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Water Conservation
90 E Civic Center Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 503-6098

Kathy Rall
Water Resource Manager
(480) 503-6840

Karen Young
Water Conservation Coordinator
(480) 503-6892

Eric Braun
Water Conservation Specialist
(480) 503-6896

Jeff Lee
Water Conservation Specialist
(480) 503-6878

Free Landscape Workshops

Location: All classes are held at the Town of Gilbert Public Works, 525 N. Lindsay Rd. (see map below for more detail)

Registration Required: Please call (480) 503-6098 and leave your name, mailing address, a phone number, which workshops you would like to attend and the number of people attending the selected workshops. You may also register on-line. 

Fall 2010 Schedule

Hummingbird and Butterfly Gardens
Thursday, September 16
6:30-9:00pm

Gardening in the desert isn’t all thorns and spines. Gardens are a great way to attract wildlife to your yard. While some types of wildlife aren’t so welcome, hummingbirds and butterflies are always a pleasure to have come for a visit. Arizona is lucky to have a wide variety of these desirable visitors and this class will teach you how to incorporate the things they need into your landscape making it attractive to you and them.     

Drip Irrigation Design & Install
Thursday, September 23
6:30-9:00pm

Designing a drip irrigation system that’s efficient and low maintenance is easy if you know how. From backflow preventers to emitters this class will help you learn how to design and install an irrigation system as good as the pros. Taught by a certified irrigation specialist, any confusion you may have about components like pressure regulators, valves, emitters, zones, stations, etc., will become crystal clear. It’s easier than you think.

Landscape Watering & Timers/Clocks
Thursday, September 30
6:30-9:00pm

Whether you are new to Gilbert or a long-time resident, sometimes watering your plants and grass can be a bit confusing. Outdoor watering is often a place where water waste occurs. This class will teach you the how, when and where of landscape watering and how to program your irrigation timer using actual controllers (timers). Learn how to save water, and have a healthier landscape at the same time.

Irrigation Maintenance
Thursday, October 7
6:30-9:00pm

Your irrigation system is the lifeline for your landscape. Early spring is a great time to tune it up and get it ready before the heat of the summer comes. If your system is giving you trouble and you don’t know why, this class will also teach you how to troubleshoot and repair it like the pros. Whether you have sprinklers, bubblers, drip, or all three types of systems, this class has you covered.

photo, map of Public Works

Directions: Turn East on Juniper from Lindsay Rd.
Public Works Building on north side of the street
Park in the East lot (second left after turn onto Juniper)