Cyclovia Tucson

Cyclovia Tucson is a first-time, free public event in our community when streets on a defined route will be closed to vehicular traffic between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on April 18th. The streets are open to all walkers, joggers, cyclists, and skaters. For more information on this event visit the Cyclovia Tucson webpage. TFS is sponsoring the intersection of Euclid and University in conjunction with Originate and Realm. The theme is "The Urban Lounge," so feel free to stop by, relax, enjoy solar-made refreshments, and take a small plant home for your garden.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Sizzle: A Global Warming Comedy

As part of EarthWeek, "Sizzle: A Global Warming Comedy," will be shown at The Loft Cinema at 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. on Wednesday, March 31, at 7 p.m. Writer-director Randy Olson will do a Q&A with the audience following the screening. He will be joined by UA professors Julia Cole of geosciences, Diana Liverman of the Institute of the Environment, Brian McGill of the School of Natural Resources and the Environment and Jacqueline Sharkey of the School of Journalism.

Admission is $8 (general), $5 (students and Loft members)

 For more information: http://www.loftcinema.com/node/1520

WMG Co-op Extravaganza & Bazaar

On April 24th from 8am to 12pm, WMG's Co-op invites you to participate in a special joint Co-op workshop extravaganza.  Two neighboring members of WMG's Co-op will host simultaneous Co-op workshops.  Participants will install a greywater system at one residence, and a culvert-style cistern at the other.  Members of the general community may participate either as Co-op workshop volunteers, or may attend an 11am workshop tour.  Tour participants will learn how to reduce their utility bills by properly managing on-site natural resources, while beautifying their site and enhancing the local environment.  Suggested donation for the tour is $5.  To sign up to participate in one of the Co-op workshops or to register for the tour, RSVP to co-op@watershedmg.org or by calling 520-396-3266. Co-op Bazaar, 12:00pm to 2pm

Watershed Management Group invites the Tucson community to its inaugural Co-op Bazaar, which will be held at Mansfield Park.  This is your opportunity to practice your bartering skills!  All are invited to barter home-grown produce, skills, and volunteer workshop hours with our water harvesting Co-op.  WMG's Co-op is based on the barn-raising model, where people volunteer their labor to build sustainable systems (like water harvesting systems) and in turn earn the ability to host a workshop at their own home with a volunteer crew and certified workshop instructor. In order to join the bartering fun, please sign up with Matthew Bertrand, WMG's Co-op Coordinator at matthew@watershedmg.org or call 520-396-3266.  When signing up, you will need to list the produce (e.g. fruits, vegetables, chicken eggs, herbs, native edibles) or skills (e.g. tutoring, personal training, home repair, babysitting) you have to barter. The event will also include live music.

Green Streets Bike Tour

Join WMG for a guided bike tour of community demonstration sites that feature rainwater harvesting, green infrastructure, and native habitat in central Tucson.  The tour will follow routes that are closed to car traffic and designated bike routes, during Tucson's first Cyclovia event, an event that promotes walking, cycling, and neighborhood events in the street (www.cycloviatucson.org). WMG staff will start tours every hour from 10am to 12pm.  The 10am and 11am tours will be a slower-paced tour lasting two hours.  More experienced riders can sign up for the noon tour, which will cover a longer route over two hours.  The tour will cover sites such as WMG's award winning work in the Rincon Heights Neighborhood, as well as demonstration sites at the University of Arizona, and the Ward III and VI City Council Offices.

Tickets can be purchased for $5 per person online at watershedmg.org/earthmonth, or by sending a check made out to Watershed Management Group, PO Box 65953, Tucson AZ 85728.  Please indicate in the comments section how many tickets you are purchasing and which tour you would like to attend (10am, 11am, or 12pm).  For more information on this event, contact Lisa Shipek at lisa@watershedmg.org or call 520-396-3266.

When: April 18th from 10am to 2pm

Green Streets Workshop

Don't just plant a tree for Earth Month - plant the rain to grow the tree!  Get your hands dirty and transform a street in the Samos Neighborhood into a green street while learning practical skills for harvesting stormwater.  We'll start by planting the water - creating large-scale stormwater harvesting earthworks along Samos neighborhood streets.  Then we'll plant a beautiful assortment of native shade trees, as well as flowering plants to attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Participants will also enjoy live music and a catered lunch.  Samos Neighborhood is located in central Tucson near Campbell and Grant Roads. To be a part of this street-transforming workshop, please RSVP to Catlow Shipek or call 520-396-3266.

When: April 17th from  8am to 1pm

Street Painting Event

As part of our Green Streets Block Party, we will be painting a vibrant, environmental mural in the street around the Feld Davis Park.  Local artist Rocky Martinez will be overseeing the street painting activity. This free event is geared for the whole family. To sign up for this event, please RSVP to Josh Colwell at josh@watershedmg.org or by calling 520-396-3266.  Space is limited.

