Intro to Urban Aquaponic Gardening

Instructor: Sheri Schmeckpeper

 Water gardens in the desert? Plants grown without soil? How is this possible?  It's aquaponics! In this class you'll explore what it takes to create and maintain an aquaponics system in your own backyard:

• The different types and components of AP systems
• The various media used to support plants
• Fish options
• The process of nitrification
• The challenges of maintaining an AP system in the Valley

Discover the the benefits of growing a thriving, sustainable aquaponics system.

Class price:

1 Adult $15 prepaid/$18 at the door
Attend with a Friend: 2 Adults $25 prepaid or $30 at the door.

Children ages 14 and under are free. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

After you register for this class, you will receive an invoice. There will be a link in the invoice so you can pay in advance via PayPal. Other options:  pay over the phone: 602-535-4635 ext 100 or ext 105, or pay by check via mail or in person. If you have any questions, please call or email. 

Payments at the door may be made via cash or check.

About the location:

The Tempe Transportation Center is located at 200 E. Fifth Street (big glass building on the north side of street across from Forest Ave) at the base of A-Mountain near ASU, right at the 5th and Stadium stop for the light trail. Map: http://goo.gl/maps/Q71Oi 

The class will be on the second floor in the Don Cassano Community Room. Take the elevator to the second floor and the room is right there. 

Parking is available directly across 5th Street in a covered garage. It's free after 6pm! Or be green and take the light rail. 

Not only is this event conveniently located right next to the Stadium stop  of the light rail, it's convenient to the many shops and restaurants in downtown Tempe. Arrive early or stay late and enjoy what the area has to offer.

This building is also conveniently located near ASU. Did you know the entire Tempe campus is an arboretum? Click here for maps and more info: https://cfo.asu.edu/fdm-arboretum to turn the whole day into a green exploration!