Rainwater Harvesting Workshop
March 14, 2009

Class size: 12-15 people.   Sign up early to ensure your spot.
Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Private home in Oakland

Come learn about rainwater harvesting and how you can do it successfully in your own home.

This is a hands-on class where you will learn:

• Rainwater basics-catchment surfaces, calculations, storage and use
• The principles of successful rainwater harvesting including roof water catchment and implementing simple earth works techniques.
• How to dig a swale to catch and infiltrate rainwater from the downspout, and redirect it to the swale.
• How to connect a 300 gallon rain barrel for watering chickens and planning for use of the overflow.
• How to welcome rainwater into your landscape rather than trying to divert it away from your house!

300 gallon rain barrel

Class time is divided equally between presentation, demonstration and lunch and a more active hands-on segment.

Come prepared to dig and get dirty!
Lunch will be served and is included in the class fee.


Facilitated by:

Christopher Shein, Permaculture Design Instructor at Merritt College and owner of Wildheart Gardens
(See www.merrittlandhort.com and www.wildheartgardens.com)

Ellen Hopkins, Permaculture landscape designer

Debbie Collins, ARCSA accredited professional in rainwater harvesting, and permaculture designer

This chicken prefers rainwater!