Chandler "Smart" Home
2015-03-24 18:30 - 20:45 (America/Phoenix) | DRAB TO FAB BACKYARD REHAB: AND THE WINNER IS…
Tracking Down Sneaky Leaks
Find and fix leaks that are draining your budget! According to the EPA, the average household loses more than 10,000 gallons of water each year through leaks-the same amount of water needed to wash 280 loads of laundry, take 600 showers, or meet the average family’s water needs for a month! The smallest leaks can add up quickly and cost you money. Learn how to save water, energy and money with simple changes or repairs using environmentally friendly products and water saving devices. Three-time national Green Plumber of the Year, John Smith, will guide you in discovering helpful hints for your home or business that can help save water and money. Each attendee will receive the new Smart Home Water Guide to finding and fixing leaks.
All workshops/classes are FREE OF CHARGE to Chandler utility customers, but advanced registration is required, as space is limited. Learn more!
Registration is available online or by phone by calling the Water Conservation Office at 480-782-3580 or email conserve@chandleraz.gov.

Container Gardening
2015-03-26 18:00 - 20:30
This class covers every detail of growing plants in containers. It will show you how to choose the best container and soil, as well as show you how to water your plants efficiently. You will also learn the ins and outs of fertilizing. There will be demonstrations on potting techniques and examples of different containers and soils.
This class is free, but registration is required! Learn more.
Pre-registration is requested to reserve your seat. Register via eavila@avondale.org or by calling Esmie Avila at 623-333-4422.

Glendale Garden Gathering
2015-03-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Drab to Fab Before
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Gardeners Gone Wild! Hear from two Glendale homeowners about how they developed their own desert-friendly yards to attract pollinators, including birds and butterflies. They did it, so can you!
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Create a Beautiful Yard with Native Plants. Learn how to create an attractive, colorful and water-smart landscape with native plants.
Attendees to receive a free low-water-use plant after attending a class. Plants available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Funded by the Arizona Game and Fish Department Heritage Fund.
Register at 623-930-3760 or wsimonson@glendaleaz.com.

Landscape Workshop: Drip Irrigation Design & Installation
2015-03-28 10:30 - 13:30 | telephone-586266_1920
Simple things you need to know! Irrigation Specialist Jeff Lee will show you how to design and install a drip system. Learn how to make your drip irrigation system efficient and easy to maintain.

Landscape Workshop: Water-wise Gardening
2015-03-31 18:00 - 20:30 | telephone-586266_1920
Saving water, even in desert conditions isn’t hard as long as you’re smart about it. Join Gardening expert Carol Stuttard to learn some of the simple, inexpensive and low-tech gardening strategies of water-wise gardening. Find out about how to select, plant and care for vegetables, herbs, fruits and citrus for a bountiful harvest.

Harvest Rainwater & Make Your Plants Happy
2015-04-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Drab to Fab Before
Instead of letting rainwater run down the street, learn how you can capture this beneficial resource to improve the health of your soil, planrts, and watershed.
Register at 623.930.3760 or wsimonson@glendaleaz.com

Desert Plant Care
2015-04-02 18:00 - 20:30
Learn about overcoming the low desert’s alkaline soil and challenging climate.
Are you frustrated with your landscape? You are not alone. Many of us are unsure how to grow plants in the low desert’s alkaline soil and challenging climate. Come and learn what plants will flourish here and how to keep them happy and healthy. The class will include tips on fertilizing, controlling weeds, pests, and diseases.
Classes are FREE, but Registration is required. Learn more!
Pre-registration is requested to reserve your seat. Register via eavila@avondale.org or by calling Esmie Avila at 623-333-4422.

Drip Irrigation Design & Installation
2015-04-02 18:00 - 20:45 | DRAB TO FAB BACKYARD REHAB: AND THE WINNER IS…
How to Design an Efficient Drip Irrigation System
Learn how to design, install, and operate an efficient sprinkler system. This class will teach you to properly locate and place sprinkler heads and valves. You will also explore the latest innovations in water efficient lawn watering equipment.
All workshops/classes are FREE OF CHARGE to Chandler utility customers, but advanced registration is required, as space is limited. Learn more!
Registration is available online or by phone by calling the Water Conservation Office at 480-782-3580 or email conserve@chandleraz.gov.

Tree and Shrub Care
2015-04-09 18:00 - 20:30
Learn the ins and outs of selecting, planting, and maintaining structurally beautiful tress and shrubs. Avoid the hazards associated with improper pruning practices.
The class is FREE – but registration is required. Learn more!
Please call 623-333-4422 or email eavila@avondale.org to register. To obtain more information and tips on water conservation, visit www.avondale.org

Landscape Watering & Timer Programming
2015-04-09 18:00 - 20:45 | DRAB TO FAB BACKYARD REHAB: AND THE WINNER IS…
Taking the Mystery Out of Watering Your Yard
Wondering about how long, how much and when to water your landscape? You’re not alone – outdoor watering is often a place where water is wasted. This class will take the mystery out of irrigation and will teach you the how, when and where of landscape watering. Participants will learn how to program an irrigation timer using actual controllers (timers). Learn how to save water, and have a healthier landscape at the same time.
All workshops/classes are FREE OF CHARGE to Chandler utility customers, but advanced registration is required, as space is limited. Learn more!
Registration is available online or by phone by calling the Water Conservation Office at 480-782-3580 or email conserve@chandleraz.gov.

