residential water use occurs outdoors? Join us for an in-depth workshop on Efficient Irrigation Techniques and Controller Programming. The first half of this workshop is designed to help homeowners optimize their water usage. This workshop will cover best practices for irrigation scheduling, troubleshooting common irrigation problems, and making simple adjustments to save water and …
Learn about how the system works for Arizona yards, the important equipment, and maintenance. Register HERE
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