When: April 10th from 10am - 1pm

WaterSmart Workshop: Harvesting Rainwater for Lanscape Use

Each year more than 500 homeowners attend WaterSmart classes taught by local conservation experts through the University of Arizona Pima County Cooperation Extension. Classes are free, popular, and seating is limited, so advanced registration is strongly recommended. To register or for more information, contact Kathryn or Teri at (520)626-5161. On the web, WaterSmart can be found at http://ag.arizona.edu/pima/smartscape/ All classes are sponsored by Tucson Water and taught at Pima County Cooperative Extension, 4210 N. Campbell Avenue in Tucson.

Date: Wednesday, June 9th

Time: 12:00 noon - 2:00pm (Bring a lunch!)

WaterSmart Workshop: Desert Rain Gardens

Each year more than 500 homeowners attend WaterSmart classes taught by local conservation experts through the University of Arizona Pima County Cooperation Extension. Classes are free, popular, and seating is limited, so advanced registration is strongly recommended. To register or for more information, contact Kathryn or Teri at (520)626-5161. On the web, WaterSmart can be found at http://ag.arizona.edu/pima/smartscape/ All classes are sponsored by Tucson Water and taught at Pima County Cooperative Extension, 4210 N. Campbell Avenue in Tucson.

Date: Wednesday,  June 9th

Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

WaterSmart Workshop: Landscape Water Budget

Each year more than 500 homeowners attend WaterSmart classes taught by local conservation experts through the University of Arizona Pima County Cooperation Extension. Classes are free, popular, and seating is limited, so advanced registration is strongly recommended. To register or for more information, contact Kathryn or Teri at (520)626-5161. On the web, WaterSmart can be found at http://ag.arizona.edu/pima/smartscape/ All classes are sponsored by Tucson Water and taught at Pima County Cooperative Extension, 4210 N. Campbell Avenue in Tucson.

Date: Saturday, June 5th

Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am

WaterSmart Workshop: Landscape Water Budget

Each year more than 500 homeowners attend WaterSmart classes taught by local conservation experts through the University of Arizona Pima County Cooperation Extension. Classes are free, popular, and seating is limited, so advanced registration is strongly recommended. To register or for more information, contact Kathryn or Teri at (520)626-5161. On the web, WaterSmart can be found at http://ag.arizona.edu/pima/smartscape/ All classes are sponsored by Tucson Water and taught at Pima County Cooperative Extension, 4210 N. Campbell Avenue in Tucson.

Date: Saturday, May 15th

Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am

WaterSmart Workshop: Residential Landscape Irrigation

Each year more than 500 homeowners attend WaterSmart classes taught by local conservation experts through the University of Arizona Pima County Cooperation Extension. Classes are free, popular, and seating is limited, so advanced registration is strongly recommended. To register or for more information, contact Kathryn or Teri at (520)626-5161. On the web, WaterSmart can be found at http://ag.arizona.edu/pima/smartscape/ All classes are sponsored by Tucson Water and taught at Pima County Cooperative Extension, 4210 N. Campbell Avenue in Tucson.

Date: Saturday, May 15th

Time: 8:30 am - 12:00 noon

WaterSmart Workshop: Desert-wise Landscaping

Each year more than 500 homeowners attend WaterSmart classes taught by local conservation experts through the University of Arizona Pima County Cooperation Extension. Classes are free, popular, and seating is limited, so advanced registration is strongly recommended. To register or for more information, contact Kathryn or Teri at (520)626-5161. On the web, WaterSmart can be found at http://ag.arizona.edu/pima/smartscape/ All classes are sponsored by Tucson Water and taught at Pima County Cooperative Extension, 4210 N. Campbell Avenue in Tucson.

Date: Wednesday, May 12th

Time: 9:00 am - 12:00pm

WaterSmart Workshop: Harvesting Rainwater for Landscape Use

Each year more than 500 homeowners attend WaterSmart classes taught by local conservation experts through the University of Arizona Pima County Cooperation Extension. Classes are free, popular, and seating is limited, so advanced registration is strongly recommended. To register or for more information, contact Kathryn or Teri at (520)626-5161. On the web, WaterSmart can be found at http://ag.arizona.edu/pima/smartscape/ All classes are sponsored by Tucson Water and taught at Pima County Cooperative Extension, 4210 N. Campbell Avenue in Tucson.

When: Wednesday, April 14th

Time: Noon - 2pm (Bring a lunch!)

WaterSmart Workshop: Dester Rain Gardens

Each year more than 500 homeowners attend WaterSmart classes taught by local conservation experts through the University of Arizona Pima County Cooperation Extension. Classes are free, popular, and seating is limited, so advanced registration is strongly recommended. To register or for more information, contact Kathryn or Teri at (520)626-5161. On the web, WaterSmart can be found at http://ag.arizona.edu/pima/smartscape/ All classes are sponsored by Tucson Water and taught at Pima County Cooperative Extension, 4210 N. Campbell Avenue in Tucson.

