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February 02, 2012 - Thursday	Green Building Program - "Green Neighborhoods" LOCATION: Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale TIME: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Cost: The lectures are free and open to the public. RSVPs are not needed. For more information, call (480) 312-3111 Description and details >>>
February 15, 2012 - Wednesday	Set Your Timer LOCATION: Goodyear Public Works Building TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 PM Cost: The City of Goodyear offers FREE water conservation classes at several times throughout the year. You may register for classes online, e-mail savewater@goodyearaz.gov, or call 623-882-7510. Description and details >>>
February 16, 2012 - Thursday	Pruning Basics LOCATION: Avondale City Hall, Sonoran Room 11465 W. Civic Center Drive TIME: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Cost: Free! Please register! Description and details >>>
February 21, 2012 - Tuesday	Water-Wise Edible Gardening with Instructor Cathy Rymer LOCATION: Chandler City Hall, second floor, 175 S. Arizona Avenue TIME: 6:30 - 8:45 p.m. Cost: All workshops/classes are free of charge to Chandler utility customers, but advanced registration is required as space is limited. Registration is available online or by phone. For more information, please call the Water Conservation Office at 480-782-3580 or email conserve@chandleraz.gov. Description and details >>>
February 23, 2012 - Thursday	Vegetable Gardening LOCATION: Avondale City Hall, Sonoran Room 11465 W. Civic Center Drive TIME: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Cost: Free! Please register! Description and details >>>
February 25, 2012 - Saturday	"Chandler Smart" Landscaping I with Instructor Ron Dinchak LOCATION: Chandler City Hall, second floor, 175 S. Arizona Avenue TIME: 9:00 a.m. - Noon Cost: All workshops/classes are free of charge to Chandler utility customers, but advanced registration is required as space is limited. Registration is available online or by phone. For more information, please call the Water Conservation Office at 480-782-3580 or email conserve@chandleraz.gov. Description and details >>>
February 25, 2012 - Saturday	Dig In! Workshop: How City Parks Help You Grow Tomatoes LOCATION: Goodyear Public Works Building TIME: 8:45 AM - 12:45 PM Cost: The City of Goodyear offers FREE water conservation classes at several times throughout the year. Description and details >>>
February 25, 2012 - Saturday	Learn to Prune Held at Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden LOCATION: Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden 5601 N. Hayden Rd. TIME: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Cost: Free to Scottsdale residents. Advanced registration is required for all workshops. Description and details >>>
March 01, 2012 - Thursday	Color Your World LOCATION: Avondale City Hall, Sonoran Room 11465 W. Civic Center Drive TIME: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Cost: Free! Please register! Description and details >>>
March 01, 2012 - Thursday	Program Your Irrigation Controller LOCATION: Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Rd. TIME: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Cost: Free to Scottsdale residents. Advanced registration is required for all workshops and confirmations will be sent. Description and details >>>
March 03, 2012 - Saturday	Gardening for Wildlife LOCATION: City of Goodyear 4980 S. 157th Ave. Goodyear, AZ 85338 TIME: 9:30 a.m. - noon Cost: Free! Description and details >>>
March 03, 2012 - Saturday	"Chandler Smart" Landscaping II with Instructor Ron Dinchak LOCATION: Chandler City Hall, second floor, 175 S. Arizona Avenue TIME: 9:00 a.m. - Noon Cost: All workshops/classes are free of charge to Chandler utility customers, but advanced registration is required as space is limited. Registration is available online or by phone. For more information, please call the Water Conservation Office at 480-782-3580 or email conserve@chandleraz.gov. Description and details >>>
March 06, 2012 - Tuesday	Pruning and Maintaining Your Landscape with Instructor Cathy Rymer LOCATION: Chandler City Hall, second floor, 175 S. Arizona Avenue TIME: 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. Cost: All workshops/classes are free of charge to Chandler utility customers, but advanced registration is required as space is limited. Registration is available online or by phone. For more information, please call the Water Conservation Office at 480-782-3580 or email conserve@chandleraz.gov. Description and details >>>
March 06, 2012 - Tuesday	Landscape Container Gardening LOCATION: Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Rd. TIME: 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Cost: Free to Scottsdale residents. Advanced registration is required for all workshops and confirmations will be sent. Description and details >>>
