Pima Smartscape

Pima Smartscape Smartscape was launched in both the Tucson and Phoenix areas in 1994 to increase water efficiency in Arizona’s urban corridor.

Smartscape is a comprehensive, research-based training program that instructs landscape and irrigation professionals in the fundamentals of design, installation, and maintenance of sustainable, desert-adapted landscapes and irrigation systems. The program was collaboratively developed by Tucson Water, the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association (AMWUA), the University Of Arizona Cooperative Extension, the Arizona Nursery Association, the Arizona Landscape Contractors Association, and industry representatives. Unlike water use indoors that is recycled and reused, water used in landscapes cannot be recaptured and used again. Landscape and irrigation professionals influence water use through the design, installation, water scheduling, and maintenance of these landscapes. Smartscape has provided foundational training for thousands of professionals and influenced landscape choices and outdoor water use in the Phoenix and Tucson areas for more than 25 years. Smartscape helps landscape and irrigation professionals move ahead of the competition and stay up to date on the latest industry trends, research, and practices. With informative classes, networking and marketing opportunities, Smartscape is an affordable way for professionals to strengthen their practice and innovate their business. Smartscape empowers landscape and irrigation professionals to build skills that will increase landscape water use efficiency, providing an opportunity to distinguish themselves from their competition, to provide their customers with quality service, and to take personal responsibility for a resource critical to the industry. Smartscape has the potential to create savings in water, costs, maintenance, and energy while promoting sustainability of our urban desert community. Pima Smartcape is a program of the University of Arizona/Pima County Cooperative Extension and is sponsored by the City of Tucson Water Department.

09/18/2026
Join us for our upcoming Urban & Suburban Weeds and Fire Risk! In collaboration with Pima Invasive Species Program and t...
08/26/2026

Join us for our upcoming Urban & Suburban Weeds and Fire Risk! In collaboration with Pima Invasive Species Program and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.

In this two day course, learn to identify certain invasive plants as soon as they germinate and get insights into their germination and growth, plus tips and tricks for effective manual removal and herbicide treatments. A total of 6 credits of Agricultural Pesticide-Use CEUs are available through this class.

No prerequisite required for this class so visit our website to register today!

https://events.trellis.arizona.edu/en/f44lNu67/smartscape-invasive-species-urban-and-suburban-weeds-and-fire-risk-5a3UV43BPiv/overview

Mejora tus habilidades en paisajismo con Smartscape! Únete a nuestro programa gratuito de 10 clases del 29 de septiembre...
08/24/2026

Mejora tus habilidades en paisajismo con Smartscape! Únete a nuestro programa gratuito de 10 clases del 29 de septiembre al 29 de octubre, 2026, los Martes y Jueves de 3:30 pm a 6:30 pm. Aprende sobre plantas, riego eficiente y diseño sostenible.

Regístrate antes del 28 de septiembre! Visita el sitio de Smartscape o comunicate con nuestro equipo para mas informacion.

📍: The Garden Kitchen, 2205 S 4th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85713

Comparte esta invitacion con sus amigos y compañeros para mejorar los paisajes en Tucson!

https://events.trellis.arizona.edu/es-MX/f44lNu67/serie-de-smartscape-en-espanol-5a3UV438rrp/overview?_gl=1*ywoeiq*_up*MQ..*_ga*KG5vdCBzZXQp*_ga_T06KMQMJTN*czE3ODcyNDcyMzIkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODcyNDcyNjMkajI5JGwwJGgw

Join us for our upcoming Advanced Smartscape: Plant Materials! In this four-part series, participants will receive in-de...
08/12/2026

Join us for our upcoming Advanced Smartscape: Plant Materials! In this four-part series, participants will receive in-depth training on plant materials best suited for water-efficient landscapes in our desert environment.

Each class is 3:30PM - 6:30PM, every Tuesday & Thursday from September 15th to September 24th.

📍Location: Pima County Cooperative Extension, 4210 N Campbell Ave. Tucson, AZ.

Register now:
https://smartscape.org/event/pima-advanced-smartscape-plant-materials-2026/2026-09-15/

Pre-requisite: Smartscape Series
Registration closes on September 14th

Besides caring for the on-site gardens, the host plant-talks, tours and offer garden consultation services. Have a spec...
06/17/2026

Besides caring for the on-site gardens, the host plant-talks, tours and offer garden consultation services.

Have a specific question about your plants? Submit a question to their Plant Clinic online or visit them at the Pima County Cooperative Extension on Mondays and Thursdays from 10AM to 2PM.

Visit their website here: https://extension.arizona.edu/programs/pima-county-master-gardener

Join us for our upcoming Smartscape Series! Created for landscape professionals, Smartscape aims to help professionals m...
06/09/2026

Join us for our upcoming Smartscape Series! Created for landscape professionals, Smartscape aims to help professionals move ahead of the competition and stay up to date on the latest trends, research, and practices in the industry. Learn about desert-adapted plants, efficient irrigation, plant maintenance & more.

Each class is 3:30PM - 6:30PM, every Tuesday & Thursday from July 28th to August 27th.

📍Location: Pima County Cooperative Extension, 4210 N Campbell Ave. Tucson, AZ or online through Zoom.

Visit our website for more information:
https://smartscape.org/event/pima-smartscape-summer-2026/2026-07-28/

Registration closes July 27th!

06/04/2026

Another successful Suburban & Urban Weeds and Fire Risk Pima Smartscape course in the books! Landscaper participants learned how to identify and treat high fire risk plants like stinknet, buffelgrass and fountain grass over two days of training. Thanks to collaborators Pima Smartscape, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and Tucson Bird Alliance for making it all come together.

Are you a landscaper looking to get trained on these skills, or a landowner with invasive species, curious about who has taken our courses?

Email Extension invasive species outreach coordinator Ben Tully at [email protected]

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4210 N Campbell Avenue
Tucson, AZ
85719

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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