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  • Plant Survival 101

    Come learn how to maintain healthy plants, includes pruning tips and a pruning schedule specific to desert plants. Speaker:  Jo Miller, Master Gardener, Author and Certified Sustainable Building Advisor

    Free

  • Irrigation Repair & Maintenance

    Drab to Fab Before

    Now is the time to do an irrigation check-up so that it’s in tip-top shape for the long summer. An irrigation expert will cover basic irrigation repair and seasonal maintenance that will keep your system and plants happy all summer long. Register at: 623-930-3760 or greenliving@glendaleaz.com

    Free

  • Landscape Watering

    Learn how to properly water your landscape to save time and increase the health and beauty of your plants. There are a number of ways to save water in your landscape, and there are some very good reasons to do so. Over half of household water—in some cases as much as three-quarters—goes into our landscapes.  That means watering your yard …

    Free

  • Rain Gardens

    Learn how to design an earth-friendly yard using simple earthworks and low-water-use plants. This class is free but you must register as space is limited. Please register by following this link.

    Free

  • Trees for Small Arid Yards

    Learn names of some trees you see all over town. See some selections that tolerate Arizona heat, are water efficient, and fit the spot you've picked out. Speaker: Jonathan Manning, Certified Arborist, Tree farmer at Elgin Tree Farm

    Free

  • Lawn to Xeriscape Conversion

    Our Valley's Water Story: From Watershed to Showerhead

    Conversion from lawn to a beautiful Xeriscape, its principals and design aspects.

    Free

  • Earth Day Celebration at GCC

    This event is designed to introduce our students, faculty, staff, and visitors to various sustainable organizations in our state. Environmental professionals will be on-hand to interact with the public and provide more information. The following groups will be in attendance: Keeping Arizona Beautiful, Trees Matter, Sierra Club, a Tesla car club, Arcosanti, Adobe Mountain Wildlife Center (with animals), the AZ Trail Association, Audubon, Experience Matters, City of Glendale's Conservation & Sustainable Living Division, …

  • Xeriscape Selection

    Our Valley's Water Story: From Watershed to Showerhead

    Selection of Xeriscape plant materials & Maintenance.

    Free

  • Find and Fix Leaks Leaks

    Learn how to find and fix leaks that could be draining your budget.  Did you know? 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. …

    Free