Water Use It Wisely

Peoria - Wildlife Friendly Landscapes
2022-04-09 09:00 - 10:00 UTC | Rio Vista Recreation Center
Now more than ever our native wildlife needs help to continue to thrive in our urban areas. You can help by turning your yard into a mini wildlife sanctuary! It’s easy to create an inviting environment for birds, butterflies and other creatures using a wonderful array of native and desert adapted plants.
April 9 – Saturday at 9 a.m.
Rio Vista Rec Center – 8866 W. Thunderbird Rd.

Peoria - Recycling 101
2022-04-16 09:00 - 10:00 UTC | Rio Vista Recreation Center
Do you ever look at the trash item in your hand and ask, can I recycle this? Recycling staff will walk you through what items are recycled in Peoria and what items have to stay in the trash. The more we can recycle right in Peoria the more waste we can divert from our landfills!
April 16 – Saturday at 9 a.m.
Rio Vista Rec Center – 8866 W. Thunderbird Rd.

Glendale - Savvy Succulent Spaces
2022-04-16 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | Glendale Main Library, 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, Arizona, 85302
Liven up your home with spectacular succulents! Explore how to successfully grow succulents that are well-suited to the low desert, whether grown in the ground or in containers. Starr Urbatsch, the Agave, Aloe, & Non-Cactus Succulents Collections Manager at the Desert Botanical Garden, will also share information about appropriate species that thrive indoors.
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Tempe - Stump the Gardener
2022-04-20 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Phoenix) | Tempe Public Library, 3500 S Rural Rd. Tempe, AZ 85282, 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe, Arizona, 85282, United States
The Tempe Public Library and Municipal Utilities Department Water Conservation will be hosting a Stump the Gardener event at the Tempe Library Lower Level from 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. on April 20, 2022. This drop-in only event will feature experts and resources related to gardening, landscape and water conservation. Visit to receive answers to questions, check out a seed packet and pick up landscape brochures at no additional cost. Families are welcome, and educational activity books for children will be available.

Peoria - Resilient Landscapes
2022-04-20 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Rio Vista Recreation Center
Is your landscape resilient to our regions extreme climate and low precipitation? A landscaping expert will walk you through the ways you can increase the resiliency and health of your landscape while still providing shade, color and an aesthetically pleasing view.
April 20 – Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Rio Vista Rec Center – 8866 W. Thunderbird Rd.

Chandler - DIY Drip Design and Install
2022-04-21 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Phoenix) | AZ
Whether you plan on doing it yourself or hire a professional, this class can help you learn what to look for and the questions to ask before you start. You’ll gain hands-on practice with cutting pipe, inserting emitters, and connecting parts and pieces. Taught by a certified irrigation specialist.

Chandler - Easy Irrigation Troubleshooting Repair
2022-04-28 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Phoenix) | AZ
Keeping your sprinkler and bubbler systems in top shape will ensure you use just the right amount of water. Learn what the different components are and how they are assembled. Learn how to do simple things like replacing nozzles all the way to diagnosing and repairing irrigation valves.

Mesa's Trees Are Cool: Tree Care Workshop for Homeowners
2022-04-30 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Phoenix) | AZ
Celebrate Arbor Day with us at this month’s Living Green workshop! Learn about all the benefits of trees for your landscape, for our communities, and for the planet. The program will cover proper tree selection, placement, watering, pruning, and more. The hands-on portion of this fun workshop will be an opportunity to participate in an Arbor Day Celebration tree planting in the Monarch Haven and Reading Sanctuary Garden located at the Red Mountain Branch Library in the NE corner of the parking lot.
The program includes a short overview of the Mesa Climate Action Plan and our commitment to making our city a greener community. Trees are a great solution for heat mitigation, and they help improve our air and water quality. Plus, they absorb greenhouse gasses and pollutants.
Presented by Donna DiFrancesco, Conservation Coordinator from the City of Mesa Environmental Management & Sustainability.
Located at Mesa Red Mountain Library, 635 N. Power Road, Mesa.

