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Mesa’s Grass-to-Xeriscape: Sustainable, Water-Smart Landscaping

Mesa Main Library 64 E 1st Street, Mesa, AZ, United States

Are you ready to replace your grass and water-thirsty plants with a Xeriscape? This approach creates a beautiful and practical landscape that reduces water usage, provides cooling shade, and is much easier to maintain. City of Mesa staff will present information about Mesa’s Grass-to-Xeriscape Landscape Program, which now offers up to $1,100 for qualifying conversions. Following this, our favorite AZ …

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SRP Water Conservation Expo

PERA Training & Conference Center 1 E Continental Dr, Tempe, AZ, United States

Join us in person on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 8 a.m. – noon at PERA Training and Conference Center in Tempe for the water-saving event of the year! The annual SRP Water Conservation Expo brings together our community to raise awareness of water in the Valley and discover ways to conserve at home. Purchase a smart irrigation controller (limit 1) …

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Mesa’s Arizona Green Business Certification: Step 1 – Go Green. Step 2 – Profit!

Mesa Business Builder@The Studios 59 E 1st Street, Mesa, AZ, United States

Mesa is excited to offer free hands-on consultations from Local First Arizona’s Sustainability team. Get actionable strategies to lower costs while increasing profits, reduce environmental impact, and boost brand recognition. Key Takeaways: Develop a tailored sustainability plan and ideas for improvement. Discover how less waste = more money! Build customer loyalty as an environmentally conscious business. Learn about incentives and …

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Queen Creek: Composting

Town of Queen Creek Library 21802 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek, AZ, United States

Join our composting class to learn how to transform kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich, organic compost for your garden and beyond! Composting is an environmentally responsible way to manage organic waste and a valuable resource for enhancing soil fertility. In this workshop taught by a local expert, you'll gain the knowledge and skills to become a successful composter. …

Peoria: Recycing 101

Peoria Rio Vista Recreation Center 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ, United States

Recycling can be confusing, but we are here to help! Recycling staff will guide you through what items are accepted in Peoria’s recycling program versus items meant for the trash. Learn why recycling properly is important and how diverting waste from landfills promotes a sustainable future!

Glendale: Xeriscape Garden Walk & Talk

Glendale Main Library 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, Arizona

Take a leisurely stroll through the Glendale Xeriscape Demonstration Garden that surrounds the Glendale Main Library (5959 W Brown St). Embrace xeriscapes and see living examples of low-water-use plants in-person with Landscape Architect and Watershed Management Group certified rainwater harvesting professional, Kaylee Colter. ***We recommend bringing a water bottle, wearing close-toed shoes, a hat, and sunglasses.***

Mesa’s Spring Equinox in the Monarch Garden

Mesa Red Mountain Library 635 N Power Road, Mesa, AZ, United States

Families are welcome at the Monarch Haven and Reading Sanctuary at Red Mountain Library to celebrate the spring equinox. Southwest Monarch Study will share their expertise about monarch butterflies in Arizona. Mesa Environmental & Sustainability Department staff will share great landscape resources and provide tours of the nearby Monarch Haven & Reading Sanctuary park. The library will also provide crafts for …

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Tempe: Common Mistakes When Planting Trees

Tempe Public Library, 3500 S Rural Rd. Tempe, AZ 85282 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe, Arizona, United States

Proper planting is essential to the long-term health of trees. A mistake that seems small now may greatly affect the health of a tree years down the road. Learn from proper tree planting practices from Tempe’s Urban Forestry team.

Chandler: Water Saving Landscape Design

City of Chandler Sunset Library 4930 W Ray Rd, Chandler, AZ, United States

For people planning on removing grass, or for those wanting to redesign their landscape. Learn how to design a more coherent landscape from the AZ Plant Lady, Noelle Johnson. She will cover plant choice, design, irrigation and provide inspirational images to help you create a beautiful yard.

Queen Creek: Pruning

Town of Queen Creek Library 21802 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek, AZ, United States

Trees and shrubs are the most essential living elements of your landscape. Join us for this free class taught by a local expert and learn the basics of pruning to keep your investments healthy, functional and looking great! You will learn the art and science of good pruning at this workshop, including: How to prune young trees for good structure …