Did you know that drought is a natural part of the water cycle? What actually begins as a weather phenomenon ultimately impacts our water resources. Learn more about drought, its effect on nature and our community, water supply, and what the City of Peoria is doing to ensure the availability of water for our future.
If you are thinking about putting in a new drip irrigation system in your yard, this class can help you learn what to look for and the questions to ask before you make the investment.Speaker: Jonathan Manning, Certified Arborist , Tree farmer at Elgin Tree Farm Register at eavila@avondale.org or by calling Esmie Avila at 623.333.4422.
In 2015, the city of Glendale Water Services Department will celebrate its centennial, marking 100 years of providing safe, reliable, high quality water and wastewater services to the community. Although Glendale has changed significantly over the last century, one thing remains constant—the city’s commitment to providing exceptional water and wastewater services. Join Glendale Water Services in celebrating its centennial by …
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 and adjusting the timer on an irrigation controller.
Learn how to create a sustainable backyard oasis with rainwater harvesting Learn how to create a sustainable backyard oasis at WMG’s six-part Hydrate Phoenix project series at SunUp Brewing Co in Central Phoenix. Each presentation includes a mini-project to create an action plan for your home. Hydrate with happy-hour priced local craft brews, and soak in knowledge about greywater, composting, …
Horticulturist and Master Gardener Kirti Mathura will cover proper techniques for watering, fertilizing, pruning and other maintenance tips for your desert garden.
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! Chandler residents that attend the class will receive $75 in energy- and water- efficiency devices! Classes are free …
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. Speaker: Jonathan Manning, Certified Arborist , Tree farmer at Elgin Tree Farm
Simple things you need to know to make your drip irrigation system efficient and easy to maintain. Irrigation Specialist Jeff Lee will show you how to design and install a drip system.
Learn about our water system with games, activities and FUN competition. Come participate in a water taste test, try operating a model water treatment system, make a bracelet, try water coloring, learn what a Neptune T-10 is and meet Misty, Peoria’s Water Conservation Mascot. Fun for the whole family!
A Family Event (Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.) Learn about our water system, both natural and constructed, in an afternoon of games, activities and FUN competition. · Explore a model watershed and see what happens when it rains! · Operate a model water treatment system! Participate in a taste test of water! · Take an …
Create a water budget for your home and give water back to your community Phoenix gets about 8 inches of rainfall per year – but do you know how many potential gallons of harvested rainwater that translates to? We’ll show how you can harvest thousands of gallons of water each year at your own home to use less water from …
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