Workshops & Events
The AMWUA members and partners host hundreds of educational workshops for residents, professional training,and public events every year to share information and expertise and empower us all be a little more water wise. NOTICE: Many events have transitioned to online settings for your safety-please be sure to register to reserve your spot!
Upcoming Events
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM MST
Audience: Residents
Description: The City of Glendale Water Services Department and SRP are teaming up to provide residents with easy tips on how to save money, energy, and water at home, while promoting comfort and livability. Bonus: Glendale residents that respond to an online survey, after the webinar, will be entered in a random drawing for a chance to win great efficient prizes for your home!
Cost: Free
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/save-money-energy-and-water-at-home-tickets-162699750333
More information and to register: For more information, contact Omone' Abu at 623-930-3535 or oabu@glendaleaz.com.
Location: Online Event, Online Event, Glendale [ Map ]
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Audience: Residents
Description: In this session, we'll be talking about soil health. We'll look at your soil characteristics, how to best work with the soil type you've got, and develop a resource plan to help create healthy and productive soils at your home. We'll be covering everything from composting to mulch to rainwater, greywater, and more. You're encouraged to bring extra paper, a writing utensil, and a thirst for soaking up water harvesting knowledge! To prepare for the site plan, take a few minutes to examine your soil quality at home, paying attention to: 1) Texture 2) Density 3) Moisture
Cost: Free
Website: https://watershedmg.org/event/hydrate-phoenix-hydrate-your-soils-1
More information and to register: Click the link above to register online!
Location: Online Event, , Phoenix [ Map ]
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Audience: Residents
Description: Does your landscape need a makeover? Perhaps just a tune-up? This class will show you how to develop a plan for your yard and incorporate design elements. You’ll also learn about using colors, textures, and focal points to your advantage. Lawn removal/conversion will also be discussed along with rebates offered.
Cost: Free
Website: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eiaqswnte0a6d592&llr=oej4dcgab
More information and to register: Click the link above to register!
Location: Online Event, , Chandler [ Map ]
Time: 9:00am
Audience: Residents
Description: Do you want to grow tasty herbs and culinary flavors in your own backyard? Join us for this virtual class as a gardening expert walks through the best herbs that are very successful in Arizona in the fall. Homegrown and fresh picked they add zest to salads, marinades and sauces. Learn how easy it is to grow these plants with tips on harvesting and using them to spice up your life.
Cost: Free
Website: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigitalPeoria/videos
More information and to register: Virtual classes will be available on the Peoria Facebook page or on http://www.youtube.com/digitalpeoria.
Location: Virtual, , Peoria [ Map ]
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Audience: Residents
Description: In this session, we'll share desing considerations for gravity based greywater systems and laundry-to-landscape systems. We'll also touch on best practices for greywater reuse and show you how you can support a fruit tree or other vegetation with this recycled water.
Cost: Free
Website: https://watershedmg.org/event/virtual-hydrate-phoenix-hydrate-greywater
More information and to register: Click the link above to register online!
Location: Online Event, , Phoenix [ Map ]
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30PM
Audience: Residents
Description: Join us to get tips to find and fix leaks around the house. This workshop will take you through best practices and common problem areas to check when looking for leaks. Save water, money and empower yourself to be a leak detective!
Cost: Free
Website: https://cityofscottsdale.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZZZ26C0oSF2LtRWSiTHjrg
More information and to register: Follow the link above to register for this workshop webinar!
Location: Online Event, , Scottsdale [ Map ]
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Audience: Residents
Description: Learn the basics of how, why, and when to prune your plants and trees ahead of the winter season. Instructor: Jon Manning, Certified Arborist
Cost: Free
More information and to register: To register online, click the link above!
Location: Online Event, , Goodyear [ Map ]
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Audience: Residents
Description: Drip irrigation can be very efficient because it delivers the water very slowly. That also makes identifying problems a little tricky. Learn all the different components that go into a proper drip irrigation system. Learn the most common problems of a drip irrigation system and how to fix them.
Cost: Free
Website: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eiaqtpdkee7a5793&llr=oej4dcgab
More information and to register: Click the link above to register!
Location: Online Event, , Chandler [ Map ]
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Audience: Residents
Description: Get familiar with a wide variety of intriguing sculptural forms that can embellish your desert landscape. These plants are drought tolerant and low maintenance, yet provide a range of color, texture, and size – who could ask for more? Learn how to use them for maximum effect in your garden.
Cost: Free
Website: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eiaqtpdkee7a5793&llr=oej4dcgab
More information and to register: Click the link above to register!
Location: Online Event, , Chandler [ Map ]
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM MST
Audience: Residents
Description: Grow native plants in your own landscape that will attract birds and other pollinators year-round. Jim Consolloy, an experienced gardener with Sonoran Audubon Society, will share a diversity of low-water-use plants to help you create an inviting wildlife sanctuary at home. This class is sponsored by the city of Glendale Water Services Department. In order to attend, you must register for this event and include an email address, so that you can obtain the Zoom login information. We have limited participant capacity via Zoom. Please cancel your registration if you are no longer able to attend to allow others the opportunity to sign up.
Cost: Free
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bird-friendly-backyard-habitats-tickets-162704135449
More information and to register: Questions? Call 623.930.3535 or email oabu@glendaleaz.com.
Location: Online Event, , Glendale [ Map ]