[Sdpg] Fwd: Upcoming Water Harvesting Events

[Brook Sarson]

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> From: Brook Sarson <brook at h2o-me.com>
> Date: September 16, 2012 8:55:51 PM PDT
> To: Brook Sarson <brook at h2o-me.com>
> Subject: Upcoming Water Harvesting Events
>
> Hey Everyone!
>
> It's pretty hot and dry this time of year!  Is your landscape  
> suffering?  It doesn't have to!  Using your washing machine water is  
> a simple, cost effective way to get more water to your trees and  
> shrubs.  It's also a good time to plan for your rain collection so  
> that this time next year you have an abundance of water resources to  
> meet your landscape needs.  Check out these upcoming opportunities  
> to learn more!  Spread the word!
>
> 	Laundry-to-Landscape Workshop
> Sat, September 22, 9:00am – 10:30am
> 		Olive Branch Green Building Supply
> 3030 N Park Way, San Diego, CA 92104, USA (map)
> 			http://www.olivebranchgbs.com/ai1ec_event/greywater/?instance_id=1105
> Learn the fundamentals of using greywater with a simple, laundry  
> greywater system according to county regulations, which requires no  
> permit.   We have parts on hand to aid discussion and allow for some  
> hands-on work.  We will also discuss Branched Drain greywater  
> systems to highlight how to use your water in simple ways from  
> showers and sinks.  We will cover regulations within San Diego as  
> well as wider water issues to add context to this important solution  
> for water management.  You can go home with a kit or individual  
> parts to get started or work with Brook on a site-appropriate design  
> for your space.  Taught by by Brook Sarson.
>
> 	Water Harvesting Tour
> Sat, September 22, 1:00pm – 2:30pm
> Talmadge Residence, to be disclosed upon RSVP (map)
> Come see water harvesting in action! Guided by Water Harvesting  
> Professional and Permaculturist, Brook Sarson, you'll see how a  
> passive water harvesting techniques, combined with a 1525 gallon  
> rainwater storage system, as well as laundry and bath greywater work  
> together to grow a garden of edibles (including 20+ fruit trees)  
> using less than 1/3 of the water that most San Diegans use each day.  
> As you tour this urban farm setting, you'll see natural building  
> techniques including a cob chicken coop, decorative benches as well  
> as an earth pizza oven. Brook will be on-hand to talk to you about  
> solutions for your space and how you can make a difference by  
> conserving and protecting our most vital resource. There will be a  
> tour starting at 1:00, with light refreshments and materials to  
> peruse relating to water in our community.  You will learn about  
> simple greywater systems, do-it-yourself options, rainwater- 
> harvesting systems, resources, or you can schedule an appointment  
> with Brook to assess greywater and rainwater opportunities at your  
> site. Suggested donation of $10 will go toward supporting water  
> activism in San Diego. People who attend the class at Olive Branch  
> Green Building supply that morning are welcome free of charge: http://www.olivebranchgbs.com/ai1ec_event/greywater/?instance_id=1105 
>   Please RSVP to Brook at brook at h2o-me.com or call 619.964.4838 and  
> I will give you the address.
> Brook Sarson
> H2OME
> Smart Water Savings
> 619.964.4838
> brook at h2o-me.com
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Brook Sarson
H2OME
Smart Water Savings
619.964.4838
brook at h2o-me.com





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