Water Use It Wisely

Container Gardening
2015-03-26 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Phoenix)
This class covers every detail of growing plants in containers. It will show you how to choose the best container and soil, as well as show you how to water your plants efficiently. You will also learn the ins and outs of fertilizing. There will be demonstrations on potting techniques and examples of different containers and soils.
This class is free, but registration is required! Learn more.
Pre-registration is requested to reserve your seat. Register via eavila@avondale.org or by calling Esmie Avila at 623-333-4422.

Chandler "Smart" Home
2015-03-24 18:30 - 20:45 | DRAB TO FAB BACKYARD REHAB: AND THE WINNER IS…
Tracking Down Sneaky Leaks
Find and fix leaks that are draining your budget! According to the EPA, the average household loses more than 10,000 gallons of water each year through leaks-the same amount of water needed to wash 280 loads of laundry, take 600 showers, or meet the average family’s water needs for a month! The smallest leaks can add up quickly and cost you money. Learn how to save water, energy and money with simple changes or repairs using environmentally friendly products and water saving devices. Three-time national Green Plumber of the Year, John Smith, will guide you in discovering helpful hints for your home or business that can help save water and money. Each attendee will receive the new Smart Home Water Guide to finding and fixing leaks.
All workshops/classes are FREE OF CHARGE to Chandler utility customers, but advanced registration is required, as space is limited. Learn more!
Registration is available online or by phone by calling the Water Conservation Office at 480-782-3580 or email conserve@chandleraz.gov.

Landscape Workshop: Landscaping for Wildlife
2015-03-24 18:00 - 20:30 | telephone-586266_1920
Turn your yard into a wildlife sanctuary! Horticulturist and Master Gardener Kirti Mathura will teach you how to create an inviting environment for birds, butterflies and other creatures using a wonderful array of native and desert adapted plants.

One for Water 4-Miler Race
2015-03-21 08:00 - 11:00
The One for Water 4-Miler is a fun, local race that offers something for everyone — a fast course, desert scenery, fabulous prizes, swag, food, and a “tank chaser” to beat a running toilet. Whether you’re an intense or laid-back runner, this chip-timed, 4-mile loop run promises a unique blend of the traditional race with some distinctive moments.
New for 2015! A 1-Mile Fun Run is being added to the morning’s agenda. All participants will receive a t-shirt and commemorative medal.
This 4-mile event was created to raise awareness for fixing leaks and encouraging water efficiency in our homes, landscapes and businesses. Leaky “Loo” McFlapper, the event’s larger-than-life running toilet mascot, is a 6′ tall reminder that running toilets are only funny when they are mascots. Race organizers, sponsors and volunteers do take fixing leaks seriously and hope that you will join them at this truly one-of-a-kind event.
Following the race and awards ceremony, a Family Fun Festival with food, kid’s activities, leak-fixing demos, music, and more will top off a memorable race day.

Growing Fruit in the Desert
2015-03-19 18:00 - 20:30
The ins and outs of growing fruit in the desert.
From the exotic to native fruits, this class describes over 20 different types of fruit, in detail. Class discussion will include watering, fertilizing, pollination, planting tips, and fruit thinning.
The class is FREE, but registration is required! Learn more.
Register by E-mailing Esmie Avila at eavila@avondale.org or by calling 623-333-4422.

Landscape Workshop: “Smart” Irrigation Controllers
2015-03-14 10:30 - 13:30 | telephone-586266_1920
A new generation of irrigation controllers can automatically adjust your irrigation schedule based on your yard’s needs and changes in weather conditions. Learn how this new technology can save up to 30 percent on your outdoor watering with Irrigation Specialist Jeff Lee.

Create Your Own Oasis
2015-03-14 09:00 - 12:00
A Two-Class Series on the Basics of Landscape Design
This is a two-class series of workshops will teach you the basics of designing home landscapes that create attractive, comfortable, functional, and sustainable yards that are appropriate for our location in the desert Southwest. You will learn the concepts of design, how to pan for small spaces, the desert palette, plant selection, and various plant combinations.
All workshops/classes are FREE OF CHARGE to Chandler utility customers, but advanced registration is required, as space is limited. Register once for both classes.
Classes are 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on the following two Saturdays, March 14 and 21, 2015. Learn more!
Registration is available online or by phone by calling the Water Conservation Office at 480-782-3580 or email conserve@chandleraz.gov.

Open Forum for Newbie Gardeners
2015-03-14 09:00 - 11:00
Find out what you need to grow great veggies in the low desert.
The quality and flavor of the fresh vegetables you grow will reward you all year long, especially when you garden organically. In this class, you will learn about the care and propagation of a vegetable garden and what you need to know to grow great veggies in our low desert climate.
This event is FREE – but registration is required! Learn more.
Contact Information: Advance registration is required. Please call (623) 333-4422 or register via email at eavila@avondale.org. To obtain more information and tips on water conservation, visit www.avondale.org.