March 08, 2012 - Thursday	The Dirt on Compost LOCATION: Peoria Development & Community Services Building, Point of View room, 9875 N. 85th Ave. Peoria, AZ 85345 TIME: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Cost: Free, but pre-registration is requested, call 623-773-7286 or Register Online. Description and details >>>
March 09, 2012 - Friday	Certified Arborist Training: Spring 2012 LOCATION: Tempe Field Services Training Center 55 S. Priest Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281 Cost: ACTC Members: $390 for all 6 classes (includes Study Guide) OR $85 per class; Non-Members: $490 for all 6 classes (includes Study Guide) OR $120 per class Description and details >>>
March 13, 2012 - Tuesday	Basic Yard Makeovers with Instructor Cathy Rymer LOCATION: Chandler City Hall, second floor, 175 S. Arizona Avenue TIME: 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. Cost: All workshops/classes are free of charge to Chandler utility customers, but advanced registration is required as space is limited. Registration is available online or by phone. For more information, please call the Water Conservation Office at 480-782-3580 or email conserve@chandleraz.gov. Description and details >>>
March 14, 2012 - Wednesday	Irrigation Trouble Shooting LOCATION: Goodyear Public Works Building, 3075 N. LItchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ TIME: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Cost: Free to all. Description and details >>>
March 15, 2012 - Thursday	Trees for Small Arid Yards LOCATION: Avondale City Hall, Sonoran Room 11465 W. Civic Center Drive TIME: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Cost: Free! Please register! Description and details >>>
March 16, 2012 - Friday	Certified Arborist Training: Spring 2012 LOCATION: Tempe Field Services Training Center 55 S. Priest Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281 Cost: ACTC Members: $390 for all 6 classes (includes Study Guide) OR $85 per class; Non-Members: $490 for all 6 classes (includes Study Guide) OR $120 per class Description and details >>>
March 20, 2012 - Tuesday	Caring for Your Desert Garden LOCATION: Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Rd. TIME: 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Cost: Free to Scottsdale residents. Advanced registration is required for all workshops and confirmations will be sent. Description and details >>>
March 21, 2012 - Wednesday	Set Your Timer LOCATION: Goodyear Public Works Building TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 PM Cost: The City of Goodyear offers FREE water conservation classes at several times throughout the year. You may register for classes online, e-mail savewater@goodyearaz.gov, or call 623-882-7510. Description and details >>>
March 22, 2012 - Thursday	Low Desert Herb Gardening LOCATION: Peoria Development & Community Services Building, Point of View room, 9875 N. 85th Ave. Peoria, AZ 85345 TIME: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Cost: Free, but pre-registration is requested, call 623-773-7286 or Register Online. Description and details >>>
March 23, 2012 - Friday	Certified Arborist Training: Spring 2012 LOCATION: Tempe Field Services Training Center 55 S. Priest Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281 Cost: ACTC Members: $390 for all 6 classes (includes Study Guide) OR $85 per class; Non-Members: $490 for all 6 classes (includes Study Guide) OR $120 per class Description and details >>>
March 24, 2012 - Saturday	"Chandler Smart" Landscaping I with Instructor Ron Dinchak LOCATION: NEW LOCATION! Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler, AZ TIME: 9:00 a.m. - Noon Cost: All workshops/classes are free of charge to Chandler utility customers, but advanced registration is required as space is limited. Registration is available online or by phone. For more information, please call the Water Conservation Office at 480-782-3580 or email conserve@chandleraz.gov. Description and details >>>
March 27, 2012 - Tuesday	Program Your Irrigation Controller LOCATION: Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Rd. TIME: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Cost: Free to Scottsdale residents. Advanced registration is required for all workshops and confirmations will be sent. Description and details >>>
March 29, 2012 - Thursday	Tree and Shrub Maintenance LOCATION: Avondale City Hall, Sonoran Room 11465 W. Civic Center Drive TIME: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Cost: Free! Please register! Description and details >>>
March 29, 2012 - Thursday	Vegetable Gardening Through the Seasons LOCATION: Peoria Development & Community Services Building, Point of View room, 9875 N. 85th Ave. Peoria, AZ 85345 TIME: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Cost: Free, but pre-registration is requested, call 623-773-7286 or Register Online. Description and details >>>
March 30, 2012 - Friday	Certified Arborist Training: Spring 2012 LOCATION: Tempe Field Services Training Center 55 S. Priest Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281 Cost: ACTC Members: $390 for all 6 classes (includes Study Guide) OR $85 per class; Non-Members: $490 for all 6 classes (includes Study Guide) OR $120 per class Description and details >>>
