Water Use It Wisely

Phoenix Water's free workshop: Find and fix leaks
2018-10-18 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Phoenix)
Phoenix Water provides residents with landscape and conservation workshops designed to help you learn how to use water wisely while enhancing your life and the planet at the same time. ​See our flyer for an updated list of classes you may attend for FREE. Register for cla​sses using the online form.

Scottsdale Water's free landscape workshop: Program your irrigation controller
2018-10-18 17:30 - 19:30
Irrigation Specialist Bill Casenhiser will help you take control of your landscape watering with step-by-step instructions. You’ll get hands-on practice setting the time on an irrigation controller.

Chandler's free landscape workshop: Pruning & Maintaining Your Landscape
2018-10-18 06:00 - 20:30
This easy-to-understand workshop will teach you about planting and pruning techniques as well as plant selection to keep shrubs healthy and looking great. You will leave this program ready to prune your own shrubs with confidence and effectiveness.
Classes are free, but you must register – http://www.chandleraz.gov/default.aspx?pageid=580

Scottsdale Water's free landscape workshop: Plant selection
2018-10-15 17:30 - 19:30
Choosing plants that are just right for your yard is the key to successful landscaping in the desert. Discover how from expert, Kirti Mathura.

Glendale's free landscape workshop: Year-round color in the desert
2018-10-13 10:00 - 12:00
Get year-round color in your landscape by knowing the blooming seasons of different Arizona-friendly plants. Kirti Mathura, author of “The Arizona Low-Desert Flower Garden,” will showcase dozens of colorful, water-wise plants that will complement your existing landscape. Let your yard shine in technicolor all year long!
REGISTER AT:
623-930-3760 or greenliving@glendaleaz.com
ADDITIONAL INFO AT:
GlendaleAZ.com/WaterConservation/classesandeducation.cfm

Goodyear's free landscape workshop: Set your water timer
2018-10-09 18:30 - 20:30
FREE Water Conservation Classes
The City of Goodyear offers FREE water conservation classes at several times throughout the year
Set Your Water Timer
Is your irrigation controller controlling you? High water bills? Landscape looking bad? Well, take control of your controller and learn how to set it correctly and change it seasonally for your particular plants and soil type. Taught by Jonathan Manning, Certified Arborist.
Register for classes online.
****Additional classes are available through our friends from the City of Avondale.****

All classes are held in the Training Room at the Public Works Admin Building, 4980 S. 157th Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85338, **unless noted otherwise**. Public Works Admin Building is located south of MC85 and west of EstrellaParkway. Enter from Estrella Parkway on Romley Road next to Roscoe Dog Park.

Surprise's free landscape workshop: Year-round color
2018-10-09 18:30 - 20:00
With proper planning and placement, you can have year-round color in your yard. Learn to select plants how to place them for a year-round colorful, water-efficient yard.

Scottsdale Water's free landscape workshop: Drab to Fab: landscape revitalization
2018-10-09 17:30 - 19:30
Is your yard in need of a make-over? Want to go from drab to fab? Landscape designer, Jo Miller, has tips and tricks that will get you started revitalizing and rejuvenating your landscaping.

Phoenix Water's free workshop: Water 101
2018-10-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2018-09-22 13:00 - 14:00

Scottsdale Water's free landscape workshop: Landscaping in small spaces
2018-10-06 10:00 - 12:00
Do you have a space in your yard that is narrow, shady or near a pool and you just can’t seem to find something that grows? Learn how to select and care for plants that will thrive in small or otherwise challenging areas with Jo Miller!

Tempe's Desert Lush free workshop series: Creating a desert lush landscape part 2
2018-10-06 09:00 - 13:00 | Our Valley’s Water Story: From Watershed to Showerhead
Fall 2018 Workshop Flyer V2
Missing our part 1 of this series? Don’t worry; part two is just as informational and enlightening. At this workshop, experts will teach you how to design a home landscape that is desert-themed, functional, and water-wise. Don’t forget that in the desert, saving water can lead to saving money!

Scottsdale's free Green Building Lecture Series
2018-10-04 19:00 - 20:30
The Circular Economy: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Reconsider and Reimagine
There is wisdom in the old saying “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” What if instead of burying our trash in a landfill, we recirculated it back into the economy? What if we began to regard “waste” as a “resource”?
Scottsdale’s Green Building Lecture Series kicks off its new season with “The Circular Economy: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Reconsider and Re-imagine,” a discussion of the reuse and recovery of materials and products we use every day.
In a traditional linear economy, products are made, used and disposed of in the landfill. In a circular economy, resources are kept in use for as long as possible to extract maximum value, then recovered to regenerate new materials. Circular economies divert waste from landfills, reduce environmental impacts, conserve energy and water, save money, and create jobs.
Come hear about community initiatives, business opportunities and what you can do to support a circular economy.
Speakers:
John Trujillo, Principal of Circonomy Solutions is our featured speaker.
As former City of Phoenix Public Works Director, he reinvented the city’s waste collection and recycling programs to dramatically move the city toward zero-waste. John will share business and public sector efforts to recover material resources for reuse and regeneration in an economically viable and environmentally compatible way.
Steve Caldwell, Vice President of Operations for GreenSheen Paint
Steve is responsible for the national expansion of latex paint recycling facilities. He will discuss the process of recycling used latex paint (otherwise destined for the landfill) into a premium quality architectural grade paint.

Surprise's free landscape workshop: Landscape timer programming
2018-09-29 10:00 - 12:00
Understanding how much and how often to water your landscape can help keep your plants healthy, and may save you money on your water bill. Learn how much and how often to water your landscape, then receive hands-on irrigation programming training this two-part class.

