Drip Irrigation Design & Installation
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.
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Water Games
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!
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Celebrate Columbus Day at the Peoria Main Library Water Games
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 …
Hydrate Your Home & Community Workshop
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 …
Free Landscaping Workshop – Pruning & Maintaining Your Landscape
Trees and shrubs are the most important living elements of your landscape. Join an ISA certified arborist for this introductory presentation to learn the basics of pruning to keep your investments healthy, functional and looking great. You will learn the art and science of good pruning, including how to prune young trees for good structure, the five types of pruning …
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Desert Plant Care
Are you frustrated with your landscape? You’re not alone. Many of us are unsure how to grow plants in the low desert’s alkaline soil and challenging climate. Come learn what plants need to flourish here and how to keep them happy and healthy including, fertilizing and controlling weeds, pests and diseases. Speaker: Cathy Rymer, Master Gardener, Horticulturist, Certified Irrigation Auditor …
Irrigation Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Repair
Get the basics on good maintenance practices, troubleshooting and techniques to keep your landscape irrigation system running smoothly from Irrigation Specialist Jeff Lee.
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Hydrate Your Plants Workshop
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, and building a rain garden. Join us for your favorite topic, …
Landscape Makeover & Rainwater Harvesting
Learn design basics including rainwater harvesting to jump-start your landscape makeover. Landscape design professional Jo Miller will share tips and techniques on space planning and improved plant health.
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Vegetable Gardening In Tune with the Desert
Do you want to grow your own vegetables? Here in the low desert we are lucky in that we have two growing seasons, - fall and spring. Gardening expert, Carol Stuttard, will help you start or master vegetable gardening this fall. Learn about plant selection, soil preparation, and seasonal tips to give your garden the kick-start it needs for producing …
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DIY Design & Install Your Home Drip Irrigation System
Learn how to design and install an efficient home irrigation system for your lawn and landscape from an Irrigation Specialist with over 17 years experience. Includes tips from a pro, in making your system efficient and easy to maintain.
Tree and Shrub Class
Trees and shrubs are the most important living elements of your landscape. Learn the what, why and how of pruning your plants to maintain their health and growth. 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.