SRP Water Conservation Expo
Join us in person on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 8 a.m. – noon at PERA Training and Conference Center in Tempe for the water-saving event of the year! The annual SRP Water Conservation Expo brings together our community to raise awareness of water in the Valley and discover ways to conserve at home. Purchase a smart irrigation controller (limit 1) …
Avondale: Pollinators in m y Backyard
Mesa’s Arizona Green Business Certification: Step 1 – Go Green. Step 2 – Profit!
Mesa is excited to offer free hands-on consultations from Local First Arizona’s Sustainability team. Get actionable strategies to lower costs while increasing profits, reduce environmental impact, and boost brand recognition. Key Takeaways: Develop a tailored sustainability plan and ideas for improvement. Discover how less waste = more money! Build customer loyalty as an environmentally conscious business. Learn about incentives and …
Queen Creek: Composting
Join our composting class to learn how to transform kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich, organic compost for your garden and beyond! Composting is an environmentally responsible way to manage organic waste and a valuable resource for enhancing soil fertility. In this workshop taught by a local expert, you'll gain the knowledge and skills to become a successful composter. …
Peoria: Recycing 101
Recycling can be confusing, but we are here to help! Recycling staff will guide you through what items are accepted in Peoria’s recycling program versus items meant for the trash. Learn why recycling properly is important and how diverting waste from landfills promotes a sustainable future!
Glendale: Xeriscape Garden Walk & Talk
Take a leisurely stroll through the Glendale Xeriscape Demonstration Garden that surrounds the Glendale Main Library (5959 W Brown St). Embrace xeriscapes and see living examples of low-water-use plants in-person with Landscape Architect and Watershed Management Group certified rainwater harvesting professional, Kaylee Colter. ***We recommend bringing a water bottle, wearing close-toed shoes, a hat, and sunglasses.***
Mesa’s Spring Equinox in the Monarch Garden
Families are invited to a flutter-tastic Spring Equinox celebration at the Monarch Haven and Reading Sanctuary at Red Mountain Library! Immerse yourself in the world of monarch butterflies with experts from the Southwest Monarch Study and the Desert Botanical Garden. Kids can enjoy hands-on activities at the library’s craft tables or make Sonoran Desert native wildflower seed bombs with the M.O.R.E. (Mesa Outdoor …
Tempe: Common Mistakes When Planting Trees
Proper planting is essential to the long-term health of trees. A mistake that seems small now may greatly affect the health of a tree years down the road. Learn from proper tree planting practices from Tempe’s Urban Forestry team.
Chandler: Water Saving Landscape Design
For people planning on removing grass, or for those wanting to redesign their landscape. Learn how to design a more coherent landscape from the AZ Plant Lady, Noelle Johnson. She will cover plant choice, design, irrigation and provide inspirational images to help you create a beautiful yard.
Queen Creek: Pruning
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 …
Peoria: Top Desert Plants that Thrive
Not sure what plants will thrive in the desert heat? Join us as we explore the most remarkable desert plants that not only survive but flourish in the dry Arizona climate. Learn about their unique desert plant adaptations, care tips, and how to best incorporate them into your own yard!