Conservation Events

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Upcoming Opportunities:

​​​​Tabling Events: Find Resources!

  • Sunnyslope Community Center Back to School Event:
​Saturday, July 13, 2024

​11:00 AM - 2:00 PM   802 E Vogul Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020


Workshops: Learn With Us!

  • Library Xe​​riscape/Desert Landscape Workshops:
Learn Mor​e Here!​
  • ​Teacher Listening Series Workshops:
Learn Mo​​​re Here!​​​​​
  • ​Youth Water-Wise Reptiles and Amphibians of Arizona Workshops:
    • ​​Workshop 1: Agave Library Branch

Saturday, July 20, 2024

​​2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 

Agave Library, Phoenix
  • Workshop 2: Palo Verde Library Branch

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

​​2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 

Palo Verde Library, Phoenix
  • ​Workshop 3: Cholla Library Branch
Wednesday, July 24, 2024

​​2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 

Cholla Library, Phoenix​
Thursday, July 25, 2024
​​11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 
Ocotillo Library, Phoenix
  • Workshop 5: Burton Barr Library Branch
Friday, July 26, 2024
​​​​2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, ​

Burton Barr Central Library, Phoenix​

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AUGUST 2024​
Join the Watershed Management Group and the City of Phoenix Water Services Department for free virtual classes. This five-class series will walk you through several topics on what sustainable living can look like in the Sonoran Desert. From harnessing rainwater for use on your landscape, to attracting pollinators, to cultivating non-native and native food plants, sign up for one class or enjoy them all!​

Designing a Water Harvesting Landscape
Tuesday, August 6th 2024 @ 6p.m. - 7:30p.m.
Selecting Native Plants for Multiple Benefits
Thursday, August 8th 2024 @ 6p.m. - 7:30p.m.
Vegetable Gardening in the Low Desert
Tuesday, August 20th 2024 @ 6p.m. - 7:30p.m.
Cultivating Native Edibles
Thursday, August 22nd 2024 @ 6p.m. - 7:30p.m.
Native Landscape Care
Thursday, August 29th 2024 @ 6p.m. - 7:30p.m.

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Conservation Presentation Scheduling:
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​Did you know choosing desert plants can reduce your outdoor water use by 85%

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Past Opportunities (2024):

​​Tu B’Shevat Eco-Fest:

​Sunday, January 21, 2024

​12pm - 5pm   4645 E MARILYN RD, PHOENIX, 85032

Learn More Here!​


Phoenix Northwest Extension Phase II Light Rail Opening Celebration:
​Saturday, January 27, 2024

​9am - 12pm   9617 N METRO PK​WY W, 85051

Learn More Here!​


Annual Doggie Street Festival: 
​Saturday, January 27, 2024

​10am - 3pm   STE​ELE INDIAN SCHOOL PARK, PHOENIX 85012

Learn More Here!


Villa de Paz Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods (GAIN) Event: 
Friday, March 1, 2024
​5pm - 7pm   10550 W MARIPOSA ST, PHOENIX, 85037

Learn More Here!


Salt River Project (SRP) Water Conservation Expo 2024: 
Saturday, March 2, 2024
​8am - 12pm   1 E CONTINENTAL DR, TEMPE, 85288

Learn More Here!


City of Phoenix Housing Department Housing Choice Voucher Landlord Open House: 
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
​10am - 2pm   Steele Indian Sc​​​​hool Park Memorial Tower, 300 E INDIAN SCHOOL RD, PHOENIX, 85012​
Learn More Here!​​

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Volunteer with us!​ Arizona Project WET Spring ​2024 Water Festivals: 

​​​​​​Water Festi​​​val Dates:

Creighton Water Festival: February 6, 2024

Osborn Water Festival: February 22, 2024

Pendergast Water Festival: March 28, 2024

Roosevelt Water Festival: April 23, 2024​


Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) Arizona Water Awareness Month Festival: 

Saturday, April 6, 2024

​10am - 2pm   Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza, 1700 W WASHINGTON ST, PHOENIX, 85007​​


Maricopa Community College (MCC) Earth Day Festival: 

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

​9am - 11am   2626 E PECOS RD, CHANDLER, 85225

Gila River Indian Community (GRIC) Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Earth Day Event:

Friday, April 19, 2024

​10am - 2pm   Department of Environmental Quality, 168 SKILL CENTER RD, SACATON, AZ 85147​​


​Paradise Valley United Methodist Church (PVUMC) Earth Day Celebration:

Saturday, April 21, 2024

​10am - 1pm   4455 E LINCOLN DR, PARADISE VALLEY, 85253​