Due to forecasted storms, free sand for sandbags is now available on a first-come, first-serve basis at nine City of Phoenix parks.
Workshops and Videos
The Water Conservation Office hosts and facilitates various educational workshops each year. Register for upcoming workshops and classes down below!
Missed a workshop or class you were interested in? All past videos will be recorded and uploaded here for your convenience! You can also check out our YouTube channel by clicking the link below.
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Hydrate Phoenix 2026
Thank you for joining us! The Hydrate Phoenix classes have officially concluded.
Missed a class you were interested in? You can watch each of the recorded classes below!
Rainwater Harvesting
Learn best practices for passive rainwater harvesting (basins) and active rainwater harvesting (tanks). You can save water while creating a rainwater-sustained oasis at your home!
Watch the recorded class below.
Sustainable Living 101 for Renters
In this episode, learn how to grow native plants in small spaces, reduce your water usage with simple tricks, reduce plastic in your day-to-day life, and so much more.
Watch the recorded class below.
Building Healthy Desert Soils
In this episode, learn how to use greywater, stormwater, plant trimmings, compost and more to bring desert soils to life.
Watch the recorded class below.
Rain Garden Care
Learn about selecting low-water-use native plants that build wildlife habitat, shade your home, and create an appealing landscape for your yard.
Watch the recorded class below.
Cultivating Native Edible Plants
In this episode, explore what “native edible” means from ecological, regional, and cultural perspectives, gaining insight into how these plants have been traditionally used and their role in supporting healthy ecosystems.
Watch the recorded class below.
Previous Class Recordings
Food Bearing Trees Workshops
Phoenix Water has partnered with Trees Matter to provide each video listed below.
Ironwood Trees - Native to the Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Trees provide habitat, restoration and food.
Fig Trees - First introduced to the United States in the late 1700's, Mission Fig Trees are hardy and do exceptionally well in our desert environment.
Southern Live Oak - Acorns in the Desert? The Southern Live Oak Flourishes in Phoenix.
Pomegranate Trees - Learn about growing Pomegranate Trees to add some of their fruit to your favorite dishes.
For additional free water conservation resources similar to these, visit our digital education page.