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City of Surprise: Xeriscape Garden Tour

City of Surprise Water Education Center 16126 N. Civic Center Plaza, Surprise

See the Surprise Xeriscape Garden in a new light by joining a guided tour with our Master Gardeners or Water Conservation staff. The tours are a great way to learn about the advantages of native or desert-adapted plants while seeing their beauty firsthand. All tours start at the Water Education Center at 9 a.m. Registration...

Free

Water Use It Wisely: Queen Creek – Free Workshop: Drip System Maintenance and Operation

MCLDAZ - Queen Creek Library 21802 S. Ellsworth Rd., Queen Creek

Discover the secrets to maintaining your drip irrigation system with a local expert! Learn the essential techniques and best practices for ensuring optimal water usage and minimal waste. This FREE Water-Smart Workshop is open to all Town of Queen Creek water customers. Seating is limited and registration is required. Register HERE

Free

Water Use It Wisely: Peoria – Designing for the Desert

Rio Vista Recreation Center 8866 W. Thunderbird Rd., Peoria

A successful desert landscape starts with a thoughtful plan. Join a local landscape architect to learn best practices for designing a landscape that thrives in the desert. Explore real examples, including three Peoria-specific designs, and gain ideas you can use to create a beautiful, water-efficient outdoor space. Register HERE

Free

City of Peoria: Designing for the Desert

Rio Vista Recreation Center 8866 W. Thunderbird Rd., Peoria

A successful desert landscape starts with a thoughtful plan Join a local landscape architect to learn best practices for designing a landscape that thrives in the desert. Explore real examples, including three Peoria-specific designs, and gain ideas you can use to create a beautiful, water-efficient outdoor space. Ages 13+

Free

Water Use It Wisely: AZ Water Company – Water Resources and Water Quality

Join Allison Hahn, a Water Resources Analyst with Arizona Water Company, and Brianna McMaster-Smith, an Environmental Quality Coordinator with Arizona Water Company, to learn about water resources and water quality. A select number of plants will be raffled off at this event, courtesy of Smiling Dog Cacti and Succulent Nursery. Register HERE

Free

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Rattlesnake Relocation Training

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

The course is divided into two sections. The first half of the course is a classroom lecture portion where participants learn about misconceptions and discuss real rattlesnake behavior. The second half participants with learn how to safely relocate a rattlesnake using proper safety equipment. Each participant receives a certificate once they learn how to safely relocate a rattlesnake. If the participant...

$120

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Facility Tour

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience.  Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...

Free – $25

Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

We will have daily programs and presentations that will be advertised in the lobby upon your arrival for a different experience each visit. October through April we are open to the public from 10am until 1pm. Our admission is $10 per adult (18+) and $5 per student (under 18). Children 4 and under are free....

Free – $10

Liberty Wildlife: GUIDED TOUR of Liberty Wildlife

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

Sign up for a Guided Tour before our flight and eagle show: https://libertywildlife.org/about-us/plan-your-visit/ Space for 15 people Cost $15 per person paid onsite via cash, check or card

$15

Water Use It Wisely: Gilbert – Rainwater Harvesting

MCLDAZ - Southeast Regional Library 775 N Greenfield Road, Gilbert

Most homes yards are graded to remove any rainwater as fast as possible. While you don’t want it in your house, it’s a great way to add free water to your landscape. Learn how to keep the right amount of water in your yard after the rain so you can run your irrigation even less...

Free

Yavapai County Free Library District: Nature Niños

Jim McCasland Willow Creek Park 3181 Willow Creek Rd., Prescott

Community Partners lead child-centered play events at a different family-friendly location each month. Come enjoy creative nature activities that encourage us to Leave No Trace and make healthy choices. Ages 0 - 11

Free

Water Use It Wisely: Scottsdale’s Water Supply

Scottsdale Public Library - Mustang Library 10101 N. 90th St., Scottsdale

Attend this workshop to learn more about Scottsdale’s water portfolio and find out where our water comes from. This course will cover long-term water supply preparedness. Register HERE!

Free

Yavapai County Free Library District: CVCL Seed Bank

Yavapai County Free Library District - Camp Verde Community Library 130 Black Bridge Rd., Camp Verde

The CVCL Seed Bank is open! Join us on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 11 AM to 1 PM. Each household can pick out 5 free seed packets each day the seed bank is open. Perfect for starting your own garden or trying out new vegetable, herb, or pollinator-friendly flower varieties. We...

Free

Just Roughin’ It: Naturepalooza

Just Roughin' It 10880 N. 32nd St., Phoenix

Join us at 11am to 2pm at Just Roughin’ It to learn some things about our public lands and the animals that inhabit them. FREE EVENT! Join us for Naturepalooza...

Free