Take the Pledge! My Water Pledge is a friendly competition throughout the month of April between cities across the US to see who can be the most “water-wise.” Mayors nationwide will challenge their residents to conserve water, energy and other natural resources on behalf of their city through a series of informative, easy-to-use pledges online.
Upcoming Events
Desert landscapes are unique and offer an abundance of different design options. Looking to lower your water use by reducing grass and adding more desert adapted plants? Our landscape architect will talk about xeriscape principals and some tips and ideas for designing your desert and water friendly oasis.
When in drought, conserve! Starting with your outdoor watering. Learn how much, how often, and how long you should water based on the type of plants within your landscape. This class will help you determine a proper watering schedule so you're not overwatering or underwatering.
Learn some simple tips and tricks to save water both inside and outside of your home.
Understand how to work with contractors to manage your irrigation system and how to hold them accountable for water usage.
Get familiar with a wide variety of cacti & succulents that will complement your desert landscape. These plants are drought tolerant, and low maintenance, yet provide a range of color, texture, and size. Learn how to choose what’s best for your landscape design to maximize your garden’s aesthetic and how to maintain them for the years to come.
Join us for a timely discussion about the city of Glendale’s water resources, Drought Management Plan and stormwater, led by our Water Services Department. This free, family-friendly event will also include crafts for the kids, desert-wise landscape classes for the adults, water conservation resources and a plant/seed exchange. Glendale cares about the water we share! For full event schedule and …
“Spring into action” at the Phoenix Zoo as we explore ways to connect with nature and our pollinator friends while creating a better world for all creatures great and small. Activities include themed stations, a DJ dance party, bag-making, and more! Location: Phoenix Zoo Price: Standard Pricing
Proper pruning is essential to keep trees and shrubs healthy, functional, and attractive. Jonathan Manning, certified Arborist and local Nurseryman, will cover pruning cuts, how to prune young trees for optimal structure, an common mistakes.
For people planning on removing grass, or for those wanting to redesign their landscape. Learn how to design a more coherent landscape, especially in the areas where grass has been removed. Learn how to convert your sprinkler system to a drip system and how to create a theme in your landscape.
In honor of Earth Day, the Town of Carefree, Arizona will host a free community event. This FREE, family-friendly event will feature live presentations, hands-on activities, information on birds, reptiles and plants native to our area, and water management. You do not want to miss this fun, engaging, informative day! Location: Sanderson Ford Pavilion at Carefree Town Center (outdoors) Cost: …
Join Green Living Magazine and the City of Phoenix as we celebrate Earth Day Extravaganza to support our ongoing efforts to spotlight the impact of climate disasters and help our event-goers learn what actions they can take to minimize the effects. Enjoy exhibits, entertainment, live demos, live music, and more! LOCATION: Heritage Square Park 115 N 6th St, Phoenix, AZ …
Show Mother Earth some love and do a world of good. Discover ways to live an eco-friendly lifestyle through crafts, activities, and information booths featuring a variety of organizations promoting “green” products, conservation, and sustainability. Location: Chandler Nature Center 4050 E. Chandler Heights Road Chandler, AZ 85249 Price: Free
Urban trees clean air, offer stormwater protection, increase property values, and reduce home energy costs. Trees are a wonderful investment to your property and their value gets higher the longer they live. Protect your tree investment by providing the proper care for our desert region. An arborist and landscape expert will dive into the benefits of trees and how to …