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! Glendale residents that attend the class will receive $75 in energy- and water- efficiency devices!* Register at: …
Sammy is a young saguaro and doesn’t know if he wants to be a cactus. His Grandpa teaches him how important the saguaro is to the desert. First-come, first-served. Recommended for K-3rd grade, families and tourists. Not for preschool groups. Sponsored by the Glendale Conservation and Sustainable Living Office through the Arizona Game and Fish Department and the Arizona Wildlife …
Take a walking tour (approximately two miles) through the Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden at Chaparral Park with Bill Casenhiser, garden’s caretaker. This demonstration garden is home to over 7,000 plants from 200 species. See water-thrifty plants in action and have your desert plant questions answered by an expert. Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden at Chaparral Park (SE Corner of Hayden/McDonald) Please meet in …
With featured speakers such as Jeffrey Knight talking about "Conserving Water One Drip at a Time" and Jeff Velasquez exploring "New SHADE Options".......this year's conference promises to be fantastic! Tracks feature themes of Design, Tree, Irrigation, Innovative Landscape Trends and Pest Management and Plant Health. SHADE 2015 will have 5 concurrent educational tracks that consist of 6 one-hour sessions, with …
Smartscape can help landscape professionals move ahead of the competition and stay up to date on the latest trends, research, and practices in the industry. With its informative classes and networking and marketing opportunities, Smartscape is an affordable way for landscape professionals to strengthen their practice and innovate their business. This course covers: Plant selection and installation Solutions to plant …
Free Shade Tree Planting Workshops and FREE TREES are being offered for SRP customers. Don’t miss this upcoming, conveniently located program at Red Mountain Community College, 7110 E. McKellips Road. Learn the best methods for planting and caring for trees. Those who attend can pick up a free tree on September 19 to plant in your yard (and better time to …
Want to create your own backyard oasis? Or maybe you'd like to make your landscape more child or pet friendly. Transform your grass yard into outdoor living spaces that are colorful, fragrant, interesting, cool leisure, Mediterranean, eco-compatible, etc. This class will show you the easy step-by-step methods. You may even be eligible for a rebate of up to $3,000. Classes are …
Water and Energy Conservation with Dr. George Brooks, Jr. is the monthly topic for the Urban Farming Workshop Series being held at Mesa Community College. This workshop will address where our water and energy really comes from, what the status is of our water supplies, and the importance of resource conservation with examples that can be utilized at home or at …
This free program is part of a monthly series of home improvement clinics being offered at the Red Mountain Active Adult Center. On Wed. from 9-11 a.m. learn about basic plumbing setup, layout and design, controls and timers, installation, maintenance and more with Bob Friske. Call to learn more at 480-334-8299 or click here
Designing a drip irrigation system that’s efficient and low maintenance is easy if you know how. From backflow preventers to emitters this class will help you learn how to design and install an irrigation system as good as the pros. Taught by a certified irrigation specialist, any confusion you may have about components like pressure regulators, valves, emitters, zones, stations, …
Join us for a series of free landscape workshops presented by the City of Phoenix Water Services Department. Learn how to properly water your landscape to save time and increase the health and beauty of your plants. Participants will receive a rain gauge and three publications, including Landscape Watering by the Numbers. To RSVP for class(es), e-mail tina.sleeper@phoenix.gov or call …
Looking for advice on landscape design and/or small space renovations? This class will focus on landscape design that work for arid regions and will include easy and proper plant placement and water harvesting techniques. Each attendee will leave with a good start on their specific landscape design. Speaker: Jo Miller, Master Gardener, Author and Certified Arborist. Register at eavila@avondale.org or …
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