Chandler - Protecting your Landscape from the Summer Heat
2024-05-08 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Phoenix) | City of Chandler Sunset Library, 4930 W Ray Rd, Chandler, AZ, 85226, United States
Learn how to protect your landscape from the hot summer heat before it’s too late! Trees, shrubs and even cacti like the mighty Saguaro were heavily impacted this past summer, with many not making it through the season. This workshop will focus on proper plant selection, heat mitigation, tips on protecting your landscape plants from heat, and ways to identify the negative effects from the heat.
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Peoria - Composting
2024-05-11 09:30 - 11:00 | Peoria Rio Vista Recreation Center, 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ, 85381, United States
Trash bin full of yard waste? Turn that waste into money by composting it for re-use in your landscape and
gardens. In this class, you will learn what to compost and how to keep the material “cooking” to create
your own soil amendments.
To register click here and look under “Green Living”
or call 623.773.7137

Glendale - Active Rainwater Harvesting
2024-05-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Glendale Main Library, 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, Arizona, 85302
Did you know that one inch of rainfall from a 1,000 square foot roof can capture up to 600 gallons of rainwater? Learn what it takes to design a system that collects and stores rainwater for later use. This class is for anyone that wants to learn about active rainwater harvesting techniques, even if you begin with just one barrel. Presented by Kaylee Colter, professional landscape architect and Watershed Management Group certified rainwater harvesting professional.

Goodyear - Set Your Watering Schedule and Find Hidden Drip Leaks
2024-05-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Goodyear Georgia T Lord Library, 1900 N. Civic Square, Goodyear, Arizona, 85395, United States
Get your system set correctly and efficiently for summer plus learn how to easily check for those pesky hidden drip leaks.
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Tempe- Smart Landscape Watering Practices
2024-05-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Tempe Public Library, 3500 S Rural Rd. Tempe, AZ 85282, 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe, Arizona, 85282, United States
Review the basics of outdoor watering efficiency. This workshop covers sprinklers, drip, bubblers, microbubblers and hose watering, along with a brief overview of earthworks and graywater systems. Also, learn how residents can utilized the Graywater Rebate or the High Efficiency Irrigation Rebate to upgrade watering systems at home.
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Avondale - Native Landscape Care
2024-06-15 11:00 - 13:30 | Avondale Resource Center, 995 E. Riley Dr, Avondale, AZ, 85323, United States
Learn best practices for maintaining native plants with minimal water.
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Goodyear - Desert Blooms for All Seasons
2024-06-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Goodyear Georgia T Lord Library, 1900 N. Civic Square, Goodyear, Arizona, 85395, United States
Discover the variety of water efficient plants that provide color to your yard year-round.
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Buckeye - How to Keep Your Water Bill Under $100
2024-07-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Coyote Library – Buckeye, 21699 W Yuma Rd #116, Buckeye, 85326, United States
Learn to employ these tips and strategies to maintain a reasonable or lower than average monthly water bill.
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Tempe: Save Water and Energy at Home
2024-08-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Tempe Public Library, 3500 S Rural Rd. Tempe, AZ 85282, 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe, Arizona, 85282, United States
Discover water and energy-saving tips to create a sustainable yard and a comfortable home, while saving money. The Salt River Project (SRP) will provide a food treat for those who attend. The workshop will be jointly presented by SRP’s energy team and Tempe’s water conservation team.

Queen Creek: SRP Water and Energy Conservation
2024-08-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Town of Queen Creek Library, 21802 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek, AZ, 85142, United States
The Town of Queen Creek, in partnership with SRP (Salt River Project), will host a free residential water and energy conservation workshop. Learn from the Town of Queen Creek and SRP staff how to cut costs and reduce your water and energy consumption.
This FREE Water-Smart Workshop is open to all Town of Queen Creek water customers. Seating is limited and registration is required.

Queen Creek: Gardening
2024-08-17 09:00 - 11:00 | Town of Queen Creek Library, 21802 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek, AZ, 85142, United States
Learn from a local expert how to cultivate vibrant desert landscapes, mastering techniques tailored to our unique climate. Discover the secrets of thriving flora in the arid Southwest in a free class that beginners and the more experienced can enjoy together.
This FREE Water-Smart Workshop is open to all Town of Queen Creek water customers. Seating is limited and registration is required.

Goodyear - Resilient Landscaping for Drought
2024-08-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Goodyear Georgia T Lord Library, 1900 N. Civic Square, Goodyear, Arizona, 85395, United States
Learn how to develop and train your landscape to withstand minimal water conditions.
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Tempe: Rainwater Harvesting
2024-08-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Tempe Public Library, 3500 S Rural Rd. Tempe, AZ 85282, 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe, Arizona, 85282, United States
Learn practices to slow, spread and infiltrate rainwater in the landscape for plants.

Buckeye - Fruit Trees in the Desert
2024-09-07 10:30 - 12:00 | Coyote Library – Buckeye, 21699 W Yuma Rd #116, Buckeye, 85326, United States
Discover which varieties can be cultivated here and how to care for them.
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Glendale - Citrus Care in the Home Garden
2024-09-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Glendale Main Library, 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, Arizona, 85302
Citrus is one of Arizona’s and Glendale’s agricultural icons. Maintaining the health of your citrus tree for years to come is possible with the proper knowledge of tree varieties and a little extra care. Cathy Rymer, Master Gardener, Certified Arborist, retired Water Conservation Coordinator, author and experienced horticulturist will show you everything you need to know on how to select, plant, and care for citrus trees appropriately in our dry climate, so you can enjoy fruit for decades to come.

Peoria - Watering In The Desert
2024-09-14 09:30 - 11:00 | Peoria Rio Vista Recreation Center, 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ, 85381, United States
It is true that what works outside in other places, does not work here in the desert. Join our plant and irrigation expert as they teach how to water properly for a happy and healthy desert landscape.

