April is National Water Awareness Month, and the city of Glendale invites residents to participate in Water Awareness Day this weekend.

The event starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at the Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown St.

Residents can learn about the different drought stages and how to be water wise. The free, family-friendly event will include crafts for children, desert-wise landscape classes for adults, water conservation resources and a plant/seed exchange.

Arizona has been in a drought for more than 23 years.

Schedule of Events:

9–10 a.m.: Bird walk at the Xeriscape Garden. The award-winning garden that surrounds the library is a living example of the diversity and abundant amount of low-water-use plants available for use in planning a lush and inviting garden. Learn more about low-water-use plants, and how to conserve water.

9 a.m.–1:30 p.m.: Crafts for kids, water-related exhibits for adults

10–11 a.m.: Stormwater pollution prevention (Large Meeting Room)

10–11:30 a.m.: Pruning trees and shrubs (Auditorium)

12–1:30 p.m.: Glendale Water Resources and Conservation (Auditorium)

12–1:30 p.m.: Drought resilient landscapes

Click here to learn water conservation choices and to help prepare for the future.

Click here to register for the event

Call 623-930-3596.

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