Glendale – Milkweed for Monarchs

Glendale Main Library 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, Arizona

If you plant it (milkweed), they (monarchs) will come! Monarch populations are declining at a rapid rate due to many factors, including the loss of milkweed habitat. Natalie Melkonoff, Plant and Insect Ecology Program Manager at the Desert Botanical Garden, will discuss the monarch and the right type of milkweed and nectar plants to use when creating a monarch-friendly habitat. …

Queen Creek – Citrus Clinic

Town of Queen Creek Library 21802 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek, AZ, United States

Why should you attend our Citrus Clinic? Cultivating backyard fruit in the desert can be challenging. However, home gardeners can successfully grow citrus with knowledge and proper care. Join us and learn the ins and outs of planting, pruning, watering and fertilizing, as well as simple pest and disease diagnosis and care from a local Master Gardener. Register here! This …

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Peoria – Vegetable Gardening in the Low Desert

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

Nothing is tastier than a fresh meal made from homegrown vegetables. Learn which plants do the best here and some gardening dos and don’ts for Arizona that will help your plants thrive and provide this spring. To register click here and look under "Green Living" or call 623.773.7137

Free

Avondale – Rainwater Harvesting

Avondale Resource Center 995 E. Riley Dr, Avondale, AZ, United States

Led by water conservation professionals, this workshop will guide you through the best practices of maximizing the use of rainwater on your home's property. Register here

Free

Peoria – Home Energy Efficiency

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

Energy bills always seem to be on the rise, which makes efficiency a smart goal for everyone. An energy expert will walk you through common problems and offer helpful tips on how to lower energy use and your bill while staying comfortable. To register click here and look under "Green Living" or call 623.773.7137

Free

Avondale – Small Space Gardening

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

Learn how to effectively garden in the desert in tiny spaces. Register here

Free

Queen Creek – Smart Irrigation Controllers

Town of Queen Creek Library 21802 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek, AZ, United States

How can a smart irrigation controller save you time, money, and water? Learn the ins and outs of smart irrigation controllers — and find out if they’re right for you — at this upcoming Water-Smart Workshop! Register here! This is the second class in a seven part series of Water-Smart workshops provided by the Town of Queen Creek. Learn more …

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Tempe- WaterSmart for Commercial and HOA Properties

Microsoft Teams World Wide Web

Become more familiar with the WaterSmart customer portal and how it can be used to help HOAs and businesses monitor their water use, track multiple sites at once and watch for leaks. Register Here! 

Glendale – Desert Edible Gardening

Glendale Main Library 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, Arizona

Grow your yard and eat it, too! Learn how to grow an edible garden in the Arizona Desert. Cathy Rymer, Master Gardener, Certified Arborist, retired Water Conservation Coordinator, author, and experienced horticulturist will share everything you need to know from Spring selection, planting, and maintenance with heirloom veggies and fruit choices. The class will also include information on native desert …

Peoria – Water and Solid Waste in Peoria

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

Join city of Peoria water and solid waste staff members as they talk about where your water comes from, water resiliency, how your trash is disposed of, where the recyclables go and how to conserve and preserve in both areas. To register click here and look under "Green Living" or call 623.773.7137

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Avondale – Veggie Gardening

Avondale Resource Center 995 E. Riley Dr, Avondale, AZ, United States

Learn about which vegetables grow in which seasons, and how best to cultivate them. Register here

Free

Queen Creek – Container Gardening

Town of Queen Creek Library 21802 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek, AZ, United States

Discover the joy of gardening in limited spaces with our Container Gardening class! Whether you have a small balcony or a tiny patio or simply want to add greenery to your home, container gardening is the perfect solution.   In this hands-on workshop taught by a local Master Gardener, you'll learn the essentials of container gardening — from selecting the …

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