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Reduce your food miles, attend our upcoming workshops, read sustainability news!
Good Local Food is Easier Than You Think!
Read our February Sustainability Savings Tip [PDF] to learn more about how to reduce your food miles with gardening, CSAs, and community gardens. The number of miles our food travels from the grower to our plate is called “food miles.” More food miles = more fuel used = more CO2 emissions. Find details on what CSA means, what is a locavore, and about Mesa's seed library.
Check out the spring gardening program (below) being offered by Mesa Library. It will be taught by local author and Master Gardener, Angela Judd!
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Mark Your Calendar for Workshops & Programs!
Spring Gardening in Arizona
Thur., Jan. 26, 6-7 p.m. Are you ready to transition your winter garden to your spring garden?? With help from Master Gardener Angela Judd, learn what you need to do to transform your cool-loving winter garden beds into a haven for spring and warm-season vegetables, herbs, and flowers.
Mesa Main Library, 64 E. First St.
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Resident's Guide to Water Conservation
Tue., Feb. 7, 6-7 p.m. on Zoom. In this online program, you will:
- Get the latest news about drought and Mesa's water supplies
- Learn how saving water means protecting the environment while keeping more money in your pocket
- Find out how water is typically used in a household
- Hear how to get a free water-saving kit
- Learn about Mesa’s “Cash for Grass” program for residents and HOAs
- Get Mesa’s top indoor and landscape tips on how to save water
The Resident’s Guide to Mesa is a series of free classes with useful information to support Mesa residents who want to improve their neighborhoods. They are provided by Mesa's Community Engagement Department. Register.
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State of the City 2023
Tue. Feb. 7, 8 a.m. Mesa Mayor John Giles will give his annual State of the City address. The event will be streamed live at 8 a.m. on Mesa 11, YouTube, and Facebook. Tune in to hear a recap of Mesa’s successes of 2022 and to look ahead at 2023 and beyond. Learn more.
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Downtown Mesa Farmers Market
Every Saturday, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Downtown Mesa Farmers Market is located at the beautiful Mesa Arts Center campus, 1 E. Main Street.
Find delicious breads, fresh produce, and other food artisans. Enjoy outdoor shopping, eating, playing, and listening to live music.
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Master Gardener DIG Classes
Desert Institute of Gardening (DIG) are home horticulture classes presented by Maricopa County Master Gardeners. Get the details for these upcoming gardening classes at the links provided.
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Thur. Feb. 2, 6:15-8:15 p.m., How to Grow the Perfect Tomato in the AZ Low Desert. Offered online. Register.
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Sun. Feb. 26, 2-4 p.m., Spring Vegetables - Making the Most of a Fast Season. Offered in person. Register.
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SRP Shade Tree Workshops
Jan. 28 or Feb. 18: SRP offers a Shade Tree Workshop, then gives you two free trees to plant on your property to help save energy. These ONLINE classes will be offered via Zoom. Webinar attendees will receive their trees at an SRP Shade Tree pickup event in Spring 2023. For SRP electric customers only. Register here.
Photo: Thornless Mesquite
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2023 SRP Water Conservation Expo
Sat., March 4, 8 a.m. to Noon. The SRP Water Conservation Expo brings together members of our community to celebrate water in the Valley and discover ways to conserve at home. This event is free for SRP customers and includes amazing discounts on smart irrigation controllers. Get a Rachio 3 or Hunter Controller for $60+tax (retail value is $199 and $528 respectively). Attend classes and visit exhibitors.
Location: PERA Club, 1 E Continental Dr., Tempe. Learn more!
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Mesa Urban Garden - Bed Rentals Available!
This community garden is located at 212 E. 1st Avenue in the downtown area. Beds are leased to individuals or used to grow food that is donated to United Food Bank. Be sure to follow them on Facebook to get the latest news about the garden.
It's the perfect time to get ready for your spring garden! There are currently a few beds available for lease. If interested, contact Laurie. Learn more at www.facebook.com/MesaUrbanGarden.
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What you need to know about the Colorado River as we enter a Tier 2a Shortage With the arrival of 2023 comes a Tier 2a Colorado River Shortage. Now that it is here, what does it mean, and how does it impact Arizona and the AMWUA cities?
Your January Landscape Watering Reminder Check out our 'sister' eNewsletter for watering guidelines, spring leaf drop, and simple water-saving tips.
 At last November's Emerge: Eating at the Edges event, we highlighted urban farms and gardens. Local, Sustainable Food Systems is one of the focus areas of Mesa's Climate Action Plan.
Eco-Suburbia - Located in historic downtown Mesa and sells at the Downtown Mesa Farmers Market and Main Street Harvest. Learn more.
Steadfast Farms - Located at Eastmark, 511 Inspirian Pkwy. Sells onsite and at a variety of restaurants and markets. Learn more.
True Garden - Located at 5949 E. University, this is a vertical aeroponic food farm. Learn more.
Recycled City - Turn your food waste into farmland. R. City picks up your compost and delivers farm boxes back to you. Learn more.
Mesa Urban Garden - This is Mesa's downtown community garden whose mission is to inspire sustainable urban living. Learn more.
School Garden - Located at Concordia Charter School, 142 N. Date. The program teaches students about nutrition through their garden classroom. Learn more.
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