Building Rain Gardens (Blenman-Elm Neighborhood)

Saturday, February 1, 9am – 5pm

*Please RSVP Below*

If you like learning hands on, and meeting your community, this workshop is for you! We will be working together to help assess, design, and implement a passive water harvesting project, all in one day! There will be an awesome dinner celebration at the end, so bring a plate and utensils if you plan on staying (we will have extras as well)! By establishing the foundation of their project, the family will be able to continue to build and enhance their yard over time, building a relationship with the land. You get to be a part of that story, and become more equipped to continue that story at your home!

Specifically: At this workshop, we will be doing rockwork, so come to get experience with dry-stacking Coronado Brown rocks. This project will take place in a front yard, which always makes for a fun time, since the community and yourselves can come see the project as it ages.

Workshop Schedule 9am – 5pm:

• 9am – 10am: Introductions, initial lesson on passive water harvesting assessment, design, and installation. Tool safety and tips/tricks on digging. Coffee and snacks provided
• 10am – 12pm: Digging and earth moving as a group
• 12pm – 1pm: Snack and water break, lesson on rockwork techniques, factors to consider, tips and tricks.
• 1pm – 4pm: Break out groups work on more earth moving and/or rockwork.
• 4pm – 5pm: Circle up(s), dinner, and after party!

We will cover:

• Assessment of landscape
• Things to consider in design and implementation of water harvesting
• Tool safety, and digging and earthmoving techniques and tips
• Laser level demonstration
• Rockwork factors and techniques using Coronado Brown rocks
• Native plants to consider

We’ll provide:

• Water
• Extra hats and gloves
• Tools and teachers
• First aid kit
• Bathroom
• Extra plates and utensils as needed
• Food and snacks provided by the hosts

Make sure to bring your own:

• Water bottles
• Hat
• Gloves if you have them
• Plates and utensils
• Optional: Food or beverage if you feel like bringing something to share