SURPRISE,
Ariz. - Saturday, April 14, Arizona Public Service (APS) will be sponsoring a
“Shade Tree Program” event at the Communiversity @ Surprise, 15950 N. Civic
Center Plaza in Surprise. The APS Shade Tree Program will consist of two
workshops beginning at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. with each workshop lasting
approximately one hour. According to APS, planting trees can reduce your energy
bill by $50 per year. Participants in the program will receive free trees for
planting. Space is limited and registration is required. For more information
and to register, visit http://www.aps.com/main/green/choice/choice_129.html.
In
conjunction with the event, Rio Salado College will be holding a Sustainable
Food Systems organic food demonstration at the Communiversity and sharing sustainable
practices used in the Garden @ Rio, which is located at the college’s Tempe
headquarters. Topics will include cultivating soils, sowing, and harvesting to maximize
sustainable efforts. The presentation will be located in the Communiversity @
Surprise’s lobby. The public is welcome. No registration required. For more
information related to Rio Salado College’s Sustainable Food Systems
demonstration please call 480-384-9001.