Avondale's free landscape class: Growing fruit trees in the desert
2018-09-27 18:00 - 20:00
From exotic to native fruits this class describes over 20 different types of fruit in detail. Discussion will cover water, fertilizer, pollination, fruit thinning and planting tips.

Phoenix Water's free landscape workshop: Landscape watering
2018-09-22 14:00 - 15:00

Glendale's free landscape workshop: Vegetable gardening in containers and raised beds
2018-09-22 10:00 - 12:00
Don’t let a small yard limit your vegetable gardening opportunities. Growing plants in containers and raised beds is a great way to make the most out of small spaces. Pam Perry, Maricopa County Master Gardener, will talk about the different types of containers and raised beds, soil amendments, plants, and watering requirements.
REGISTER AT:
623-930-3760 or greenliving@glendaleaz.com
ADDITIONAL INFO AT:
GlendaleAZ.com/WaterConservation/classesandeducation.cfm

Tempe's Desert Lush free workshop series: Creating a desert lush landscape part 1
2018-09-22 09:00 - 13:00 | Our Valley’s Water Story: From Watershed to Showerhead
Fall 2018 Workshop Flyer V2

This workshop is free to all Tempe residents and will teach you the basics of how to design a desert-friendly landscape in your yard that is beautiful and water-wise!

Avondale's free landscape workshop: Vegetable gardening
2018-09-20 18:00 - 20:00
Take advantage of this timely workshop to get your garden growing and learn strategies to overcome the challenges of our environment. Class will cover planting seasons and watering.

Goodyear's free landscape workshop: Pruning for beauty and health
2018-09-18 18:30 - 20:30
FREE Water Conservation Classes
The City of Goodyear offers FREE water conservation classes at several times throughout the year.
Pruning For Beauty And Health
When does pruning promote health, beauty and safety? When is pruning unnecessary or even harmful? Observe pruning of real plants so you know how and when it is time. Taught Jonathan Manning, Certified Arborist.
Register for classes online.
****Additional classes are available through our friends from the City of Avondale.****

All classes are held in the Training Room at the Public Works Admin Building, 4980 S. 157th Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85338, **unless noted otherwise**. Public Works Admin Building is located south of MC85 and west of EstrellaParkway. Enter from Estrella Parkway on Romley Road next to Roscoe Dog Park.

Surprise's free landscape class: Water-wise edible gardening
2018-09-18 18:30 - 20:00
Urban edible gardens are a growing trend. Take advantage of the low desert’s two growing seasons and grow edibles in your yard. Learn how to select plants and grow a healthy, water-efficient edible garden.

Phoenix Water Workshop - Landscape Watering
2018-09-15 14:00 - 15:00

Phoenix Water Workshop - Desert Lawn Care
2018-09-15 13:00 - 14:00, 2018-08-30 18:30 - 19:30, 2018-08-23 18:30 - 19:30

Free landscape workshop: Intro to residential scale permaculture
2018-09-13 18:00 - 20:00
Provides an overview of permaculture (edible) landscape design with an emphasis on how homeowners can use water harvesting techniques to create beautiful, desert- and people-friendly landscapes.

Free Irrigation Workshop - Do It Yourself Drip Irrigation
2018-09-06 18:00 - 20:45
If you are thinking about putting in a new drip irrigation system or modifying an existing one, this class can help you learn what to look for and the questions to ask before you make the investment. You’ll gain hands-on practice with cutting pipe, inserting emitters, and connecting parts and pieces. Whether you plan on doing it yourself or hiring a professional, this class will boost your knowledge of what goes into designing and installing a drip irrigation system.
Class if free, but you must register at http://www.chandleraz.gov/default.aspx?pageid=580

Trees For A Desert Suburb
2018-09-04 18:30 - 20:30
FREE Water Conservation Classes
The City of Goodyear offers FREE water conservation classes at several times throughout the year.
Trees For A Desert Suburb
How big is the cute baby tree in your yard going to get? A tree that will get too big for its location will lead to damage of surrounding foundations and sidewalks, neighbor disputes, and eventually the huge cost of removal. This class is intended to give options beyond the most common BIG shade trees. 28 different species will be discussed thoroughly including photos,pros,cons, tips on special care. A handout listing trees that will get too big for most yards will also be available. Presented by Jonathan Manning. ISA Certified Arborist
Register for classes online.
****Additional classes are available through our friends from the City of Avondale.****
All classes are held in the Training Room at the Public Works Admin Building, 4980 S. 157th Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85338, **unless noted otherwise**. Public Works Admin Building is located south of MC85 and west of EstrellaParkway. Enter from Estrella Parkway on Romley Road next to Roscoe Dog Park.

Phoenix Water Workshop - Hydrate Phoenix with Watershed Management Group
2018-08-29 18:00 - 19:30
Join us for this 5 week series workshop offered in partnership with Watershed Management Group to hydrate your neighborhood. Learn how to design an earth-friendly yard using simple earthworks and low-water-use plants. Each presentation includes a mini-project to create an action plan for your home. Check out your favorite topic, or attend the full series. Register at Watershedmg.org/Hydrate.

Right Plant, Right Place
2018-08-25 09:00 - 12:00
Some plants do better in our desert environment than others. To keep your yard looking its best, learn how to select and care for plants that thrive well in our desert conditions.

The Town of Queen Creek offers free workshops and classes to help you reduce your water use. All workshops/classes are free of charge to Town of Queen Creek utility customers, but advanced registration is required as space is limited. To register, please visit Water-Smart Workshops. For more information, please call the Water Conservation Office at 480-358-3455.
