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Yavapai County Fair October 1 Yavapai
Yavapai County Fair
Yavapai County Fair October 2 Yavapai
Yavapai County Fair
Quality Assurance Certification October 2 / 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Maricopa
Robert Foster will teach the class. Class is limited to 10 enrollees due to space. Members who need certification before State Fair will be given priority.
Youth Livestock Quality Assurance Workshop W0463 October 2 / 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM YLQA, 4-H, Maricopa
QA certification class with video and activities.
Due Date: 09-25-2009
Details: Please call or email me. This class is only limited to 8 people.
Yavapai County Fair October 3 Yavapai
Yavapai County Fair
Desert Rain Gardens October 3 / 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Water
This class introduces the concept of creating a water-thrifty landscape that relies on seasonal rainfall and rainwater harvesting techniques rather than supplemental irrigation with potable water. Design tips, plant selection and considerations, and plantings for berms and basins are discussed. Taught by Scott Calhoun.
Selection of Xeriscape plant materials & maintenance October 3 / 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Maricopa
The City of Tempe offers free Landscape Workshops twice a year (Spring & Fall). We offer these classes to help residents work through and plan and design for their new landscape.

The workshops are usually in three segments and start on Saturday mornings from 9 am to 1 pm.

The first workshop covers planning, design, and installation.

The second workshop covers a large variety of plant materials suitable for our desert climate.

The final workshop will cover landscape irrigation, design, maintenance, and installation. Next Scheduled Workshops:

September 26, 2009
Instructor: Ron Dinchak
Design and Installation

October 3, 2009
Instructor: Ron Dinchak
Various Plant Materials

October 10, 2009
Instructor: Richard Bond
Drip Irrigation Design, Installation and Maintenance

All classes will be held at the South Police Substation Auditorium, 8201 S Hardy Dr,

To register, please contact us.


Planting Trees and Shrubs October 3 / 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Water, Master Gardeners, Cochise
Learn from an expert how to correctly plant and care for your new yard addition. Presented by DeForest Lewis, International Society of Aboriculture Certified Arborist and Cochise County Master Gardener.
Pinal County 4-H Beef Ear Tagging October 3 / 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM 4-H, Pinal
Beef Ear Tagging will be held at Central Arizona College, Signal Peak Campus Rodoe Arena. Ear Tagging will start at 9:00am-11:00am.


Landscape Watering by the Numbers October 3 / 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Master Gardeners, Maricopa
Learn how to set your irrigation timer. If your landscaper sets and controls the irrigation timer at your house, does he also pay the water bill? Learn how to tell how much water your drip irrigation system is giving off, and how much water the landscaping actually needs, so that you can lower your monthly water bills while also saving energy. This hands-on class will teach you how to set your sprinkler/irrigation timer and how to take control of your landscaping issues.
Arizona Equine Youth & Career Fair October 3 State Office, 4-H
Attention: Arizona youth interested in pursuing careers in the horse industry A career fair is being organized through the Arizona State Horsemen's Association, AAEC High Schools, and Equine Foundation of America. The event covers breed demos, interactive workshops, and discipline demonstrations (presented as educational demonstrations), horse industry careers. We are also inviting different college and universities offering equine science/equine management programs to be involved. Ultimately, our goal is to present youth information to help them identify possible horse-relate careers, and give them some tools to start on their career path.


Scentsational Gardening October 3 / 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM Master Gardeners, Maricopa
Discover how easy it is to create your own fragrant garden to delight your senses while conserving water in your yard. Speaker: Kirti Mathura, Valley Garden Author and Desert Botanical Garden Horticulturalist.
Harvesting Rainwater for Landscape Use October 3 / 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Water
This workshop teaches simple and complex water harvesting methods. Discussion focuses on passive ways to redirect water for immediate use and active ways to capture water for later use. Water harvesting can help offset landscape irrigation costs as well as reducing dependency on municipal or well water supplies.
National 4- H week October 4 State Office, 4-H
National 4-H Week
Yavapai County Fair October 4 Yavapai
Yavapai County Fair
Arizona Equine Youth & Career Fair October 4 State Office, 4-H
Attention: Arizona youth interested in pursuing careers in the horse industry A career fair is being organized through the Arizona State Horsemen's Association, AAEC High Schools, and Equine Foundation of America. The event covers breed demos, interactive workshops, and discipline demonstrations (presented as educational demonstrations), horse industry careers. We are also inviting different college and universities offering equine science/equine management programs to be involved. Ultimately, our goal is to present youth information to help them identify possible horse-relate careers, and give them some tools to start on their career path.


