Desert trees play a vital role in our ecosystem, from providing shade and cooling to enhancing soil health and supporting local wildlife. Instructed by a certified arborist, discover unique desert trees and how to maximize their beauty and sustainability in your landscape!

Learn about the WaterSmart customer portal, designed to help customers track their water use and monitor for potential leaks. This workshop is designed for Tempe residents with a water utility account.

Rising summer temperatures add additional stress to plants in your garden - and to you! Learn from a respected landscape architect strategies to help your plants become more resilient to hot temperatures. In this workshop,  Judy Mielke will share her favorite attractive heat-proof plants and other ways to minimize the effects of the long, hot desert summer.

Get your sprinklers and drip emitters flowing this spring by learning how to keep your irrigation system in top shape! Learn the essential tips and tricks for fixing leaks, optimizing efficiency, and ensuring your plants get the water they need to thrive in our desert climate.

Join us for an insightful workshop with Noelle Johnson, AZ Plant Lady. She will share everything you need to know about choosing and caring for cacti and succulents. Discover which varieties thrive in our conditions, along with simple, effective tips for watering, planting and maintaining these low-water using plants.

Learn from Tempe’s Sustainability team what Tempe is doing to promote a healthy and sustainable future right here at home.