Test Event 1
2022-05-18 14:30 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix) | AZ
Testing

Free Virtual Landscape Workshop - Desert Plant Survival 101
2022-05-21 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Phoenix) | Treeland, Treeland Nursery, Mesa, 85210, United States
Desert Plant Survival 101
Master Gardener Jo Miller will provide the top reasons why plants do not do well, what to consider at the nursery, and how to properly plant, water, and maintain healthy plants (including pruning tips and a pruning schedule for common low-desert-adapted landscape plants).
This virtual class is available via Zoom.

Test Event 2
2022-06-16 14:30 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix) | AZ

Chandler - Energy Savings 101
2022-08-17 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Phoenix) | ASU Chandler Innovation Center, 249 E. Chicago St., Chandler, AZ, 85225, United States
Find out how to save some green on your energy bill by being green! You’ll learn tips and tricks on cooling and heating systems, plumbing, and types of trees that could all make a difference in your home.

Mesa's Summer Savings on Water and Energy Use at Home
2022-08-20 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Phoenix) | AZ
City of Mesa Water Conservation and Salt River Project team up to provide residents with easy tips on how to save money, energy, and water at home, while promoting greater comfort and livability. From simple to high-tech ideas, we’ll help put more dollars back into your pocket.
The program includes a short overview of the Mesa Climate Action Plan and commitment to making our city a greener community. Reductions in energy and water use decrease greenhouse gas emissions. Mesa’s Stage One enactment of the Water Shortage Management Plan will also be discussed.
Presented by Tanya Hughes from SRP and Donna DiFrancesco, Conservation Coordinator from the City of Mesa Environmental Management & Sustainability.

This program supports the City of Mesa’s Climate Action Plan (MCAP), a Mayor and Council priority initiative to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, build resilience in our community, and address the negative outcomes of a changing climate.
Don’t miss this program and the great giveaways we’ll be providing!
FREE and registration not required. Program location is Red Mountain Library, 635 N Power Road.

Chandler - Composting 101
2022-08-24 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Phoenix) | ASU Chandler Innovation Center, 249 E. Chicago St., Chandler, AZ, 85225, United States
Come learn all about the process and benefits of turning yard waste and organic food scraps into vital nutrients for your soil. Compost reduces the need to water as often, as well as the need for commercial soil amendments and chemical fertilizers.

Chandler - Desert Gardening 101 (Garden Prep & Raised Beds)
2022-08-30 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Phoenix) | ASU Chandler Innovation Center, 249 E. Chicago St., Chandler, AZ, 85225, United States
Whether you’re a beginner or experienced gardener just looking for tips to make your garden more productive in our desert climate, this class is for you. You’ll learn how to plan, start and maintain a vegetable garden, as well as what will grow here and when to plant.

Peoria - Irrigation Repair
2022-09-03 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Phoenix) | Peoria Rio Vista Recreation Center, 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ, 85381, United States
Does your irrigation system need a little TLC to get back into efficient operation? In this class we will walk through the most common irrigation repairs to help you get your landscape and water systems back in the green.

Chandler - Smart Irrigation Controllers
2022-09-10 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Phoenix) | ASU Chandler Innovation Center, 249 E. Chicago St., Chandler, AZ, 85225, United States
Adjusting your watering schedules more often saves water and is better for the landscape. The most accurate way is to adjust the watering each time based on the weather since the last time it watered. Learn how smart controllers do all this on their own and how to select the right controller for our region and your yard.

Avondale - Desert Lawn Care
2022-09-10 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Phoenix) | Treeland, Treeland Nursery, Mesa, 85210, United States
Maintaining a beautiful and water-efficient lawn in the desert can be challenging. Irrigation Specialist Dave Pratt will cover the basics of proper lawn maintenance, fertilizing, mowing, and watering for a beautiful, water-efficient lawn.

Glendale - Irrigating with Gray Water
2022-09-10 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Phoenix) | Glendale Main Library, 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, Arizona, 85302
Gray water can be a reliable source of water for desert landscapes. Clint Culberson and Michael Gettens with Galaxy Gardens will share how they plan and install simple gray water systems. Discover how to send gray water from laundry machines, handwashing sinks, baths, and showers to your landscape.