National 4- H week October 5 State Office, 4-H
National 4-H Week
Certified Professional Food Manager's Class October 5 Yavapai
Training
Proper Care of Desert Lawns October 5 / 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Maricopa
Includes the installation and care of winter lawns and takes the mystery out of winter grass over-seeding by providing maintenance, watering, and troubleshooting tips.

All workshop/classes are free of charge, but you must preregister.

To register and for more information, please call the City of Glendale Water Conservation office at (623) 930-3760.
National 4- H week October 6 State Office, 4-H
National 4-H Week
Youth Livestock Quality Assurance Workshop W0468 October 6 / 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM YLQA, 4-H, Maricopa
Overview and discussion of the 8 Good Production Practices and includes the two required videos and hands-on activities. New and renewal certification required for youth exhibitors at county and state fair.
Due Date: 10/6/2009
Details: To register and for directions, contact Stef Quilliam at: stefguilliam@cox.net or 602-527-4162. Class will start promptly at 5:30pm. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to complete paperwork.
Drip Irrigation Design & Installation October 6 / 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Maricopa
Jeff Lee teaches basic irrigation layout, zoning, and pipe sizing.

To register, call (480) 312-5690. Leave your name, address, phone number, and the date(s) you would like to attend. Advanced registration is required for all workshops. Confirmation letters will be mailed.
Southwest Landscaping I October 6 / 6:30 PM - 8:45 PM Maricopa
Instructor: Ron Dinchak

This three-class series will teach you the basics about landscaping in our desert. You will learn the concepts of design, how to plan for small spaces, the desert plant palette, plant selection, and plant combinations.

All workshop/classes are free of charge to Chandler Utility customers, but you must preregister.

To register and for more information, please call the City of Chandler Water Conservation office at (480) 782-3580.
EXPO Meeting October 6 / 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM 4-H, Yavapai
EXPO Committee meeting
National 4- H week October 7 State Office, 4-H
National 4-H Week
Permaculture: The Nature of Design October 7 / 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Maricopa
Learn how to renovate your landscape by working with natural systems to grow edibles, attract wildlife, or simply maintain healthy plants. Jo Miller will give you the basics on how to use rain water and passive solar techniques to reduce your indoor cooling costs.

To register, call (480) 312-5690. Leave your name, address, phone number, and the date(s) you would like to attend. Advanced registration is required for all workshops. Confirmation letters will be mailed.
Pinal County 4-H HAC Meeting October 7 / 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 4-H, Pinal
Pinal County 4-H Horse Advisory Committee Meeting will take place at Florence, 225 Orlando Street, Florence Az. 85132, Room 13, Old Campus starting at 6:00pm.
Quarterly Leader Meeting October 7 / 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM 4-H, Yavapai
Quarterly Leader meeting toupdate county leaders
National 4- H week October 8 State Office, 4-H
National 4-H Week
3rd Biennial Research Frontiers in Nutritional Sciences Conference October 8 Conferences/Meetings
A high impact learning and networking event for basic scientists, applied scientists, epidemiologists, clinicians in practice (public health practitioners, medical doctors, registered dietitians, doctors of osteopathy, pharmacists and nurses) as well as post docs and graduate students in training. This conference is a multidisciplinary, translational research meeting that brings together scientists and clinicians to develop collaborative solutions and research agendas for combating cancer, obesity, and diabetes. Opportunities to meet nationally/internationally recognized speakers leading innovative research programs in an interactive conference environment. Poster abstracts now being accepted.


Plant Selection October 8 / 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Maricopa
When choosing new plants, evaluating the plant site is the first step. Cathy Rymer talks about using the right plant in the right place.

To register, call (480) 312-5690. Leave your name, address, phone number, and the date(s) you would like to attend. Advanced registration is required for all workshops. Confirmation letters will be mailed.
New Leader Training October 8 / 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM 4-H, Yavapai
Whether you are an experienced 4-H leader or a newbie, this training will acquaint you with 4-H philosophy and policies and give you suggestions and tools for a successful 4-H club or 4-H project.
National 4- H week October 9 State Office, 4-H
National 4-H Week
3rd Biennial Research Frontiers in Nutritional Sciences Conference October 9 Conferences/Meetings
A high impact learning and networking event for basic scientists, applied scientists, epidemiologists, clinicians in practice (public health practitioners, medical doctors, registered dietitians, doctors of osteopathy, pharmacists and nurses) as well as post docs and graduate students in training. This conference is a multidisciplinary, translational research meeting that brings together scientists and clinicians to develop collaborative solutions and research agendas for combating cancer, obesity, and diabetes. Opportunities to meet nationally/internationally recognized speakers leading innovative research programs in an interactive conference environment. Poster abstracts now being accepted.