When: Wednesday, April 14th

Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

WaterSmart Workshop: Landscape Water Budget

Each year more than 500 homeowners attend WaterSmart classes taught by local conservation experts through the University of Arizona Pima County Cooperation Extension. Classes are free, popular, and seating is limited, so advanced registration is strongly recommended. To register or for more information, contact Kathryn or Teri at (520)626-5161. On the web, WaterSmart can be found at http://ag.arizona.edu/pima/smartscape/ All classes are sponsored by Tucson Water and taught at Pima County Cooperative Extension, 4210 N. Campbell Avenue in Tucson.

When: Saturday, April 3rd

Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am

WaterSmart Workshop: Residential Landscape Irrigation

Each year more than 500 homeowners attend WaterSmart classes taught by local conservation experts through the University of Arizona Pima County Cooperation Extension. Classes are free, popular, and seating is limited, so advanced registration is strongly recommended. To register or for more information, contact Kathryn or Teri at (520)626-5161. On the web, WaterSmart can be found at http://ag.arizona.edu/pima/smartscape/ All classes are sponsored by Tucson Water and taught at Pima County Cooperative Extension, 4210 N. Campbell Avenue in Tucson.

When: Saturday, April 3rd

Time: 8:30 am - 12:00 noon

WaterSmart Workshop: Desert-wise Landscaping

Each year more than 500 homeowners attend WaterSmart classes taught by local conservation experts through the University of Arizona Pima County Cooperation Extension. Classes are free, popular, and seating is limited, so advanced registration is strongly recommended. To register or for more information, contact Kathryn or Teri at (520)626-5161. On the web, WaterSmart can be found at http://ag.arizona.edu/pima/smartscape/ All classes are sponsored by Tucson Water and taught at Pima County Cooperative Extension, 4210 N. Campbell Avenue in Tucson.

When: Saturday, March 20th

Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon

WaterSmart Workshop: Basic Lanscape Maintenance

Each year more than 500 homeowners attend WaterSmart classes taught by local conservation experts through the University of Arizona Pima County Cooperation Extension. Classes are free, popular, and seating is limited, so advanced registration is strongly recommended. To register or for more information, contact Kathryn or Teri at (520)626-5161. On the web, WaterSmart can be found at http://ag.arizona.edu/pima/smartscape/ All classes are sponsored by Tucson Water and taught at Pima County Cooperative Extension, 4210 N. Campbell Avenue in Tucson.

When: Wednesday, March 10th

Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon

Solar Energy and Water Conservation Town Hall

Town Hall on Water and Solar Conservation programs available through the City of Tucson. Where: Eastside City Hall, 7575 E. Speedway Blvd.

When: March 10th 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Vice Mayor Glassman will provide an update on the Ward 2 Council Office’s committees on “Tucson: The Solar City” as well as the water harvesting project that is underway at the office, funded by a grant from the Tohono O’odham Nation.

Bruce Plenk, City of Tucson’s solar coordinator, will provide an overview of City solar projects that have been installed during the past 10 years as well as solar initiatives that are part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar America program.

Ilene Grossman will provide an overview of Tucson Water’s conservation programs, including rebate and educational programs, such as the Zanjero Program (home water audits), toilet rebates, irrigation system rebates, Rinse Smart Program, WaterSmart Business Program, SmartScape and WaterSmart Workshops, water-waste ordinance, and new water harvesting ordinances.

Space is limited. Please RSVP to Amanda Colon in the Ward 2 Council Office, 520-791-4687.

Women's Solar Power 101

Who Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and Pima County Public Library present Women’s Solar Power 101: A Community Education Series on Solar Energy

What

This Solar Power 101 is designed for women and reflects the theme of Women’s History Month: Women Taking the Lead to Save our Planet.

Presentations

- The Basics of Solar Electric and Hot Water: Katharine Kent from The Solar Store will give a detailed overview of how solar energy works, what it costs, and who should go solar.

- Energy Efficiency and Conservation: Gina Murphy-Darling—known as Mrs. Green—will discuss ways to save energy and money around the home.

- City of Tucson Office of Conservation and Sustainable Development: Nicole Urban-Lopez will give an update on what Tucson is doing to save energy and that are available to assist residents.

- Solar Power for the Home - Getting Started: The basics of solar energy residential systems.

When

Thursday, March 11, 6-8 p.m.

Where

Miller-Golf Links Branch Library, 9640 E. Golf Links Road, Tucson, on the south side of Golf Links, just east of Harrison.

Space is limited for this presentation.  Please RSVP by Monday, March 8: RSVPsolar@mail.house.gov or (520) 881-3588. For more solar energy information, please visit www.giffords.house.gov