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Prepare for Monsoon Season with These 5 Landscape Tips

June 12, 2023

[…] Here are some other helpful articles: Save Your Trees from Monsoon Damage Monsoon Season: 5 Common Landscape Mistakes Top 5 Reasons to Collect Rainwater for Your Landscape   Want to celebrate the monsoon season with some storm-related songs? Check out our Monsoon Melodies playlist on Spotify: Donna DiFrancesco is a Conservation Coordinator with the City of Mesa, AZ, one of […]

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Two BIG Water Conservation & Landscaping EXPOS!

February 17, 2023

[…] irrigation controller classes with Hunter and Rachio representatives, Irrigation 101 with Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply and Easy Care with Xeriscape Landscaping with horticulturist, Donna DiFrancesco.   Special guest appearance by AZ PLANT LADY! Meet local landscaping celebrity Noelle Johnson, aka AZ Plant Lady, and learn about her new book, Dry Climate Gardening! She is an expert horticulturist, landscape consultant, and […]

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Water Awareness Month: Be Water Aware

April 21, 2022

With the arrival of April, we celebrate Water Awareness Month, a perfect opportunity to learn more about water management and the importance of conservation in Arizona. In Arizona, it’s essential to understand water and realize that our daily choices affect our collective future, especially in our desert climate. That is why being more water aware will ensure we continue building […]

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Through the Lens of Art: Water=Life Project Celebrates our Relationship with Water

October 31, 2019

As with many artistic processes, the preparation and development of the work are just as important as the finished product; it’s the learning and discovery along the way that brings the piece to fruition. With this work of art, in particular, the process has been intentional, collaborative, and generative. As the culminating art installation nears, the hope of the artists …

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Arbor Day is April 30th!

April 26, 2021

On Arbor Day, we celebrate the significant role trees play in our lives and our environment and promote the planting and care of trees. So why should we celebrate and plant trees? In addition to being beautiful, trees provide a variety of benefits to people and the environment. Find our: Top Ten Reasons to Plant a Tree The shade of […]

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Happy Hallo-Wayne: Saving Water Doesn’t Have to be Scary

October 27, 2022

[…] a great water-saver, I can feel it in my bones! Wait… I’m a water drop, I don’t think I have bones, but you get what I mean. Wayne Drop at Celebrate Mesa Fall Fest.   Want to win a special treat? Send us a video of you in your costume saying your favorite water-saving tip (see my Kids Tips ideas) […]

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Celebrate AZ Water: American Wetlands Month

May 24, 2019

[…] protect the wetlands in your community, state or country? American Wetlands Month is a perfect time to get started! Want to learn more about wetlands? Here are some additional articles: Celebrate AZ Water: Wetlands — The Buffer Zone Between Life and Loss Celebrate AZ Water: Turning the Bend at River Bend — Successful Restoration on the Agua Fria River Wetlands Education […]

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New Certified Water Efficient Home Program for Tempe Residents

March 18, 2022

[…] an invaluable tool for monitoring water use. Consultations are a great way to learn about your water use and receive customized recommendations for your unique needs. Certified Water Efficient Homes celebrate water wise landscapes.   Residents must also have received a one-on-one water consultation with a Water Programs Specialist within the last two years. This service provides personalized water conservation […]

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Celebrate AZ Water: Turning the Bend at River Bend — Successful Restoration on the Agua Fria River

November 27, 2018

[…] beer brewed by members of the Western Rivers Brewers’ Council. Might we suggest Rain Crow IPA? Cheers!   Looking for another place in Arizona to explore? Find it in our Celebrate AZ Water archives!   Local Breweries and the Western Rivers Brewers’ Council teamed up with Audubon Arizona to develop “Rain Crow” beer to advocate for water policies that protect our […]

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It’s Teacher Appreciation Week!

May 3, 2021

[…] on social media. The answer will be revealed on Friday May 7th!   Instagram: @wateruseitwiselyaz Facebook: @WaterUseItWisely Twitter: @WUIW Make sure you find some time this week to thank and celebrate your teachers! More blogs you might enjoy: Teach your kids to protect earth and each other 5 Easy Way to Teach Kids to Conserve Water Top Tips and Tricks […]

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Earth Day with Wayne Drop

April 20, 2021

[…] is to save water. (And boy do we know a thing or two or a hundred about saving water.) Be a part of the Earth Day Challenge. C’mon, help us celebrate Earth Day by taking the Earth Day Challenge. You will shower our planet with love and save water while you do it.   EARTH DAY CHALLENGE! Objective: See how […]

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CELEBRATE AZ WATER WITH US ON THE VERDE RIVER!

September 21, 2018

[…] been federally designated as a Wild and Scenic River, which helps to protect the river flow and natural environment.   Photo by C. Williams Additional articles about the Verde River:  Celebrate AZ Water: Camp Verde is for the Birds! Here’s to Wine and Water Are you looking for other great places to explore in Arizona? Check out all of our Celebrate AZ […]

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