• Maximize Your Irrigation

    DRAB TO FAB BACKYARD REHAB: AND THE WINNER IS…

    Maximize Your Irrigation Are you puzzled by the irrigation system installed by the builder or previous owner of your home? Learn how to identify the performance robbing problems in your system and what to do about them. You may be surprised by finding out that ripping out the old system and starting over is rarely needed. All classes are FREE …

    Free
  • Landscape Workshop: Installing and Maintaining Your Landscape

    The City of Tempe offers free landscape workshops twice a year, in the spring and fall. The workshops teach residents how to beautify their yards and conserve water through xeriscaping. The series of four workshops teaches residents how to plan, design, implement and maintain a beautifully xeriscaped yard. The workshops are held on four consecutive Saturdays, each focusing on a …

    Free
  • Eating Homegrown vs GMO

    Growing your own organic fruits and vegetables can help with your peace of mind. Home gardening is a great way to choose what goes into the foods you eat. When you grow organically, you know you are growing fruits and vegetable that are healthy and better for our low desert environment. Come and learn why homegrown tastes better and how …

    Free
  • Landscape Workshop: Drip and Turf Irrigation

    The City of Tempe offers free landscape workshops twice a year, in the spring and fall. The workshops teach residents how to beautify their yards and conserve water through xeriscaping. The series of four workshops teaches residents how to plan, design, implement and maintain a beautifully xeriscaped yard. The workshops are held on four consecutive Saturdays, each focusing on a …

    Free
  • Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden Tour

    Landscape Workshop - Caring for Your Desert Garden

    Go on a walking tour (approximately two miles) through Scottsdale's five and a half acre Xeriscape Garden with Bill Casenhiser, the Garden's caretaker. This workshop is FREE to Scottsdale residents, but advanced registration is required. Learn more! Register online or call 480-312-5690 and leave your name, address, phone number and the date(s) you would like to attend. Advance registration is required for …

  • Advanced Smartscape: Irrigation Design

    With Jeff Lee from the Town of Gilbert. Advanced Smartscape: Irrigation builds upon the basic Smartscape course by offering in-depth training for landscape professionals on the design, installation, maintenance, and management of drip and sprinkler irrigation systems. The course stresses irrigation efficiency and wise water use in turf and landscapes. If you have not taken the basic Smartscape course, we …

    $3 – $85
  • Advanced Smartscape: Irrigation Installation & Maintenance

    With Doug Donahue of Ewing Irrigation. Advanced Smartscape: Irrigation builds upon the basic Smartscape course by offering in-depth training for landscape professionals on the design, installation, maintenance, and management of drip and sprinkler irrigation systems. The course stresses irrigation efficiency and wise water use in turf and landscapes. If you have not taken the basic Smartscape course, we  highly encourage only …

    $3 – $85
  • Landscape Workshop: Rain Harvesting and Greywater Options

    The City of Tempe offers free landscape workshops twice a year, in the spring and fall. The workshops teach residents how to beautify their yards and conserve water through xeriscaping. The series of four workshops teaches residents how to plan, design, implement and maintain a beautifully xeriscaped yard. The workshops are held on four consecutive Saturdays, each focusing on a …

    Free
  • Advanced Smartscape: Irrigation Management

    With Rick Templeton from the City of Phoenix. Advanced Smartscape: Irrigation builds upon the basic Smartscape course by offering in-depth training for landscape professionals on the design, installation, maintenance, and management of drip and sprinkler irrigation systems. The course stresses irrigation efficiency and wise water use in turf and landscapes. If you have not taken the basic Smartscape course, we …

    $3 – $85
  • Hotel Saguaro Puppet Show

    Sammy is a young saguaro and doesn't know if he wants to be a cactus. His Grandpa teaches him how important the saguaro is to the desert. First-come, first-served. Recommended for K-3rd grade, families and tourists. Not for preschool groups. Sponsored by the Glendale Conservation and Sustainable Living Office through the Arizona Game and Fish Department and the Arizona Wildlife …

    Free
  • Simple Cents Home Efficiency

    Drab to Fab Before

    Are you interested in learning some simple tips on ways to improve your home's energy and water efficiency? If so, this class is for you. Simple Cents Home Efficiency will offer you simple ways to save energy, water, and money in your home! Glendale residents that attend the class will receive $75 in energy- and water- efficiency devices!* Register at: …

    Free
  • Hotel Saguaro Puppet Show

    Drab to Fab Before

    Sammy is a young saguaro and doesn’t know if he wants to be a cactus. His Grandpa teaches him how important the saguaro is to the desert. First-come, first-served. Recommended for K-3rd grade, families and tourists. Not for preschool groups. Sponsored by the Glendale Conservation and Sustainable Living Office through the Arizona Game and Fish Department and the Arizona Wildlife …

    Free