Landscape Workshop: Designing Your Landscape
2015-04-11 09:00 - 13:00
The City of Tempe offers free landscape workshops twice a year, in the spring and fall. The workshops teach residents how to beautify their yards and conserve water through xeriscaping.
The series of four workshops teaches residents how to plan, design, implement and maintain a beautifully xeriscaped yard. The workshops are held on four consecutive Saturdays, each focusing on a different phase of the process.

Irrigation Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Repair
2015-04-11 11:00 - 14:00
Keep your irrigation system running smoothly with these maintenance and repair techniques.
Get the basics of good maintenance and troubleshooting practices, and techniques to keep your landscape irrigation system running smoothly from Jeff Lee, irrigation specialist.
This class is free to Scottsdale residents. Advance registration is required. Learn more about the event!
To register, call 480-312-5690 and leave your name, address, telephone number, and the date of the class you would like to attend. You may also register online.

Plant Selection for Desert Landscaping
2015-04-11 14:30 - 17:00
Plant Selection for Desert Landscaping

Choosing plants that are just right for your yard is the key to landscaping in the desert. Horticulturist and Master Gardener, Kirti Mathura, will teach you basic concepts and plant choices for your desert landscape.
This event is free to Scottsdale residents – but advance registration is required. Learn more about the event!
To register, call 480-312-5690 and leave your name, address, telephone number, and the date of the class you would like to attend. You may also register online.

Maximize Your Irrigation
2015-04-16 18:00 - 20:45 | DRAB TO FAB BACKYARD REHAB: AND THE WINNER IS…
Maximize Your Irrigation

Are you puzzled by the irrigation system installed by the builder or previous owner of your home? Learn how to identify the performance robbing problems in your system and what to do about them. You may be surprised by finding out that ripping out the old system and starting over is rarely needed.
All classes are FREE to Chandler utility customers, but you must register, as space is limited.
Registration is required. Please sign-up online at www.chandleraz.gov/water or by calling 480-782-3580.

Landscape Workshop: Installing and Maintaining Your Landscape
2015-04-18 09:00 - 13:00

Eating Homegrown vs GMO
2015-04-25 09:00 - 11:00
Growing your own organic fruits and vegetables can help with your peace of mind.
Home gardening is a great way to choose what goes into the foods you eat. When you grow organically, you know you are growing fruits and vegetable that are healthy and better for our low desert environment. Come and learn why homegrown tastes better and how much you can gain by home gardening.
This workshop is free, but advance registration is required. Learn more about the event!
Please call (623) 333-4422 or register via email eavila@avondale.org. To obtain more information and tips on water conservation, visit www.avondale.org.

Landscape Workshop: Drip and Turf Irrigation
2015-04-25 09:00 - 13:00

Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden Tour
2015-04-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Landscape Workshop – Caring for Your Desert Garden
Go on a walking tour (approximately two miles) through Scottsdale’s five and a half acre Xeriscape Garden with Bill Casenhiser, the Garden’s caretaker.
This workshop is FREE to Scottsdale residents, but advanced registration is required. Learn more!
Register online or call 480-312-5690 and leave your name, address, phone number and the date(s) you would like to attend. Advance registration is required for all workshops. Confirmation letters will be mailed.
Special parking directions: please park by the dog park and take the sidewalk east to the garden

Advanced Smartscape: Irrigation Design
2015-05-07 13:00 - 18:00
With Jeff Lee from the Town of Gilbert.
Advanced Smartscape: Irrigation builds upon the basic Smartscape course by offering in-depth training for landscape professionals on the design, installation, maintenance, and management of drip and sprinkler irrigation systems. The course stresses irrigation efficiency and wise water use in turf and landscapes.

If you have not taken the basic Smartscape course, we highly encourage only those with some experience in irrigation systems to registre for advanced Smartscape.
The following hands-on activities are included in the classes:

Smart controller programming
Irrigation audit
New technologies demonstration
Wire splicing
Wire locating
Friction loss calculations

SPACE FILLS UP QUICKLY SO REGISTER TODAY! Learn more about this event.

Advanced Smartscape: Irrigation Installation & Maintenance
2015-05-14 13:00 - 18:00
With Doug Donahue of Ewing Irrigation.

Advanced Smartscape: Irrigation builds upon the basic Smartscape course by offering in-depth training for landscape professionals on the design, installation, maintenance, and management of drip and sprinkler irrigation systems. The course stresses irrigation efficiency and wise water use in turf and landscapes.

If you have not taken the basic Smartscape course, we highly encourage only those with some experience in irrigation systems to registre for advanced Smartscape.
The following hands-on activities are included in the classes:

Smart controller programming
Irrigation audit
New technologies demonstration
Wire splicing
Wire locating
Friction loss calculations

SPACE FILLS UP QUICKLY SO REGISTER TODAY! Learn more about this event.