March 31, 2012 - Saturday	"Chandler Smart" Landscaping II with Instructor Ron Dinchak LOCATION: NEW LOCATION! Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler, AZ TIME: 9:00 a.m. - Noon Cost: All workshops/classes are free of charge to Chandler utility customers, but advanced registration is required as space is limited. Registration is available online or by phone. For more information, please call the Water Conservation Office at 480-782-3580 or email conserve@chandleraz.gov. Description and details >>>
March 31, 2012 - Saturday	Glendale Green Festival LOCATION: Glendale Xeriscape Demonstration Garden surrounding the Glendale Main Library TIME: noon - 4:00 p.m. Cost: Free Description and details >>>
March 31, 2012 - Saturday	Irrigation Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Repair LOCATION: Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Rd. TIME: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Cost: Free to Scottsdale residents. Advanced registration is required for all workshops and confirmations will be sent. Description and details >>>
March 31, 2012 - Saturday	Certified Arborist Training: Spring 2012 LOCATION: Tempe Field Services Training Center 55 S. Priest Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281 Cost: ACTC Members: $390 for all 6 classes (includes Study Guide) OR $85 per class; Non-Members: $490 for all 6 classes (includes Study Guide) OR $120 per class Description and details >>>
April 03, 2012 - Tuesday	Plant Care in the Desert with Instructor Cathy Rymer LOCATION: Chandler City Hall, second floor, 175 S. Arizona Avenue TIME: 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. Cost: All workshops/classes are free of charge to Chandler utility customers, but advanced registration is required as space is limited. Registration is available online or by phone. For more information, please call the Water Conservation Office at 480-782-3580 or email conserve@chandleraz.gov. Description and details >>>
April 04, 2012 - Wednesday	Landscape Watering 101 LOCATION: Peoria Development & Community Services Building, Point of View room, 9875 N. 85th Ave. Peoria, AZ 85345 TIME: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Cost: Free, but pre-registration is requested, call 623-773-7286 or Register Online. Description and details >>>
April 05, 2012 - Thursday	Herban Wildlife Gardening LOCATION: Avondale City Hall, Sonoran Room 11465 W. Civic Center Drive TIME: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Cost: Free! Please register! Description and details >>>
April 05, 2012 - Thursday	Scottsdale Green Building Program presents "Water Saving Technologies" LOCATION: Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale TIME: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Cost: The lectures are free and open to the public. RSVPs are not needed. For more information, call (480) 312-3111 Description and details >>>
April 06, 2012 - Friday	Certified Arborist Training: Spring 2012 LOCATION: Tempe Field Services Training Center 55 S. Priest Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281 Cost: ACTC Members: $390 for all 6 classes (includes Study Guide) OR $85 per class; Non-Members: $490 for all 6 classes (includes Study Guide) OR $120 per class Description and details >>>
April 07, 2012 - Saturday	Homeowners Tree Care Workshop LOCATION: Peoria Development & Community Services Building, Point of View room, 9875 N. 85th Ave. Peoria, AZ 85345 TIME: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost: Free, but pre-registration is requested, call 623-773-7286 or Register Online. Description and details >>>
April 07, 2012 - Saturday	Landscape Design and Installation Instructor: Ron Dinchak LOCATION: Tempe South Police Substation Auditorium TIME: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Cost: Free Description and details >>>
April 12, 2012 - Thursday	Water Smart Workshop - Maximize Your Irrigation with Instructor Jeff Lee LOCATION: Chandler City Hall, second floor, 175 S. Arizona Avenue TIME: 6:00 to 8:45 p.m. Cost: All workshops/classes are free of charge to Chandler utility customers, but advanced registration is required as space is limited. Registration is available online or by phone. For more information, please call the Water Conservation Office at 480-782-3580 or email conserve@chandleraz.gov. Description and details >>>
April 12, 2012 - Thursday	Landscaping for Small Spaces LOCATION: Peoria Development & Community Services Building, Point of View room, 9875 N. 85th Ave. Peoria, AZ 85345 TIME: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Cost: Free, but pre-registration is requested, call 623-773-7286 or Register Online. Description and details >>>
