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Here comes 2014 and we are ready! This year’s Water Wise events focus on healthy, happy plants. As you read the schedule, you will see some intriguing new topics along with some old favorites. We also want to hear from you, and Like us on Facebook. Find our Facebook page from the hotlink on our website, waterwise.arizona.edu. You can also call us with questions and comments at 458-8278 x 2141. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year!
Unless otherwise noted, all presentations will be at UA Sierra Vista campus, 1140 N. Colombo Ave, Sierra Vista, Groth Hall in the Public Meeting Room, and are free.
This Saturday, January 4: Artful and Eco-friendly Gardens, 9-10:30 a.m.
Greg Corman, Gardening Insights, Inc.
Come learn how you can create beautiful and easy-care gardens that incorporate art, wildlife habitat, and native plants. Native bee houses will be for sale after the talk.
February 1: Prune for Plant Health and Vigor, 9-11:00 a.m.
Bill Cook, Program Coordinator, UA Cochise County Cooperative Extension
Keep your plants healthy by knowing what and how to prune correctly. Bring pruning tools to sharpen. This is an outside demonstration, dress for weather.
March 1: Basics of Drip Irrigation, 9-11:30 a.m.
Dr. Stephen Poe, UA Extension Specialist
Need a little irrigation help? Come learn about drip irrigation systems and how to water plants.
April 5: WAM! April is “Water Awareness Month”
Water Expo at The Mall at Sierra Vista, and WATER (bi)CYCLE ride around the fitness loop!
Family fun bicycle ride starts at The Mall and goes from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. For more information, contact Water Wise.
May 3: Happy, Healthy Plants through Integrated Pest Management, 9 – 10:30 a.m.
Dr. Shaku Nair, UA Maricopa Ag Center
Come learn to apply IPM principles in the landscape to create a better, safer and healthier environment in a cost-effective manner.
June 7: Success with Succulents, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Mark Sitter, B B Cactus, Tucson
Come learn about the variety of succulents you can plant in your yard and how to care for them. Plants will be for sale after the talk.
July 12: Rainwater Harvesting Open Houses. Are you collecting rain? Come get ideas from local residential and commercial rainwater harvesting systems during open house hours. Contact Water Wise for maps and details.
August 9: Attracting Pollinators with Native Plants, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Karen LeMay, Cochise County Master Gardener
Landscaping with native plants is a sure-fire way to have watchable wildlife. Come see how easy it is to do! Spadefoot Nursery will have plants for sale after the talk.
August 23: 17th Annual Water Wise/Master Gardener Xeriscape Tour. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Several beautiful low-water landscapes in the Sierra Vista area will be open to the public for this self-guided tour. Contact Water Wise for maps and details.
October: Well Owners Workshop. Details to be announced. Stay tuned!
November 1: Septic Care, 9-11:30 a.m.
Dr. Kitt Farrell-Poe, UA Water Quality Specialist
Proper care for a septic system will help prolong the life of the system — and protect well water quality.
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Water Wise is a University of Arizona Cochise County Cooperative Extension program whose Partners are Cochise County, the City of Sierra Vista, Fort Huachuca, the Upper San Pedro Partnership, and Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative.
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