• 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, …

    Free
  • 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.

    Free
  • Surprise – Water Cycle Mania (Youth Program)

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

    Explore Arizona’s water cycle through interactive games, crafts, and a scavenger hunt through the xeriscape garden!

    Free
  • Chandler – Creating a Desert Oasis Part I

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

    This two-part series will teach you the basics about landscaping in our desert. You will learn the concepts of design, the desert plant palette, plant selection and plant combinations.

    Free
  • Glendale – Creating Drought Resilient Landscapes

    Treeland Treeland Nursery, Mesa, United States

    The Southwestern United States, including Arizona, has been in a drought for more than 22 years. Is your landscape equipped to thrive in our dry climate? Increase the resiliency and health of your landscape, while saving time and water. Jonathan Manning, certified Arborist and local Nurseryman, will share the tricks of the trade.

    Free
  • Chandler – Creating a Desert Oasis Part II

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

    This two-part series will teach you the basics about landscaping in our desert. You will learn the concepts of design, the desert plant palette, plant selection and plant combinations.

    Free