Hands-on Rain Garden Class - Sustainable Fairfax
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| Date: |
Sun January 17 2010
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Sun January 17 2010
Sunday, 10 am - 3 pm |
| Where: |
Private residence
Fairfax
California, [ Map it!] |
Event Type: |
Workshops/Conferences/Retreats/Symposiums |
| Web Site: |
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When it rains, impervious surfaces such as rooftops, driveways, parking lots and streets, force large volumes of rainwater to run off down storm drains to creeks and the bay. Millions and millions of gallons of fresh water are lost this way each year, causing flooding, pollution, erosion in local creeks, and hardship for the endangered salmon that live in them.
By using some of this storm water in a rain garden on our properties, we can each contribute to minimizing all of these problems, as well as recharge ground water and enrich our garden soil. Rain gardens are also beautiful outdoor spaces for you, your family and the butterflies that will come to enjoy new habitat.
Each workshop offers a mix of practical information (i.e.; how to calculate how much rainwater comes off your home, the function and design of rain gardens, and more) as well as hands-on experience as we implement a design and install an actual rain garden!
All proceeds help support Sustainable Fairfax's great work year-round.
Event details, including private residence location, available upon registration. Cost: $25 for members/$35 for non-members. Contact Rachel DeMicco, from website.
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Sustainable Fairfax believes in true sustainability with diverse ecology, strong local economy and a connected community through lifestyle change and public policy. Our main issues are Climate Change, Waste, Water, Food and Toxins. We are such firm believers that we dedicate our free time and sacrifice some conveniences in life to learn, bring it to you, and make sustainability a reality.
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