Color Your World
2015-03-12 18:00 - 20:30
Plant for an extended blooming season.
Description: Learn what to plant for an extended blooming season with plants that thrive here in the Valley of the Sun using little water and effort.
The event is free, but registration is required. Learn more!
Register by E-mailing Esmie Avila at eavila@avondale.org or by calling 623-333-4422.

Landscape Workshop: Program Your Irrigation Controller
2015-03-12 18:00 - 20:30 | telephone-586266_1920
Take control of your landscape watering with step-by-step instructions and hands-on practice adjusting the settings on your irrigation controller.

Basic Yard Makeovers
2015-03-10 18:30 - 20:45 | DRAB TO FAB BACKYARD REHAB: AND THE WINNER IS…
Easy Step-by-Step Methods to Transform Your Yard
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.
All workshops/classes are FREE OF CHARGE to Chandler utility customers, but advanced registration is required, as space is limited. Learn more!
Registration is available online or by phone by calling the Water Conservation Office at 480-782-3580 or email conserve@chandleraz.gov.

Learn to Prune
2015-03-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Landscape Workshop – Caring for Your Desert Garden
Pruning promotes the beauty, strength and health of your trees and shrubs. Learn basic pruning cuts in an outdoor setting.
This workshop is free to Scottsdale residents, but advanced registration is required. Learn more!
Register online or call 480-312-5690 and leave your name, address, phone number and the date(s) you would like to attend. Advance registration is required for all workshops. Confirmation letters will be mailed.
Parking information: Park by the dog park and take the sidewalk east to the garden)

SRP Water Conservation Expo
2015-03-07 08:00 - 13:00 | IMG_0500
The next SRP Water Conservation Expo is tentatively scheduled for March 7, 2015! Last year more than 700 people attended the seventh annual SRP Water Conservation Expo.
Highlights from the most recent expo included classes about smart irrigation controller programming and xeriscape (low-water-use landscaping) and booths featuring a variety of water-saving ideas and devices.
For updated Expo information, please visit: http://www.srpnet.com/water/discount.aspx

Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden Tour
2015-03-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Landscape Workshop – Caring for Your Desert Garden
Go on a walking tour (approximately two miles) through Scottsdale’s five and a half acre Xeriscape Garden with Bill Casenhiser, the Garden’s caretaker.
This workshop is FREE to Scottsdale residents, but advanced registration is required. Learn more!
Register online or call 480-312-5690 and leave your name, address, phone number and the date(s) you would like to attend. Advance registration is required for all workshops. Confirmation letters will be mailed.
Special parking directions: please park by the dog park and take the sidewalk east to the garden

Where's the Water?
2015-03-04 08:00 - 17:00
Did you know that drought is a natural part of the water cycle? Learn more about drought, its effect on nature and our community, water supplies, and what the City of Peoria is doing to ensure the availability of water for our future. The event is free, but registration is requested. Learn more!
Please call 623-773-7137 to register or visit the Peoria RecConnect’s online registration site.

Pruning and Maintaining Your Landscape
2015-03-03 18:30 - 20:45 | DRAB TO FAB BACKYARD REHAB: AND THE WINNER IS…
Learn the Basics of Pruning
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 and when to use them, as well as how to avoid the two worst pruning mistakes. You will leave this program ready to prune your own trees and shrubs with confidence and effectiveness.
All workshops/classes are FREE OF CHARGE to Chandler utility customers, but advanced registration is required, as space is limited. Learn more!
Registration is available online or by phone by calling the Water Conservation Office at 480-782-3580 or email conserve@chandleraz.gov.

Landscape Workshop: Plant Care in the Desert
2015-03-03 18:00 - 20:30
Horticulturist and Master Gardener Kirti Mathura will cover proper techniques for watering, fertilizing, pruning and other maintenance tips for your desert garden.

Irrigation Troubleshooting
2015-02-26 18:30 - 20:30
Learn to fix basic irrigation system problems!
Find out how to trace and fix the most common irrigation system problems. Eliminate puddles, fountains, soaked yards, and runoff into your streets to save water and save money. Try a simple line repair yourself. Presented by City of Goodyear Parks and Recreation irrigation staff. Learn more!
There are several ways to register for Goodyear’s classes.
1. Via E-mail at savewater@goodyearaz.gov
2. By calling 623-882-7510
3. By registering online

Irrigation System Troubleshooting and Repair
2015-02-26 18:00 - 20:30
Learn how to make simple repairs to your irrigation system.
Description: Avoid costly professional repairs and irrigation nightmares! If you already have an irrigation system and want to learn how it works, how to take care of it or make simple repairs, this program is for you. The event is free, but registration is required. Learn more!
Register by E-mailing Esmie Avila at eavila@avondale.org or by calling 623-333-4422.

