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2012 CLASSES AND TOURS
"If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water.” Loren Eisley Classes and Tours are FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Registration is not necessary. Date Changes: Dates and times may change due to circumstances beyond our control. We publicize any changes well in advance but please check this webpage for any updates. Get
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here) Classes and tours: Sierra Vista and Bisbee
Sierra Vista Classes and Tours Unless noted, all Sierra Vista presentations will be in the Public Meeting Room at the University of Arizona South, 1140 N. Colombo Ave, Sierra Vista, AZ Saturday, April 7, 9 to 11:30 a.m., “Drip Irrigation for Homeowners” Drip irrigation systems are great - if you know how to use them! This workshop will cover water/soil relationships, identify the components of a drip system and have a hands-on session. Presenter: Dr. Stephen Poe, UA Extension Specialist. Saturday, April 14, 9 to 11:00 a.m., “Timing it Right - Drip Irrigation 201” We'll take the mystery out of popular battery operated and electric timers, discuss how to choose a timer, and walk you through scheduling a simple irrigation timer. Presenters: Cado Daily and Cyndi Wilkins, Water Wise. Saturday, May 5, 11:00 to 11:50 a.m.“Learn How To Make a 170-gallon Rainwater System”. LOCATION: International Migratory Bird Day Festival, San Pedro House, Hwy 90 next to the river. Get ready for the monsoon rain and learn how to build a simple rainwater harvesting system for landscapes and vegetable gardens. Tank Instructions Saturday, June 2, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., “Sensational Succulents and other Cactus” Spring in the desert is a tough time for most plants because of the heat and dry winds, but succulents love it! Come learn about the wide variety of succulents you can plant in your yard and how to care for them. Presenter: Mark Sitter, B & B Cactus, Tucson. Plants will be for sale after the talk. Saturday, July 7, “Rainwater Tour” Come see how your neighbors harvest rainwater and get inspired! Several rainwater harvesting systems in the Sierra Vista area will be open for guided tours. Contact Water Wise for times and locations. Saturday, August 4, 9 to 10:30 a.m., “Gardening with Wildlife” Come learn how to make your yard wildlife-friendly while keeping others out (like snakes, javalinas, mice and rats!) Presenter: Tom Wood, Southeastern Arizona Birding Observatory and Water Conservation Educator, Water Wise/Energy Smart. Sunday, September 9, 1 to 4 p.m., “15th Annual Water Wise/Master Gardener Fall Xeriscape Tour” Beautiful and colorful low water landsacpes in the Sierra Vista area will be open to the public for this self-guided tour. Master Gardener docents will be at each yard to answer questions and plant lists will be available. Bring your camera! Contact Water Wise for details. Saturday, October 6, 9 to 10:30 a.m., “Irrigating with Alternative Water Sources” This talk will discuss how to use rainwater and graywater for landscape irrigation and how to turn your landscape into a RainScape - a landscape that uses rain and graywater for all water needs. Presenter: Cado Daily, Water Wise. Saturday, November 3, 9 to 11:30 a.m., “Septic Care ” Proper care for a septic system will help prolong the life of the system - and protect water quality. Presenter: Dr. Kitt Farrell-Poe, UA Water Quality Specialist. Unless noted, presentations
will be held at Ecoasis (just up-canyon from St. Elmo's Bar), 54 Brewery
Gulch, Old Bisbee, AZ May 8, “Permaculture—Intro” Presenter: Keith Parker, Ecoasis. SATURDAY, June 2, 1 to 3 p.m. “Sensational Succulents and other Cactus” Spring in the desert is a tough time to plant most plants because of the heat and dry winds but succulents love it! Come learn about the wide variety of succulents you can plant in your yard and how to care for them. Presenter: Mark Sitter, B & B Cactus, Tucson. Plants will be for sale after the talk. SATURDAY, July 14, Rainwater Tour. Several rainwater harvesting systems in Bisbee will be open for guided tours. Contact Water Wise for time and locations. August 7, "Gardening with Wildlife" Come learn how to make your yard wildlife-friendly while keeping others out (like snakes, javelinas, mice and rats!). Presenter: Tom Wood, Southeastern Arizona Birding Observatory and Water Conservation Educator, Water Wise/Energy Smart. August, Bisbee Plant Walk with Petey Mesquitey—plant expert extraordinaire! Location: Old Divide Road, Bisbee. Contact Water Wise for time and details. September 8 & 9: Bisbee and Sierra Vista Landscape Tours Contact Water Wise for time and location. October 2, “Irrigating with Alternative Water Sources” This talk will discuss how to use rainwater and gray water for landscape irrigation and how to turn your landscape into a RainScape - a landscape that uses rainwater and graywater for all water needs. Presenter: Cado Daily, Water Wise. November 6, “Aquaponics” Learn how to grow plants in water with fish. The fish feed the plants while the plants feed the fish. Aquaponic systems without fish will also be discussed. Plants grown with recirculating water systems typically use 80-90% less water than plants grown in soil. Presenter: Keith Parker, Ecoasis Cochise
Chapter of the Arizona Native Plant Society (click here for their website).
For Cochise County Residents: Need help with your landscape? Don't know how to water or what that plant is in your yard? No fear, Water Wise is here! Water Wise Specialists are available to visit your home or business and help you do what you want, but more water efficiently. To schedule a FREE on-site visit, call the Water Wise Program at any of the four county locations listed below. A qualified water conservation educator will visit your home or business and give tips specific to you! University of Arizona Cooperative Extension
Water Wise Office County Locations: 66 Brewery Gulch Cochise County Building
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