• Landscaping Workshop

    Our Valley's Water Story: From Watershed to Showerhead

    This is one of three landscaping workshops brought to you by the City of Tempe. You will learn principles of landscape design, as well as how to convert your existing landscape to a beautiful Xeriscape. To register, please call Richard Bond at 480-350-2627.  

  • Living with the Sun: 2013 Tour of Solar, Green and Sustainable Buildings

    Landscape Watering by the Numbers

    This annual tour is part of the National Tour of Solar and Sustainable Buildings. See Valley homes and buildings exemplifying the best in living in the desert environment - with passive and active solar and renewable energy technologies; Green buildings techniques, materials, and products; and sustainable building and site practices. This is a free, self-guided tour. For more information, click here!

  • Irrigation Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Repair

    Get the basics on good maintenance practices, advice on problem solving and techniques you can use to keep your landscape irrigation system running smoothly. Click here to register online, or call 480-312-5690 to leave your name, address, phone number and the date(s) you would like to attend.

  • Vegetable Gardening Day

    eco friendly

    Come and learn about gardening in the desert by attending this free class. There are multiple class offerings at this event: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Vegetable Gardening 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm Container Gardening 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Soils & Composting Registration is required. To register call 623-930-3670 or email bpatrick@glendaleaz.com. Click here for additional class information.

  • Living with the Sun: 2013 Tour of Solar, Green and Sustainable Buildings

    Landscape Watering by the Numbers

    This annual tour is part of the National Tour of Solar and Sustainable Buildings. See Valley homes and buildings exemplifying the best in living in the desert environment - with passive and active solar and renewable energy technologies; Green buildings techniques, materials, and products; and sustainable building and site practices. This is a free, self-guided tour. For more information, click here!

  • Landscaping Workshop

    Our Valley's Water Story: From Watershed to Showerhead

    This is the second of three landscaping workshops brought to you by the City of Tempe. This workshop is focused on selecting plants and maintaining your xeriscape yard. To register, please call Richard Bond at 480-350-2627.

  • Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden Tour

    Landscape Workshop - Caring for Your Desert Garden

    Go on a walking tour (approx. 2 miles) through Scottsdale’s five and a half acre Xeriscape Garden with Bill Casenhiser, the Garden’s caretaker, and learn about beautiful water-thrifty plants that thrive in our desert environment. Click here to register online, or call 480-312-5690 to leave your name, address, phone number and the date(s) you would like to attend.  

  • “Smart” Irrigation Controllers

    DRAB TO FAB BACKYARD REHAB: AND THE WINNER IS…

    How smart is your irrigation controller? A new generation of products are available that will automatically adjust your irrigation schedule based on actual site and weather conditions. These controllers can prevent irrigation when it rains, apply more water to your landscape during unexpected hot and dry spells, and can help save up to 30% on your landscape watering. Rebates of …

  • Landscaping Workshop

    Our Valley's Water Story: From Watershed to Showerhead

    This is the third landscaping workshop brought to you by the City of Tempe. You will learn to design, install, and maintain drip irrigation systems. To register, please call Richard Bond at 480-350-2627.

  • Landscape Watering by the Numbers

    If you’re mystified about landscape watering, you’re not alone. Watering efficiently is the easiest way to reduce your water bill. You’ll discover the importance and details of soil preparation and how to overcome the challenges of our environment. Registration is requested to reserve your seat. Please register by email at eavila@avondale.org, or by phone at 623-333-4422.

  • What’s bugging you?

    Wondering about how to deal with bugs in your yard or home? Are you confused about pest control? Learn to successfully identify the good bugs from the bad as well as eco-friendly ways to control or encourage them. If you like, bring samples for pest identification. Registration is requested to reserve your seat. Please register by email at eavila@avondale.org, or by phone …

  • GREEN BUILDING LECTURE SERIES Water Resource Conservation versus Efficiency Did you know that in a residential setting, up to 70% of city-supplied potable  water is used for landscape irrigation and 30% of the remainder is used for  flushing toilets? Learn about EPA’s WaterSense labeled plumbing products and  irrigation technologies that can reduce your water consumption by 20-30%. Hear  about hydrozoning …