Peoria – Rainwater Harvesting

Peoria Rio Vista Recreation Center 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ, United States

Do you ever wonder what rainwater harvesting is and how it can be incorporated in an existing home and landscape? Our landscape expert will introduce active and passive rainwater harvesting techniques, and how you can better use what Mother Nature provides to keep you plants happy year round

Free

Chandler – Water Saver 101

ASU Chandler Innovation Center 249 E. Chicago St., Chandler, AZ, United States

Want to save water but don't know where to start? Learn how much water you use. Then learn where and how to save water with simple changes, repairs, and water savings devices. You might even qualify for a rebate.

Free

Glendale – The Dirt on Compost

Treeland Treeland Nursery, Mesa, United States

Compost is the “black gold” essential to successful vegetable gardening, especially in the Southwest. Discover how easy it is to produce your own magical soil amendment. Learn from Kirti Mathura, garden author, who has over 17 years of experience working at the Desert Botanical Garden and is currently the Program Coordinator for Smartscape at the University of Arizona’s Cooperative Extension.

Free

Peoria – Am I Watering Right?

Peoria Rio Vista Recreation Center 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ, United States

Are you looking at your plants and asking yourself, did I water enough? In this class our expert will give you tips on how to ensure your plants are getting the right amount of water at the correct frequency. The key in the desert is to water deeply but infrequently and we will give you the tools you need to …

Free

Surprise – Watering By the Numbers

Surprise Water Education Center 16000 N. Civic Center Plaza (north side of the Surprise City Hall Campus), Suprise, United States

It's as easy as 1-2-3! Water-wise landscaping matches how much water your plants really need with how much water your irrigation system applies. Additional topics included in this course are turf watering, irrigation system components, and controller programming.

Free

Avondale – Irrigation Repair & Maintenance

Avondale Public Works Classroom 399 E Lower Buckeye, Avondale, AZ, United States

Irrigation Specialist Dave Pratt will share tips on finding and fixing irrigation leaks, as well as provide overall irrigation system maintenance and troubleshooting advice in this hands-on class.

Free

Chandler – Watering Basics for a Healthy Landscape

ASU Chandler Innovation Center 249 E. Chicago St., Chandler, AZ, United States

Take the mystery out of watering your landscape by learning how often, how much, and how long you should water. You'll learn how to address dry areas in your lawn, irrigation parts and valves as well as, how to adjust stations on your irrigation controller.

Free

Glendale – Bird Walk and Talk at the Xeriscape Garden

Glendale Main Library 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, Arizona

Take a leisurely stroll through the Glendale Xeriscape (low-water-use) Demonstration Garden that surrounds the Glendale Main Library. Joe Ford, with Sonoran Audubon Society, will lead a guided tour on bird and plant species, followed by a plant exchange*. We recommend wearing close-toed shoes, a hat, and sunglasses. *To create a successful plant exchange, participants are asked to donate seeds, plants, …

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Peoria – Home Energy Efficiency

Peoria Rio Vista Recreation Center 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ, United States

Energy bill always seem to be on the rise, which makes efficiency a smart goal for everyone. Our energy expert will walk you through basic home efficiency problem areas and tips on how to lower your energy use while staying comfortable.

Free

Surprise – Desert Gardening for Beginners: Vegetable Gardens

Surprise Water Education Center 16000 N. Civic Center Plaza (north side of the Surprise City Hall Campus), Suprise, United States

Master Gardeners will show novice and experienced gardeners alike how to get the most out of their vegetable garden! Fall gardening is why we love living in the desert, a complete guide from soil preparation to harvest will have you enjoying your fruits of labor in no time.

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