Passive Rainwater Harvesting Workshop!
January 18 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
FREE
Saturday, January 18th, 9am – 5pm
*Please RSVP Below*
Come to our first hands-on volunteer workshop of 2025! We will be working together to implement a passive water harvesting project! There will be a fun dinner celebration at the end (with a rooftop patio!), so bring a plate and utensils if you plan on staying. We will have extras as well. At this workshop, our crew will do some prep and wrap up work, but the bulk of the project gets to be volunteer driven, and your hands will get dirty while building some valuable skills. Most importantly, 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 primarily be doing earthworks, regrading and changing elevations around the yard. This project will be in the backyard, creating the dream landscape for this family, and their tortoise, Farmer T!
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 plants for tortoises, factors to consider in grading and earthworks.
- 1pm – 4pm: Break out groups work on more earth moving and shaping, with a little bit of seed planting.
- 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
- Native plants to consider, and plants for tortoises and wildlife
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