💧🌱 Turn Rainwater into a Resource for Your Landscape

Do you want to better understand how rainwater moves through your landscape – and how to capture and use it effectively? This month, ASU’s Urban Nature Program, in partnership with Watershed Management Group, is bringing their expertise to Mesa through a hands-on Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) workshop series focused on practical, real-world rainwater harvesting.

The series will be led by Joaquin Murrieta of Watershed Management Group, a nonprofit recognized for its expertise in the design and installation of rainwater-harvesting systems across Arizona. You’ll learn firsthand how desert landscapes, soils, plants, and water systems work together to capture and use rainwater effectively.

Whether you’re a homeowner, landscaper, designer, master gardener, or landscape contractor, you’ll leave with tools and insights you can apply immediately.

You’ll learn how to:

✔️ Understand how water moves across your property and how to reduce runoff
✔️ Design water-smart, heat-resilient landscapes
✔️ Use native plants, shade, and permaculture practices to conserve water
✔️ Apply real-world rainwater harvesting techniques at a residential scale

Plus, enjoy prizes, swag, free guides, and other resources to take home.

📅 Workshop Series Highlights

Day 1 – Friday, Jan. 23 | 3–6 PM
• Introduction to green stormwater infrastructure and rainwater harvesting
• Presentation followed by a guided tour of Downtown Mesa rainwater-harvesting landscape projects
You must attend Day 1 to participate in Days 2 and 3. There is an option to attend Day 1 only.

Day 2 – Saturday, Jan. 24 | 9 AM–1 PM
• Hands-on design session at Mesa home: sun angles, soils, water calculations, and more

Day 3 – Saturday, Feb. 7 | 9 AM–1 PM
• Hands-on demonstration and installation at Mesa home

🏆 Participants who attend all 3 days will receive certificate of completion!

📍 Location details will be shared after RSVP. The class and tour will begin at the ASU MIX Center (50 N. Centennial Way, Downtown Mesa).

🎟️ Space is limited for this free and unique opportunity! RSVP today to learn from Arizona’s rainwater harvesting experts.