Free Conservation Classes

2018 Classes

FREE Water Conservation Classes

The City of Goodyear offers FREE water conservation classes at several times throughout the year.   Check back for more listings.

Register for classes online.

****Additional classes are available through our friends from the City of Avondale.****

All classes are held in the Training Room at the Public Works Admin Building, 4980 S. 157th Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85338, **unless noted otherwise**.  Public Works Admin Building is located south of MC85 and west of Estrella Parkway. Enter from Estrella Parkway on Romley Road next to Roscoe Dog Park.

Trees For A Desert Suburb

How big is the cute baby tree in your yard going to get? A tree that will get too big for its location will lead to damage of surrounding foundations and sidewalks, neighbor disputes, and eventually the huge cost of removal. This class is intended to give options beyond the most common BIG shade trees. 28 different species will be discussed thoroughly including photos,pros,cons, tips on special care. A handout listing trees that will get too big for most yards will also be available. Presented by Jonathan Manning. ISA Certified Arborist

Class: Tuesday September 4, 2018 6:30pm- 8:30pm

 Pruning For Beauty And Health 

When does pruning promote health, beauty and safety?  When is pruning unnecessary or even harmful?  Observe pruning of real plants so you know how and when it is time. Taught Jonathan Manning, Certified Arborist.

Class: Tuesday September 18, 2018 6:30pm- 8:30pm

Set Your Water Timer 

Is your irrigation controller controlling you?  High water bills?  Landscape looking bad?  Well, take control of your controller and learn how to set it correctly and change it seasonally for your particular plants and soil type. Taught by Jonathan Manning, Certified Arborist. 

Class: Tuesday October 09, 2018 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Get To Know Your Water Meter

High water bill?  Need help figuring out what is going on?  Come talk water meters with us and learn how they work and how they can be used to help troubleshoot problems on your property.  Taught by Ray Diaz, Water Demand Advisor for the City of Goodyear.

Class:  Tuesday   October 23, 2018  6:30pm - 8:30pm

Water 101 - Drinking Water

Turn on your faucet and water comes out.  Day or night the water you need is there for you and your family.  How does that happen?  Come learn more about what it takes to deliver a gallon of water to your home.  Presented by Ray Diaz, Water Demand Advisor for the City of Goodyear.

Class:  Tuesday   November 13, 2018     6:30pm - 8:30pm

Register for classes online.

*****Additional classes offered through the City of Avondale.*****