Why be Water Wise?

Location: Henry F Hauser Museum, 2950 E Tacoma St, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635

July 20

Rain Harvesting Tour Sierra Vista

Starting at the Henry F Hauser Museum, join Water Wise as we caravan the Sierra Vista area, visiting home owners who have graciously opened their homes to demonstrate harvesting rain from roofs into water storage containers and basins at their wonderful properties. REGISTER to attend by calling 458-8278 ext 2141.

Location: Henry F Hauser Museum 2950 E Tacoma St, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635

July 27

DIY Rain Water Testing

Shana Sandhaus, MS of the UA Department of Soil, Water and Environmental Science will show you how to run tests on your collected rain water for arsenic and the presence of fecal coliform bacteria. Participants need to register and pick up sterile containers to collect their samples in advance of the workshop. Costs $10. This event is part of the Water Ways exhibit at the Henry F Hauser Museum. The workshop will be held at 2950 E Tacoma St, Sierra Vista, AZ 8563. Reservations required.

Location: Groth Hall, UA Sierra Vista campus, 1140 North Colombo Avenue, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635

August 17

Native Plants of Cochise County

Petey Mesquitey, radio raconteur and nursery grower, will talk about our unique and amazing native plants. After the talk you can purchase from a selection of hardy, drought tolerant plants grown by Mr. Mesquitey's nursery.