Record Books Due October 9 / 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Santa Cruz
See leaders for signatures
Youth Livestock Quality Assurance Workshop W0465 October 9 / 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM YLQA, 4-H, Pima
Basic Livestock Quality Assurance - short video and hands-on activities for first time and continuing 4-H/FFA members.
Due Date: 10/06/2009
Details: Call or email jennstapp@cals.arizona.edu to registger. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with the class to begin at 9:00 and end at noon.
Youth Livestock Quality Assurance Workshop W0466 October 9 / 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM YLQA, 4-H, Pima
Basic Livestock Quality Assurance - short video and hands-on activities for first time and continuing 4-H/FFA members.
Due Date: 10/06/2009
Details: Call or email jennstapp@cals.arizona.edu to registger. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with the class to begin at 9:00 and end at noon.
National 4- H week October 10 State Office, 4-H
National 4-H Week
Drip Irrigation Design, Installation, & Maintenance October 10 / 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Maricopa
The City of Tempe offers free Landscape Workshops twice a year (Spring & Fall). We offer these classes to help residents work through and plan and design for their new landscape.

The workshops are usually in three segments and start on Saturday mornings from 9 am to 1 pm.

The first workshop covers planning, design, and installation.

The second workshop covers a large variety of plant materials suitable for our desert climate.

The final workshop will cover landscape irrigation, design, maintenance, and installation. Next Scheduled Workshops:

September 26, 2009
Instructor: Ron Dinchak
Design and Installation

October 3, 2009
Instructor: Ron Dinchak
Various Plant Materials

October 10, 2009
Instructor: Richard Bond
Drip Irrigation Design, Installation and Maintenance

All classes will be held at the South Police Substation Auditorium, 8201 S Hardy Dr,

To register, please contact us.


Pinal County 4-H Beef Ear Tagging October 10 / 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM 4-H, Pinal
Ear Tagging will be held at Central Arizona College, Signal Peak Campus Rodeo Arena start at 9am-11am.
Youth Livestock Quality Assurance Workshop W0469 October 10 / 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM YLQA, 4-H, Pima
Basic workshop
Due Date: 10/08/2009
Details: Call
Sustainable Desert Vegetable Gardening for Food & Fun October 10 / 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM Maricopa
The Environmental & Sustainability Division and Mesa Library are presenting a free monthly workshop series featuring earth-friendly advice for your home and garden.

No registration is necessary. Call (480) 644-4400 for more information on our monthly programs.

Course Description
Sustainable Desert Vegetable Gardening for Food & Fun
Instructor: Ron Dinchak, Environmental Biologist, Landscape Designer

Grow your own fresh vegetables in the desert with simple and basic techniques. Also learn how to plant, grow and harvest fruits and seeds that have been a sustainable part of our indigenous peoples for centuries. The processing of seeds, seed pods and other plant products will also be demonstrated.
Yavapai County Teen Council October 10 / 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM 4-H, Yavapai
The Yavapai County Teen Council is going bowling, eating pizza and planning our next activity.
Cochise Co - Livestock Council Mtg October 12 / 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM 4-H, Cochise
Livestock Council Mtg
Certified Professional Food Manager's Class October 13 Yavapai
Training
Sprinkler Design & Installation October 13 / 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Maricopa
Learn how to design, install, and maintain a sprinkler system for grass. Embellish your landscape by incorporating planted containers. Kirti Mathura teaches the basics of choosing pots and appropriate plants, putting them together, and successfully caring for them.