April 14, 2012 - Saturday	MAXIMIZE YOUR IRRIGATION WORKSHOP LOCATION: Queen Creek Library, 21802 S. Ellsworth Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85142 TIME: 9:00 - 12:00 Cost: All workshops are free of charge to Town of Queen Creek utility customers, but you must register. To register, please call the Water Conservation Office at 480-358-3455 or email connie.speelman@queencreek.org Description and details >>>
April 14, 2012 - Saturday	Xeriscape: Desert Fusion Garden Lecture and Walking Tour LOCATION: Peoria Development & Community Services Building, Point of View room, 9875 N. 85th Ave. Peoria, AZ 85345 TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Cost: Free, but pre-registration is requested, call 623-773-7286 or Register Online. Description and details >>>
April 14, 2012 - Saturday	Various Plant Materials Instructor: Ron Dinchak LOCATION: Tempe South Police Substation Auditorium TIME: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Cost: Free Description and details >>>
April 18, 2012 - Wednesday	Landscaping in the Desert LOCATION: Peoria Development & Community Services Building, Point of View room, 9875 N. 85th Ave. Peoria, AZ 85345 TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Cost: Free, but pre-registration is requested, call 623-773-7286 or Register Online. Description and details >>>
April 19, 2012 - Thursday	Pruning Basics LOCATION: Avondale City Hall, Sonoran Room 11465 W. Civic Center Drive TIME: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Cost: Free! Please register! Description and details >>>
April 19, 2012 - Thursday	Water Smart Workshop - Sprinkler Design and Installation with Instructor Jeff Lee LOCATION: Chandler City Hall, second floor, 175 S. Arizona Avenue TIME: 6:00 to 8:45 p.m. Cost: All workshops/classes are free of charge to Chandler utility customers, but advanced registration is required as space is limited. Registration is available online or by phone. For more information, please call the Water Conservation Office at 480-782-3580 or email conserve@chandleraz.gov. Description and details >>>
April 21, 2012 - Saturday	Various Plant Materials Instructor: Ron Dinchak LOCATION: Tempe South Police Substation Auditorium TIME: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Cost: Free Description and details >>>
April 26, 2012 - Thursday	Water Smart Workshop - Yard Watering & Timer Instruction with Instructor Jeff Lee LOCATION: Chandler City Hall, second floor, 175 S. Arizona Avenue TIME: 6:00 to 8:45 p.m. Cost: All workshops/classes are free of charge to Chandler utility customers, but advanced registration is required as space is limited. Registration is available online or by phone. For more information, please call the Water Conservation Office at 480-782-3580 or email conserve@chandleraz.gov. Description and details >>>
May 03, 2012 - Thursday	Landscape Watering - Water Scheduling and Controller Programming LOCATION: Avondale City Hall, Sonoran Room 11465 W. Civic Center Drive TIME: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Cost: Free! Please register! Description and details >>>
May 03, 2012 - Thursday	Water Smart Workshop - "Smart" Irrigation Controllers with Instructor Jeff Lee LOCATION: Chandler City Hall, second floor, 175 S. Arizona Avenue TIME: 6:00 to 8:45 p.m. Cost: All workshops/classes are free of charge to Chandler utility customers, but advanced registration is required as space is limited. Registration is available online or by phone. For more information, please call the Water Conservation Office at 480-782-3580 or email conserve@chandleraz.gov. Description and details >>>
May 10, 2012 - Thursday	Caring for your Desert Garden LOCATION: Avondale City Hall, Sonoran Room 11465 W. Civic Center Drive TIME: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Cost: Free! Please register! Description and details >>>
June 07, 2012 - Thursday	Irrigation System Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Repair LOCATION: Avondale City Hall, Sonoran Room 11465 W. Civic Center Drive TIME: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Cost: Free! Please register! Description and details >>>
June 07, 2012 - Thursday	Scottsdale Green Building Program presents "Innovative Green Projects" LOCATION: Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale TIME: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Cost: The lectures are free and open to the public. RSVPs are not needed. For more information, call (480) 312-3111 Description and details >>>

Many of these organizations offer other classes on sustainability topics, so check their websites for lots of other great stuff not listed on our calendar.

Events for Landscape Professionals

February 18, 2012 - Saturday

ACTC Tree Climbing Championship
Encanto Park, 1202 W. Encanto Blvd, Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Cost: Pre-registration is required. Climber Registration (All Events) $70.00 Novice Sport Climb Registration $50.00 $70.00 for Climbing Competition(Includes climbing competition, lunch & TCC T-Shirt) $50.00 for Novice Sport Climb Deadline to register is January 5, 2011
Website: http://aztrees.org/02182012.html
Description and details >>>

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