Maximize Landscape Watering Efficiency – Find out how you can increase watering efficiency in your yard. Is your irrigation system more than two years old? Should the trees and shrubs be watered together on the same valve?

What’s Bugging You? – Learn to successfully identify the good bugs from the bad as well as eco-friendly ways to control or encourage bugs using cultural, mechanical and biological methods. You'll also hear about odd bug behavior and our sometimes irrational responses to bugs. You can even bring samples for our experts to identify

Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden Tour – Go on a walking tour through Scottsdale’s 5.5 acre Xeriscape Garden with Bill Casenhiser, the Garden’s caretaker, and learn about beautiful, water thrifty plants that thrive in our desert environment.

Learn how to design, install and operate an efficient sprinkler system. This class will teach you properly locate and place sprinkler heads and valves. You'll also explore the latest innovations in water efficient lawn watering equipment. Register online at http://www.chandleraz.gov/water

Wondering about how long, how much and when to water your landscape? This class will take the mystery out of irrigation and will teach you the how, when and where of landscape watering. Participants will learn how to program an irrigation timer using actual controllers (timers). Register online at http://www.chandleraz.gov/water

It’s a Party for the Planet! On Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. be sure to celebrate Earth Day, conservation and nature at the Phoenix Zoo. Water – Use It Wisely will be joining in on the fun once again with our fun-in-the-sun duck float trivia contest. Children young and old can test their water know-how, then …

Learn about the challenges of being green in a water-starved land with Keynote speaker and workshop presenter and author, Gary Paul Nabhan. Learn about water harvesting, savor local foods, see cooking demonstrations, make your own Seed Bombs, and much more! Water – Use It Wisely is sponsoring Ryan Wood from Watershed Management Group to speak about rainwater harvesting. Conference Fee: …

Are you puzzled by the irrigation system installed by the builder or previous owner? Learn how to identify the performance robbing problems in your system and what to do about them. You may be surprised, ripping out the old system and starting over is rarely needed. Register online at http://www.chandleraz.gov/water

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 …

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 …

Learn how to set the watering schedule, program the timer, and keep your plants from getting sunburned. Speaker: Jon Anderson, Sunshine Irrigation and Light. All classes will be held in the auditorium at the Surprise Police Department located at 14250 W. Statler Plaza, Surprise, Arizona 85374. All classes are held on Saturday, once a month, and start at 10 AM …

Learn how to set the watering schedule, program the timer, and keep your plants from getting sunburned. Speaker: Jon Anderson, Sunshine Irrigation and Light. All classes will be held in the auditorium at the Surprise Police Department located at 14250 W. Statler Plaza, Surprise, Arizona 85374. All classes are held on Saturday, once a month, and start at 10 AM …