Did you know that Scottsdale Water offers free water efficiency workshops designed to help residents learn how to use water more efficiently in their homes and yards? If you are interested in attending, check out their list of upcoming events:

Irrigation, Maintenance,
Troubleshooting and Repair
Get the basics on good maintenance practices, troubleshooting and techniques to keep your landscape irrigation system running smoothly from Irrigation Specialist, Jeff Lee.
Date: Saturday, March 14, 2020
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Mustang Library, 10101 N 90th St

Scent-sational Gardening
Do you delight in fragrant blooms and foliage that tantalize your sense of smell as well as your sense of visual style? If so, familiarize yourself with the best desert-adapted plants to create an enchanting scented landscape.
Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Mustang Library, 10101 N 90th St

Finding and Fixing Leaks
Join us during EPA’s “Fix a Leak Week” and 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!
Date: Thursday, March 19, 2020
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Mustang Library, 10101 N 90th St

Landscape Container Gardening
Learn the basics of landscape container gardening for patios or yard accents, as well as selection of plant size, shape and color to create intriguing arrangements. With the right container plants, you can even attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Mustang Library, 10101 N 90th St

Maximize Your Irrigation Efficiency
Are you puzzled by the irrigation system installed by the builder or previous owner? Learn how to identify the problems in your system and what to do about them. You may be surprised that ripping out the old system and starting over is rarely needed.
Date: Saturday, March 28, 2020
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Mustang Library, 10101 N 90th St

Learn to Prune: Trees
Join us to learn the do’s and don’ts of tree pruning to maintain strong and healthy trees! Discover when to prune, how to identify what and where to prune, and the proper techniques for pruning. Also learn why lion-tailing and tree-topping are major don’ts!
Date: Thursday, April 2, 2020
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Mustang Library, 10101 N 90th St

Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden Tour at Chaparral Park
Take a walking tour (2 miles) through the Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden at Chaparral Park. See water-thrifty plants in action and have your desert plant questions answered by an expert.
Date: Friday, April 17, 2020
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Location: Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden, 8111 E. McDonald Dr. Please park near Chaparral Dog Park. Do not park at the Chaparral Water Treatment Plant.

Please note, online registration is REQUIRED for all guided Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden Tours. For other workshops, those who register are guaranteed a spot and registration is highly encouraged. Walk-ins will be accommodated as space allows. Register online at Scottsdaleaz.gov/water/workshops/workshop-registration