Tempe: Tree Selection and Care
2024-09-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Tempe Public Library, 3500 S Rural Rd. Tempe, AZ 85282, 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe, Arizona, 85282, United States
Learn how to choose the right tree for your yard with assistance from Tempe’s Urban Forestry team. Attendees will explore best practices for watering and maintaining healthy trees and qualify for the TreeBate, which is a water conservation rebate for residents and businesses who plant desert trees and other plants on their property.

Glendale - Backyard Composting
2024-09-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Glendale Main Library, 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, Arizona, 85302
According to research from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, between 30 to 40 percent of food is wasted. Composting is an earth-friendly solution for managing food waste and creating a sustainable and valuable resource. Emily Heller, Master Gardener and Urban Farmer from Bene Vivendo, will show you how to turn yard waste and kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich compost that will help feed your soil.

Tempe: Resources for Commercial, Industrial and Institutional Customers
2024-09-19 12:00 - 12:30 | Tempe Public Library, 3500 S Rural Rd. Tempe, AZ 85282, 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe, Arizona, 85282, United States
Learn about everything Tempe’s Water Conservation Program has to offer city businesses, from consultations to rebates and even some grants.

Chandler - Grass to Xeriscape Design Ideas
2024-09-24 18:00 - 19:00 | City of Chandler Downtown Library, 22 S Delaware St, Chandler, AZ, 85225, United States
Want to remove the grass in your yard and save some cash? Learn how to design a xeriscape landscape through proper plant selection, placement and discover examples of themes for your landscape.

Peoria - Plants for Pollinators
2024-09-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Peoria Rio Vista Recreation Center, 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ, 85381, United States
Our local pollinators need your help to thrive in our increasingly urban areas.A xeriscape expert will talk about great plants for our local pollinators that provide lovely benefits in the landscape, but also give the food and resources our wildlife needs.

Mesa Plant Nursery Pop-Up Event - Treeland
2024-10-05 08:00 - 11:00 | Treeland, Treeland Nursery, Mesa, 85210, United States
Get tree and planting questions answered in person and meet the City of Mesa’s Urban Forest Program Manager and water conservation staff at Treeland Nursery. Learn about Mesa’s Trees Are Cool initiative and about the Grass-to-Xeriscape incentive where residential customers can qualify for up to $1,100.
Mesa will also be distributing the newly updated Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert booklet.

Glendale - Rejuvenate Your Yard with Native Plants
2024-10-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Glendale Main Library, 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, Arizona, 85302
Did you lose any outdoor plants last summer? Consider choosing native plants that are best adapted to local conditions and require less water for a stronger and healthier landscape. Kaylee Colter, Landscape Architect and Watershed Management Group certified rainwater harvesting professional, will show you how to convert unwanted grass into a drought resilient landscape using native plants and basic rainwater harvesting techniques.

Chandler - Where Does Our Water Come From?
2024-10-09 18:00 - 19:00 | City of Chandler Sunset Library, 4930 W Ray Rd, Chandler, AZ, 85226, United States
Join us for a deep dive into Chandler’s water resources! Discover where the water you use every day comes from and learn how we are ensuring a sustainable water supply for the future.

Queen Creek: Irrigation Design and Installation
2024-10-12 09:00 - 11:00
This free class can help you learn what to look for and the questions to ask before investing in a new or updated drip or lawn irrigation system. You’ll gain hands-on practice with cutting pipe, inserting emitters, and connecting parts and pieces. Whether you plan on doing it yourself or hiring a professional, this class will boost your knowledge of what goes into designing and installing a drip or lawn irrigation system.
This FREE Water-Smart Workshop is open to all Town of Queen Creek water customers. Seating is limited and registration is required.

Tempe: Pruning Trees and Shrubs
2024-10-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Tempe Public Library, 3500 S Rural Rd. Tempe, AZ 85282, 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe, Arizona, 85282, United States
Learn how to properly prune and maintain trees and shrubs in an urban landscape. Facilitated by Tempe’s Urban Forestry team.

Mesa Plant Nursery Pop-Up Event - Summer Winds
2024-10-18 08:00 - 11:00 | Summer Winds Nursery, 3160 S Country Club Dr, Mesa, 85210, United States
Get tree and planting questions answered in person and meet the City of Mesa’s Urban Forest Program Manager and water conservation staff at Summer Winds Nursery. Learn about Mesa’s Trees Are Cool initiative and about the Grass-to-Xeriscape incentive where residential customers can qualify for up to $1,100.
Mesa will also be distributing the newly updated Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert booklet.

Peoria - Container Gardens in the Desert
2024-10-19 09:30 - 11:00 | Peoria Rio Vista Recreation Center, 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ, 85381, United States
Want to grow plants but don’t have the yard space for in-ground planters? Our plant expert will talk about container types and size, potting mix, water, fertilizer, and a list of plants that actually prefer growing in containers.

Chandler - Desert Plants’ Survival Guide
2024-10-22 18:00 - 19:00 | City of Chandler Hamilton Library, 3700 S Arizona Ave, Chandler, 85248, United States
Learn the art of plant care at our workshop. From planting to pruning, we’ve got you covered. Get tips on proper watering fertilizing, and pest prevention. Plus, get a sneak peek into Chandler’s Arbor Day festivities.

Peoria - Xeriscape Design: New Design Samples
2024-10-26 09:30 - 11:00 | Peoria Rio Vista Recreation Center, 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ, 85381, United States
When planning a landscape refresh that thrives here in our desert location, having a well thought out plan will be essential for success.A local landscape architect will talk about best practices to design a thriving lovely landscape, and then share three Peoria sample designs created for you to use as a guide.
