Watershed Management Group’s popular Hydrate project series is coming to Mesa! Hydrate Mesa will teach you how to create a sustainable backyard oasis at your own home. The Hydrate Mesa series will be held at the Mesa Main Library on Tuesday evenings (Aug. 23 to Sept. 7) from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.  For every session you attend, you’ll receive a raffle ticket to be entered in a drawing for water-harvesting goodies. Attend any or all six programs.

HYDRATE YOUR PLANTS

How can you create a beautiful, lush landscape while conserving water? We’ll show you how to select native plants to build wildlife habitat, shade your home, and create an appealing landscape for your yard. If you’re looking for the best trees and plants to attract hummingbirds and butterflies, bloom bright with color, or cool off your home with shade, we’ve got you covered.

Class project: Plant plan for your home – type, location, and benefits of native plants you will use.

NOTE: This class offers an OPTIONAL tour of a water harvesting installation at Mesa Urban Garden, 212 E. 1^st Ave, from 5:15 to 5:45 p.m. This location is just 1/2-mile from Mesa Main Library. Participants will have time to go from the tour site to the Library by start of class start at 6 p.m.