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Queen Creek – Backyard Makeover
Town of Queen Creek Library 21802 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek, AZ, United StatesWant to transform your backyard into an oasis or make it more child or pet-friendly? This class, taught by a local landscaping expert, will teach you easy, step-by-step methods to revamp your grass yard into a colorful, fragrant, interesting, eco-compatible and useful outdoor living space. If you are landscaping your backyard for the first time, you can glean some great …
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Peoria – The Best Desert Trees
Peoria Rio Vista Recreation Center 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ, United StatesWhat benefits do you most need from a tree, and what space do you have? Trees in the incorrect location can eventually lead to damage of surrounding sidewalks, neighbor disputes, and eventually the huge cost of removal. In this class, a certified arborist will go over some great desert tree options that thrive in our climate and can fit the …
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Glendale – Grow the Urban Forest
Glendale Main Library 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, ArizonaTrees are our allies! Come and learn about the benefits of trees, and how to plant, water, and prune a tree. Certified Arborist, Cathy Rymer, will share everything you need to know about proper tree care and overview more than 30 trees to help you choose a suitable tree for the Arizona Desert.
Buckeye – Pruning Desert Plants and Trees
Coyote Library - Buckeye 21699 W Yuma Rd #116, Buckeye, United StatesAn attendee-favorite course on how best to maintain your desert plants for beauty and water efficiency. Register here
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Chandler – Native Plant Identification
City of Chandler Downtown Library 22 S Delaware St, Chandler, AZ, United StatesAre you interested in plants native to the Arizona desert? This workshop will teach you the importance of native plants, how to identify them, and which plants to select if you want to attract pollinators or wildlife! Furthermore, learn the dangers of invasive species and why it's better to choose native. Register here!
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Glendale – Stormwater Basics & Passive Rainwater Harvesting
Glendale Main Library 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, ArizonaOnly rain in the storm drain! Learn about the City's stormwater system and how we can work together to keep our waterways clean. Presented by Megan Sheldon, Deputy Director of the Glendale Water Services Department. Rainwater is free, fresh, and filling! Come learn about the importance of rainwater harvesting, and how adding simple earthworks around your plants can create a …
Chandler – Protecting your Landscape from the Summer Heat
City of Chandler Sunset Library 4930 W Ray Rd, Chandler, AZ, United StatesLearn how to protect your landscape from the hot summer heat before it's too late! Trees, shrubs and even cacti like the mighty Saguaro were heavily impacted this past summer, with many not making it through the season. This workshop will focus on proper plant selection, heat mitigation, tips on protecting your landscape plants from heat, and ways to identify …
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Peoria – Composting
Peoria Rio Vista Recreation Center 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ, United StatesTrash bin full of yard waste? Turn that waste into money by composting it for re-use in your landscape and gardens. In this class, you will learn what to compost and how to keep the material “cooking” to create your own soil amendments. To register click here and look under "Green Living" or call 623.773.7137
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Glendale – Active Rainwater Harvesting
Glendale Main Library 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, ArizonaDid you know that one inch of rainfall from a 1,000 square foot roof can capture up to 600 gallons of rainwater? Learn what it takes to design a system that collects and stores rainwater for later use. This class is for anyone that wants to learn about active rainwater harvesting techniques, even if you begin with just one barrel. …
Goodyear – Set Your Watering Schedule and Find Hidden Drip Leaks
Goodyear Georgia T Lord Library 1900 N. Civic Square, Goodyear, Arizona, United StatesGet your system set correctly and efficiently for summer plus learn how to easily check for those pesky hidden drip leaks. Register here
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Tempe- Smart Landscape Watering Practices
Tempe Public Library, 3500 S Rural Rd. Tempe, AZ 85282 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe, Arizona, United StatesReview the basics of outdoor watering efficiency. This workshop covers sprinklers, drip, bubblers, microbubblers and hose watering, along with a brief overview of earthworks and graywater systems. Also, learn how residents can utilized the Graywater Rebate or the High Efficiency Irrigation Rebate to upgrade watering systems at home. Register Here!