Chandler: Prune like a Pro, Mastering Shrub and Tree Care
City of Chandler Downtown Library 22 S Delaware St, Chandler, AZ, United StatesThis workshop, led by a certified arborist, will teach you essential pruning techniques to improve the shape, health, and longevity of your trees and shrubs. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, you’ll walk away with practical, expert-approved advice.
Gilbert: Maximize Your Watering System
Southeast Regional Library 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert, AZMesa Plant Nursery Pop-Up
SummerWinds Nursery 3160 S Country Club Dr, Mesa, AZ, United StatesGet your tree and planting questions answered in person and meet the City of Mesa’s Urban Forest Program Manager and water conservation staff. Join them on Friday, Feb. 21 from 8-11 a.m.
Peoria: Vegetable Gardening
Peoria Rio Vista Recreation Center 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ, United StatesSpring is the time to plant your vegetable garden! Discover what plants do best in the Arizona springtime. From planting tips to harvesting tricks, join us as we cover everything you need to know to create a bountiful garden!
Glendale: Building Healthy Soil
Glendale Main Library 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, ArizonaChop and drop your plant trimmings, leave the leaves, make compost tea, and go chemical-free! The secret to a productive vegetable garden, food forest, and drought resilient landscape is underneath the surface. Healthy soils include a diverse population of microorganisms that work together to create an ecosystem where plants and their roots thrive. Discover how easy it is to compost …
Avondale: Fruit Trees in the Desert
399 E. Lower Buckeye Rd.Mesa’s Grass-to-Xeriscape: Sustainable, Water-Smart Landscaping
Mesa Main Library 64 E 1st Street, Mesa, AZ, United StatesAre 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 …
Gilbert: Water Conservation in Gilbert
Southeast Regional Library 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert, AZSRP Water Conservation Expo
PERA Training & Conference Center 1 E Continental Dr, Tempe, AZ, United StatesJoin 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) …
Avondale: Pollinators in m y Backyard
399 E. Lower Buckeye Rd.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 StatesMesa 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 …