Maricopa County Cooperative Extension

07/23/2026

Remember to check out the Smartscape training! we'll see you there!

💧 You're Invited! 💧
Join us on Wednesday, July 29, from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM for an informative Water Irrigation Multi-Speaker Event, hosted by the Arizona Irrigation Association!
Learn from a panel of experienced irrigation professionals as they share valuable knowledge, industry updates, and best practices for efficient water management.
Featured Speakers:
🎤 Donna De Francesco
🎤 Ralph Holt
🎤 Jeff Lee
🎤 Doug Donahue
📅 Date: Wednesday, July 29
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
📍 Location: Horizon Distributors
5214 S. 30th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85040
Whether you're an irrigation professional, contractor, landscaper, grower, or simply interested in water conservation, this event is a great opportunity to learn, network, and connect with others in the industry.
Please like, share, and invite your friends and colleagues who would benefit from attending. We look forward to seeing you there!

06/26/2026

Partnerships make communities stronger.
We're grateful for our partnership with the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), which is helping equip our Community Health Workers with advanced training in Alzheimer's disease, dementia care, healthy aging, and caregiver support.
As Arizona's population continues to age, Community Health Workers play an important role in connecting individuals and families with trusted education, resources, and support. Ongoing professional development helps ensure our team is prepared to meet communities where they are and provide compassionate, evidence-informed guidance.
Together, we're building a stronger Community Health Worker workforce and helping create healthier communities across Arizona.

06/15/2026

Camp GRIT Photo Dump #3 📸😌 The fun continues!

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06/14/2026

Maricopa County, Arizona 4-H Youth Development 🍀Camp GRIT Photo Dump #2 📸 😌

Camptivities are the BEST! 🔫⚽️🏀⚾️🏐🎨🤿 👨‍🍳

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06/14/2026

⚠️ Warning: Your timeline is about to get a whole lot more GRIT. 🍀😎

Maricopa County, Arizona 4-H Youth Development Camp GRIT photo dump #1 📸

We’re kicking things off by introducing the campers, counselors, staff, volunteers, and behind-the-scenes heroes who make Camp GRIT happen. The adventures are just getting started, and trust us—you’ll want to follow along.

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06/12/2026

We had a delicious time with as they taught educators how to make Sourdough from scratch so they can pass that information on their students. 🍞

If this is something you would like to see at your school, let us know and share with your favorite teachers! 🍎

05/28/2026

We’re all ready for Advanced Smartscape Summer 2026…bring on the Plant Material knowledge! ☘️🌿🍃🌱🌵

05/22/2026

05/18/2026

To nutsedge or notsedge…that is the question 🤔😁

Cyperus rotundus (purple nutsedge or nut grass) is a stubborn, perennial, grass-like w**d, often called the “world’s worst w**d” due to its rapid spread via underground tubers and high tolerance to environmental conditions.

The Maricopa County Master Gardeners team pulls them up so they don’t take over! Have you seen these w**ds in your garden?

05/13/2026

Last week, 55 Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension scientists came together for an in-service event focused on career success — both their own and in support of one another. 🔭🥼🔬

What stood out most was not only the depth of expertise across University of Arizona Extension, but the genuine collegiality in the room. Attendees shared successful approaches, practical tools, and helpful resources that strengthened trust, encouraged shared responsibility, and supported more positive working relationships across the system. 🤝

Extension is a force for good — and we love to see it. 🙌