Surprise - Xeriscape Demonstration Garden Ribbon Cutting
2022-09-17 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Phoenix) | Surprise Water Education Center, 16000 N. Civic Center Plaza (north side of the Surprise City Hall Campus), Suprise, 85374, United States

Peoria - Rainwater Harvesting
2022-09-17 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix) | Peoria Rio Vista Recreation Center, 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ, 85381, United States
Do you ever wonder what rainwater harvesting is and how it can be incorporated in an existing home and landscape? Our landscape expert will introduce active and passive rainwater harvesting techniques, and how you can better use what Mother Nature provides to keep you plants happy year round

Chandler - Water Saver 101
2022-09-20 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Phoenix) | ASU Chandler Innovation Center, 249 E. Chicago St., Chandler, AZ, 85225, United States
Want to save water but don’t know where to start? Learn how much water you use. Then learn where and how to save water with simple changes, repairs, and water savings devices. You might even qualify for a rebate.

Glendale - The Dirt on Compost
2022-09-21 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Phoenix) | Treeland, Treeland Nursery, Mesa, 85210, United States
Compost is the “black gold” essential to successful vegetable gardening, especially in the Southwest. Discover how easy it is to produce your own magical soil amendment. Learn from Kirti Mathura, garden author, who has over 17 years of experience working at the Desert Botanical Garden and is currently the Program Coordinator for Smartscape at the University of Arizona’s Cooperative Extension.

Peoria - Am I Watering Right?
2022-09-21 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Phoenix) | Peoria Rio Vista Recreation Center, 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ, 85381, United States
Are you looking at your plants and asking yourself, did I water enough? In this class our expert will give you tips on how to ensure your plants are getting the right amount of water at the correct frequency. The key in the desert is to water deeply but infrequently and we will give you the tools you need to score an “A” in watering.

Surprise - Watering By the Numbers
2022-09-21 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Phoenix) | Surprise Water Education Center, 16000 N. Civic Center Plaza (north side of the Surprise City Hall Campus), Suprise, 85374, United States
It’s as easy as 1-2-3! Water-wise landscaping matches how much water your plants really need with how much water your irrigation system applies. Additional topics included in this course are turf watering, irrigation system components, and controller programming.

Avondale - Irrigation Repair & Maintenance
2022-09-24 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Phoenix) | Avondale Public Works Classroom, 399 E Lower Buckeye, Avondale, AZ, 85323, United States
Irrigation Specialist Dave Pratt will share tips on finding and fixing irrigation leaks, as well as provide overall irrigation system maintenance and troubleshooting advice in this hands-on class.

Chandler - Watering Basics for a Healthy Landscape
2022-09-27 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Phoenix) | ASU Chandler Innovation Center, 249 E. Chicago St., Chandler, AZ, 85225, United States
Take the mystery out of watering your landscape by learning how often, how much, and how long you should water. You’ll learn how to address dry areas in your lawn, irrigation parts and valves as well as, how to adjust stations on your irrigation controller.

Glendale - Bird Walk and Talk at the Xeriscape Garden
2022-10-01 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Phoenix) | Glendale Main Library, 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, Arizona, 85302
Take a leisurely stroll through the Glendale Xeriscape (low-water-use) Demonstration Garden that surrounds the Glendale Main Library. Joe Ford, with Sonoran Audubon Society, will lead a guided tour on bird and plant species, followed by a plant exchange*. We recommend wearing close-toed shoes, a hat, and sunglasses.
*To create a successful plant exchange, participants are asked to donate seeds, plants, and cuttings from their collection.

Peoria - Home Energy Efficiency
2022-10-05 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Phoenix) | Peoria Rio Vista Recreation Center, 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ, 85381, United States
Energy bill always seem to be on the rise, which makes efficiency a smart goal for everyone. Our energy expert will walk you through basic home efficiency problem areas and tips on how to lower your energy use while staying comfortable.

Surprise - Desert Gardening for Beginners: Vegetable Gardens
2022-10-08 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Phoenix) | Surprise Water Education Center, 16000 N. Civic Center Plaza (north side of the Surprise City Hall Campus), Suprise, 85374, United States
Master Gardeners will show novice and experienced gardeners alike how to get the most out of their vegetable garden! Fall gardening is why we love living in the desert, a complete guide from soil preparation to harvest will have you enjoying your fruits of labor in no time.
