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 Community Engagement Newsletter
APRIL 2025
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 Be prepared for the heat season with the upcoming webinar "Resident's Guide to Heat Safety"
Tuesday, April 08, 2025
01:30 p.m. to 02:30 p.m.
Online
Prepare for the high temperatures with this relevant webinar hosted by the Community Engagement Team and featuring experts from Mesa Fire and Medical and Human Services. Register today to receive the link and a follow-up email, which includes the webinar recording and a list of the resources mentioned.
Even if you can't attend live, you will receive the recording and resources!
In this 60-minute webinar, you will learn:
- How to identify the symptoms of heat-related illness and how to help
- How to prevent heat-related illness and reduce heat exposure
- What resources are available in Mesa to mitigate and prevent risks associated with heat exposure
- We will conclude with a Q&A session.
Discover effective strategies for bidding, contracting, and selecting high-quality service providers, including management companies. We will also discuss how to gracefully end vendor relationships when necessary. Tuesday, April 15, 2025, from 11 a.m. to noon. Registration open.
Everything you need to know about board member roles and responsibilities. Plus, we will provide tips on how boards can effectively use a Code of Conduct to manage difficulties on a Board. Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from 11 a.m. to noon. Registration open.
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Become an AmeriCorps VISTA with Experience Corps Mesa
Are you looking for a way to serve your community while growing your professional skills? Apply today to become an AmeriCorps VISTA with Experience Corps Mesa! This is a year-long, paid volunteering position. You’ll be supporting an intergenerational tutoring program that serves high-need schools in Mesa, all while gaining valuable professional experience and skills. Whether you’re looking for what’s next after graduation or are ready for a career change, AmeriCorps is here to help you take the next step. Ready to change your life with a year of service? Apply today!
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Change a child's life through reading
Experience Corps volunteers have already provided over a thousand hours of reading tutoring to Mesa Public School students, and we need your help to grow our program. Experience meaningful volunteering with this program for adults over 50. You will receive training to become a reading tutor for elementary students in Mesa Public Schools. By volunteering just a few hours a week, volunteers have a life-long impact on the students they tutor while finding new meaning in their lives. No experience or special skills are necessary. Take the first step by signing up for an information session today—spots are limited, so sign up now!
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Let’s get Earth Month rolling with over 50 fun, simple, and effective ways to make the world a greener place!
Make one eco-friendly change every day in April – from backyard composting to mixing up your own all-natural cleaners or even designing a landscape that saves water. Everything you do – at home or in your community – can make a difference to create a more sustainable world. ♥
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April is Valley Bike Month
April is Valley Bike Month, so get out and ride your bike! The Bicycle and Pedestrian Program is excited to announce a variety of fun-filled events for all ages. From the Arizona Bicycling Summit 2025 on April 4 to CycloMesa, which will feature family-friendly activities on April 5, there is something for everyone!
Check out the activity calendar and save the date for active fun!
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Celebrate Mesa
Saturday, April 12, 2025
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Pioneer Park (526 E Main Street)
Our stellar spring celebration! FREE family festival with entertainment, activities, sports and games. Find more information, including volunteer opportunities at mesaaz.gov/celebratemesa.
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Tree Planting Demonstration
Friday, April 18, 2025
7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Falcon Hill Park (7222 E Jensen St)
Are you curious about the proper way to plant a tree? Proper planting can be the difference between a thriving tree and one that struggles. Learn firsthand from one of Mesa’s tree experts at a tree planting event and demonstration to celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day – both are observed in April! Join us at Falcon Hill Park on Friday, April 18, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Parking is available at Falcon Hill Elementary School, which is adjacent to the park. Registration is not required.
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Celebrate Safe Digging Month
April is the perfect time to tackle your outdoor projects. Remember to notify Arizona 811 at least two full working days before you start digging to have underground utility lines located and marked. The depths of utility lines vary, and multiple lines may exist in the same area. This simple step can help prevent injuries, property damage, and service outages. Once you’ve called 8-1-1:
- Wait until you receive responses from all the facilities listed on your ticket to begin digging.
- Hand-dig within two feet of marked facilities, supporting and protecting exposed facilities.
- Keep all locate marks visible and valid (15 days) for the duration of your project.
Remember, safety is everyone’s responsibility. Contacting Arizona 811 is easy, free, and it’s the law.
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Time to maintain and trim your trees
From June to September, dry heat, heavy rain, and monsoon season kick in every year. Taking the appropriate steps to protect your plants and trees during the monsoon season can help prevent damage to your property caused by heavy winds. Maintain and trim your trees now to:
- Stake your younger trees so that they are secure
- Get rid of broken or weak branches that can fall or bring other branches down
- Keep trees and branches clear of your windows and roof
Overgrown branches near power lines are a safety hazard. If you need to trim your trees, don't do it yourself. Take a moment to learn about the safety considerations for the task . Consult a professional arborist or call SRP at 602-236-8366 or City of Mesa at 480-644-4444 to discuss your options and get advice from your energy provider.
Remember to remove dead trees and call Transportation (480-644-2160) to report trees blocking roadways and sidewalks. Use the Recycle Right Wizard to learn about your options for disposing of branches or trees.
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Our city received global recognition in December last year for its work toward Sustainable Development Goals. Play an active part and discover all the resources, services and programs that Environment & Sustainability have to help you make your life greener.
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