Simple Savings Energy Class
2015-02-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Free landscape workshop: All about grass- Homeowners guide to lush lawns
Attend this class to get advice on simple ways to save energy and receive $75 in energy saving devices*. You must be a Glendale resident to receive the devices.
*Devices funded by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant.
Register at 623.930.3760 or wsimonson@glendaleaz.com

Vegetable Gardening Class
2015-01-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Drab to Fab Before
Are you interested in growing a vegetable garden in our unique desert climate? Learn about soil preparation, planting calendars, plant selection, and watering.

Green Streets Workshop
2014-11-01 07:30 - 12:30 | Irrigation System Troubleshooting and Repair
Watershed Management Group is excited to team up with the City of Mesa, Mesa Urban Garden and Republica Empanada to install a stormwater harvesting retrofit along 1st Ave in downtown Mesa. The first retrofit for Low Impact Development in the City of Mesa, this project will harvest stormwater from the street to irrigate trees and shrubs, shading and beautifying the streetscape while capturing and cleaning stormwater.
Please join us on Saturday, November 1 from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm as we bring this project to completion. The heavy digging will be completed in advance, and participants will help to put plants in the ground, complete rock work for armoring against erosion, and put the finishing touches on this exciting project. WMG staffers Ryan Wood and James DeRoussel will lead the workshop, and offer participants an educational opportunity on rainwater harvesting, green infrastructure, low impact development, and the use of native plants in water harvesting landscapes.
This workshop is limited to 25 participants and advanced registration is required.
Click here to sign up.

Landscape Workshop - Scentsational Gardening
2014-10-30 18:00 - 20:30
Come familiarize yourself with the best desert-adapted plants to create an enchanting scented landscape. Horticulturist and Master Gardener Kirti Mathura will show you easy ways to create a fabulous scentsational garden with fragrant, water-wise blooms.

Landscape Workshop - Maximize Landscape Watering Efficiency
2014-10-25 10:00 - 13:00
Irrigation Specialist Jeff Lee will shed light on common irrigation questions and more. Learn how to maximize your irrigation performance and increase your watering efficiency by knowing how much to water and when.

Landscape Workshop - Container Gardening
2014-10-23 18:00 - 20:30
Learn how to make the most of your landscape container gardening for your patios and yard accents from horticulturist and Master Gardener Kirti Mathura. Learn to select plant size, shape and color to create intriguing arrangements. With the right container plants, you can even attract hummingbirds!

Landscape Workshop - Pruning & Maintaining Your Landscape
2014-10-21 18:30 - 20:45 | DRAB TO FAB BACKYARD REHAB: AND THE WINNER IS…
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 and when to use them, as well as how to avoid the two worst pruning mistakes. You will leave this program ready to prune your own trees and shrubs with confidence and effectiveness.
This class is free to Chandler residents, but you must register at www.chandleraz.gov/water or call 480-782-3580.

Landscape Workshop - Irrigation Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Repair
2014-10-18 10:00 - 13:00
Get the basics on good maintenance practices, troubleshooting and techniques to keep your landscape irrigation system running smoothly from Irrigation Specialist Jeff Lee.

Landscape Workshop - Plant Selection for Desert Landscaping
2014-10-16 18:00 - 20:30
Choosing plants that are just right for your yard is the key to landscaping in the desert. Master Gardener Cathy Rymer will teach you basic design concepts and plant choices.

Chandler 'Smart' Home - Tracking Down Sneaky Leaks
2014-10-14 18:30 - 20:00 | DRAB TO FAB BACKYARD REHAB: AND THE WINNER IS…
Find and fix leaks that are draining your budget! According to the EPA, the average household loses more than 10,000 gallons of water each year through leaks—the same amount of water needed to wash 280 loads of laundry, take 600 showers, or meet the average family’s water needs for a month! The smallest leaks can add up quickly and cost you money. Learn how to save water, energy and money with simple changes or repairs using environmentally friendly products and water saving devices. Three-time national Green Plumber of the Year John Smith will guide you in discovering helpful hints for your home or business that can help save water and money. Each participant will receive the new Smart Home Water Guide.
This class is free to Chandler residents, but you must register at www.chandleraz.gov/water or call 480-782-3580.

Landscape Workshop - Drip Irrigation Desitn & Installation
2014-10-11 10:00 - 13:00
Simple things you need to know! Irrigation Specialist Jeff Lee will show you how to design and install a drip system and give tips to make it efficient and easy to maintain.