Landscape Workshop: Rain Harvesting and Greywater Options
2015-05-16 09:00 - 13:00

Advanced Smartscape: Irrigation Management
2015-05-21 13:00 - 18:00
With Rick Templeton from the City of Phoenix.

Advanced Smartscape: Irrigation builds upon the basic Smartscape course by offering in-depth training for landscape professionals on the design, installation, maintenance, and management of drip and sprinkler irrigation systems. The course stresses irrigation efficiency and wise water use in turf and landscapes.

If you have not taken the basic Smartscape course, we highly encourage only those with some experience in irrigation systems to registre for advanced Smartscape.
The following hands-on activities are included in the classes:

Smart controller programming
Irrigation audit
New technologies demonstration
Wire splicing
Wire locating
Friction loss calculations

SPACE FILLS UP QUICKLY SO REGISTER TODAY! Learn more about this event.

Hotel Saguaro Puppet Show
2015-06-15 14:00 - 15:00
Sammy is a young saguaro and doesn’t know if he wants to be a cactus. His Grandpa teaches him how important the saguaro is to the desert.
First-come, first-served. Recommended for K-3rd grade, families and tourists. Not for preschool groups.
Sponsored by the Glendale Conservation and Sustainable Living Office through the Arizona Game and Fish Department and the Arizona Wildlife Conservation Fund.
Questions: 623-930-3550 or astahley@glendaleaz.com

Simple Cents Home Efficiency
2015-06-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Drab to Fab Before
Are you interested in learning some simple tips on ways to improve your home’s energy and water efficiency? If so, this class is for you. Simple Cents Home Efficiency will offer you simple ways to save energy, water, and money in your home! Glendale residents that attend the class will receive $75 in energy- and water- efficiency devices!*
Register at: 623-930-3760 or wsimonson@glendaleaz.com
Coordinated by the Glendale Conservation and Sustainable Living Division.
*classes and devices are funded by the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant Program.

Hotel Saguaro Puppet Show
2015-07-29 15:00 - 16:00 | Drab to Fab Before

Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden Tour
2015-08-03 10:30 - 12:30 | olla_container
Take a walking tour (approximately two miles) through the Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden at Chaparral Park with Bill Casenhiser, garden’s caretaker. This demonstration garden is home to over 7,000 plants from 200 species. See water-thrifty plants in action and have your desert plant questions answered by an expert.
Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden at Chaparral Park (SE Corner of Hayden/McDonald)
Please meet in front of the restrooms between Softball Fields 1 & 2.
Remember to bring water, a hat, and sunscreen.
We will contact registrants by phone for rainy day cancellation.

SHADE - Southwest Horticulture Annual Day of Education
2015-08-07 07:00 - 16:15
With featured speakers such as Jeffrey Knight talking about “Conserving Water One Drip at a Time” and Jeff Velasquez exploring “New SHADE Options”…….this year’s conference promises to be fantastic! Tracks feature themes of Design, Tree, Irrigation, Innovative Landscape Trends and Pest Management and Plant Health.
SHADE 2015 will have 5 concurrent educational tracks that consist of 6 one-hour sessions, with lunch and break refreshments included. SHADE Sponsorships are available as well if your company is interested in being an event sponsor. Additionally, the Arizona Certified Nursery Professional (ACNP) training will occur from 8:00a.m.-4:00p.m. in a separate session.

For more information, please view the conference brochure here or the Arizona Nursery Association website.

Fall 2015 Smartscape
2015-08-10 15:30 - 18:00
Smartscape can help landscape professionals move ahead of the competition and stay up to date on the latest trends, research, and practices in the industry. With its informative classes and networking and marketing opportunities, Smartscape is an affordable way for landscape professionals to strengthen their practice and innovate their business.
This course covers:

Plant selection and installation
Solutions to plant problems
Soils, plants, and water
Landscape design and renovation
Drip irrigation design and installation
Landscape water management and irrigation controllers
Maintaining desert-adapted plants

Fall 2015 Smartscape is every Monday and Wednesday from August 10 through September 2. Registration is required. Visit http://www.smartscape.org/registration.php to register now!

Free Shade Tree Planting Workshop
2015-08-15 08:00 - 10:00
Free Shade Tree Planting Workshops and FREE TREES are being offered for SRP customers. Don’t miss this upcoming, conveniently located program at Red Mountain Community College, 7110 E. McKellips Road. Learn the best methods for planting and caring for trees. Those who attend can pick up a free tree on September 19 to plant in your yard (and better time to plant). Learn more and register early.

Free Landscaping Workshop - Basic Yard Makeovers
2015-08-25 18:30 - 20:45
Want to create your own backyard oasis? Or maybe you’d like to make your landscape more child or pet friendly. Transform your grass yard into outdoor living spaces that are colorful, fragrant, interesting, cool leisure, Mediterranean, eco-compatible, etc. This class will show you the easy step-by-step methods. You may even be eligible for a rebate of up to $3,000.
Classes are free but advanced registration is required as space is limited. Class details and online registration is available on the Chandler Water Conservation web site www.chandleraz.gov/water
Location:
Chandler Main Library
22 S. Delaware St.