To register, call (480) 312-5690. Leave your name, address, phone number, and the date(s) you would like to attend. Advanced registration is required for all workshops. Confirmation letters will be mailed.
Color Your World October 13 / 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Master Gardeners, Maricopa
Learn what to plant for an extended blooming season with plants that thrive here in the valley with very little water and effort. You'll learn money saving tips that will result in spectacular color in your landscape. Speaker: Cathy Rymer, Master Gardener.
Planning Your Vegetable Garden Seminar October 13 / 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Yavapai
Open to the public. Location, design,companion planting, crop rotation.
Southwest Landscaping II October 13 / 6:30 PM - 8:45 PM Maricopa
Instructor: Ron Dinchak

This three-class series will teach you the basics about landscaping in our desert. You will learn the concepts of design, how to plan for small spaces, the desert plant palette, plant selection, and plant combinations.

All workshop/classes are free of charge to Chandler Utility customers, but you must preregister.

To register and for more information, please call the City of Chandler Water Conservation office at (480) 782-3580.
Youth Livestock Quality Assurance Workshop W0471 October 14 / 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM YLQA, 4-H, Maricopa
No Event Description Given
Composting October 14 / 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Maricopa
Tyler Storey talks about desert soils and practical methods for making and using compost in the home garden to improve plant growth and water efficiency.

To register, call (480) 312-5690. Leave your name, address, phone number, and the date(s) you would like to attend. Advanced registration is required for all workshops. Confirmation letters will be mailed.
Vegetable Gardening October 15 / 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Maricopa
Looking for a way to grow a few vegetables and wondering how to go about it? Mary Irish will cover the basics, techniques and timetables for success.

To register, call (480) 312-5690. Leave your name, address, phone number, and the date(s) you would like to attend. Advanced registration is required for all workshops. Confirmation letters will be mailed.
Shooting Sports Education Certification Course October 17 State Office, 4-H
Arizona 4-H policy requires that, prior to being recognized as 4-H Shooting Education Instructors, volunteers must complete a Shooting Sports Education Instructors Certification Course. This course is conducted by volunteer instructors who have received special instructors training endorsed by the National 4-H Shooting Education Committee. We usually hold 2 Instructor Certification Courses per year.


4-H Youth Small Stock Field Day October 17 / 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM 4-H, Yavapai
Showmanship clinic
WaterSmart Hands-On Drip Irrigation October 17 / 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Water
This workshop teaches participants the principles of drip irrigation design and installation and provides an opportunity for hands-on experience with assembly of the basic components of the system.


Master Gardener Q & A October 17 / 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM Master Gardeners, Maricopa
Do you have a gardening question? Local Master Gardeners will be here to take your questions during this stop in time. Every third Saturday.
WaterSmart Irrigation Controllers October 17 / 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Water
This workshop teaches the principles of automating a landscape irrigation system through the use of irrigation timers (controllers). Participants will learn about the pros and cons of different types of timers, how and where to install them, and how to program a typical residential timer. Automated systems can be used not only to save landscape maintenance time but can also reduce irrigation costs by controlling the watering cycle.
Youth Livestock Quality Assurance Workshop W0456 October 17 / 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM YLQA, 4-H, Gila
No Event Description Given
Shooting Sports Education Certification Course October 18 State Office, 4-H
Arizona 4-H policy requires that, prior to being recognized as 4-H Shooting Education Instructors, volunteers must complete a Shooting Sports Education Instructors Certification Course. This course is conducted by volunteer instructors who have received special instructors training endorsed by the National 4-H Shooting Education Committee. We usually hold 2 Instructor Certification Courses per year.


Desert Vegetable Gardening Made Easy October 19 / 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Maricopa
Learn how to grow vegetables in your backyard from garden author, Mary Irish.

All workshop/classes are free of charge, but you must preregister.

To register and for more information, please call the City of Glendale Water Conservation office at (623) 930-3760.
Cochise Co - Record Books Due October 20 4-H, Cochise
Record Books Due
Irrigation Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Repair October 20 / 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Maricopa
Learn how to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair an irrigation system with Jeff Lee.

To register, call (480) 312-5690. Leave your name, address, phone number, and the date(s) you would like to attend. Advanced registration is required for all workshops. Confirmation letters will be mailed.
Southwest Landscaping III October 20 / 6:30 PM - 8:45 PM Maricopa
Instructor: Ron Dinchak

This three-class series will teach you the basics about landscaping in our desert. You will learn the concepts of design, how to plan for small spaces, the desert plant palette, plant selection, and plant combinations.

All workshop/classes are free of charge to Chandler Utility customers, but you must preregister.

To register and for more information, please call the City of Chandler Water Conservation office at (480) 782-3580.
Programming Your Irrigation Timer October 22 / 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Maricopa
Bill Casenhiser shows how to adjust and set an irrigation timer during this hands-on workshop.

