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Queen Creek – Composting

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

Join our composting class to unlock the secrets of transforming 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 Master Gardener, you'll gain the knowledge and skills to become …

Free

Chandler – Rainwater Harvesting

City of Chandler Sunset Library 4930 W Ray Rd, Chandler, AZ, United States

Learn how to create a well-designed, rainwater harvesting system for your landscape. Creating swales (depressions in your landscape) will store water in your yard to nourish plants and provide groundwater recharge. The system will prevent runoff, allowing you to reduce your water use and save money during the rainy season. Once a rainwater harvesting system is set up, costs and …

Free

Tempe- Converting from Turf to Xeriscape

Tempe Public Library, 3500 S Rural Rd. Tempe, AZ 85282 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe, Arizona, United States

Learn best practices for converting from water thirsty grass to native xeriscape and how residents can qualify for up to $2000 towards a landscape conversion rebate. Register Here! 

Glendale – Drought Resilient Landscapes

Glendale Main Library 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, Arizona

Protect your landscape investment! Is your landscape equipped to thrive in our region’s climate? Andrew Pirrone, Water Conservation Coordinator for the City of Goodyear, will showcase practical methods to increase the resiliency and health of your landscape and other valuable irrigation tips.

Peoria – Irrigation Controller Programing

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

Did you know that as your plants’ water needs change monthly, so should your irrigation controller settings? If you are unsure how to adjust or program your irrigation controller, an irrigation and water efficiency expert will cover some basic functions and programing abilities of a typical controller. To register click here and look under "Green Living" or call 623.773.7137

Free

Chandler – Landscape Design: Grass to Xeriscape

City of Chandler Hamilton Library 3700 S Arizona Ave, Chandler, United States

Do you want to remove grass and save some cash? A xeriscape landscape reduces water usage and highlights beautiful, desert plants. Learn how to design an aesthetic xeriscape landscape, focusing on areas where grass has been removed to create a cohesive landscape. Learn how to convert your sprinkler system to a drip system, water properly, and how to create a …

Free

Chandler – Build your own Basin

City of Chandler Nature Center 4050 E. Chandler Heights Road, Chandler, AZ, United States

Build your own rainwater harvesting basin in this free hands-on workshop! This workshop teaches you how to build swales in your landscape and install new plants to reduce the cost of watering your landscape while contributing to local groundwater. All tools and supplies are provided. Please wear closed-toe shoes, hats, and sunscreen. Register here!

Free

ADWR – AZ Water Awareness Festival

Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza 1700 W Washington St, Phoenix, Arizona

WHEN: The event will take place on April 6, 2024 @ 10:00 a.m. WHERE: The Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza: 1700 W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85007 WHO: Speakers kicking off the event will include, among others: ADWR Assistant Director Carol Ward ADEQ Water Quality Division Director Trevor Baggiore ADWR Water Conservation Specialist Nadene Hubbard

Queen Creek – ABCs of Landscape Watering

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

On average, up to 70% of your annual water use is outdoors in landscaping. This class will give you the tools to water your landscape efficiently in our unique desert environment. You will also get hands-on experience learning how to program an actual controller in class. Register here! This is the sixth class in a seven part series of Water-Smart …

Free

Tempe- Gardening to Attract Pollinators

Tempe Women's Club Park 1265 N. College Ave., Tempe, AZ, United States

Learn about dozens of desert friendly shrubs, cacti, succulents, groundcover and wildflowers that can add diversity to the landscape and support pollinators. Tempe residents can qualify for up to $75 from the Treebate when purchasing any of the plants covered in the workshop. Register Here!