To register, call (480) 312-5690. Leave your name, address, phone number, and the date(s) you would like to attend. Advanced registration is required for all workshops. Confirmation letters will be mailed.
How to Program an Irrigation Timer and Tips on Landscape Watering October 22 / 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Master Gardeners, Maricopa
Learn how to program an irrigation timer to efficiently water your landscape. This class will cover basic irrigation parts, how often and how much to water your plants. Speaker: Master Gardener, TBD
Private Well Owners Workshop (Prescott) October 26 / 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Yavapai
University of Arizona experts will cover the following topics: * Where does your water come from? * Basics of well construction * Land use impacts on well water quality * Naturally occurring contaminants Ask a local well driller * Wellhead protection and well maintenance tips
Private Well Owners Workshop (Cottonwood) October 27 / 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Yavapai
University of Arizona experts will cover the following topics: * Where does your water come from? * Basics of well construction * Land use impacts on well water quality * Naturally occurring contaminants Ask a local well driller * Wellhead protection and well maintenance tips
Wildflowers October 27 / 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Maricopa
Fall is the perfect time to plant annual wildflower seed for a spectacular spring bloom in your landscape. Get tips for success from Kirti Mathura.

To register, call (480) 312-5690. Leave your name, address, phone number, and the date(s) you would like to attend. Advanced registration is required for all workshops. Confirmation letters will be mailed.
Irrigations Workshops - Drip Irrigation System Installation October 27 / 6:00 PM - 8:45 PM Maricopa
Instructor: Jeff Lee

This three-part series will walk you through the components of your irrigation systems, how to design and install a system, how to program your irrigation timer, and how to troubleshoot when problems arrive. Don't let your irrigation controller control you!

All workshop/classes are free of charge to Chandler Utility customers, but you must preregister.

To register and for more information, please call the City of Chandler Water Conservation office at (480) 782-3580.
Planning Your Vegetable Garden Seminar October 27 / 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Yavapai
Open to the public. Location, design, companion planting, crop rotation.
Pruning of Trees and Shrubs October 27 / 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Maricopa
Learn proper timing and techniques for pruning your trees and shrubs.

All workshop/classes are free of charge, but you must preregister.

To register and for more information, please call the City of Glendale Water Conservation office at (623) 930-3760.
Brown Bag Water Speaker Series October 28 / 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Water, Maricopa
Gregg Garfin presents "Water and Climate: Through the Looking Glass."
Youth Livestock Quality Assurance Workshop W0464 October 28 / 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM YLQA, 4-H, Maricopa
No Event Description Given
Water Wise Landscaping October 28 / 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Master Gardeners, Maricopa
Water wise desert landscape design ideas are just a few clicks away. Come preview new software that will help with all your landscape needs from the comfort of your computer chair. Hundreds of design ideas find irrigation and maintenance tips, a garden photo gallery of landscapes for inspiration, and photos and details about plants - including a searchable database.


Potted Plants in the Landscape October 29 / 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Maricopa
Embellish your landscape by incorporating planted containers. Kirti Mathura teaches the basics of choosing pots and appropriate plants, putting them together, and successfully caring for them.

To register, call (480) 312-5690. Leave your name, address, phone number, and the date(s) you would like to attend. Advanced registration is required for all workshops. Confirmation letters will be mailed.
Changing Climate and Fire in the West October 29 / 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM MWS, Yavapai
The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension will host two distinguished speakers from the University of Arizona Laboratory of Tree Ring Research on the evening of October 29, 2009. Dr. Malcolm Hughes will present Our Changing Climate and Dr. Tom Swetnam will present Fire in the Changing West. Each presentation will be approximately ½-hour long followed by a period for questions and discussion. Dr. Hughes is a Regents Professor with expertise in what he calls mesoclimatology: which explores how and why climate varies on interannual to century time scales. Dr. Swetnam is a Professor of Dendrochronology and is well known for his extensive research in fire history reconstruction using tree rings. These two scientists are leading experts in the fields of dendroclimatology and dendroecology (the science of using tree rings to explore climate variability and ecological processes). The two presentations are designed to complement each other and promise to be both engaging and intriguing.
Arizona State Fair Livestock Judging Contest October 31 4-H, Yavapai
Livestock judging contest open to teams of juniors and seniors
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