July 22, 2010 through July 22, 2010 FREE Water Wise Workshop

When: Thursday July 22, 2010 5-9 PM
Where: Mill Valley Community Center-180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley


Stop by anytime between 5 & 9 to join in on the short talks, hands-on demonstrations and get great information.

Learn how rainwater harvesting, efficient irrigation, plant selection, and soil amendments and mulch can improve the health of the landscape while lowering water bills. See outdoor demonstrations of rainwater harvesting, smart irrigation scheduling, and drip & sprinkler retrofits on the terrace.

Six talks, each about 40 minutes, are repeated twice during the evening. Three simultaneous talks will start at 5 and 7, or 6 and 8 pm. There will be three formal presentation areas. Visit the demonstrations outside and the informational tables inside before and after the talks.

5 & 7 pm

1) Simple irrigation modifications & strategies, by Tom Bressan, The Urban Farmer Store
2) Lawn alternatives & appropriate plant selection, by Merry Kindred, Marin Master Gardeners
3) MMWD-Resources & programs for water conservation

6 & 8 pm

1) MMWD -Resources & programs for water conservation
2) Rainwater harvesting techniques & the 10,000 RAIN GARDENS project, by Paola Bouley, SPAWN & MMWD
3) Soils, mulch, and compost: Soil health & water conservation , by Dave Phelps, Marin Master Gardeners

Tables:
* The Urban Farmer Store * Marin Municipal Water District* Marin Master Gardeners * California Native Plant Society, Marin Chapter * SPAWN-10,000 RAIN GARDENS

Outdoor demonstrations on the terrace:
* Drip & sprinkler retrofits * Smart irrigation controller programming considerations * Rainwater harvesting by Bushman USA

Refreshments:
* Cool, filtered water provided in a re-usable bottle, provided by The Urban Farmer Store * Snacks provided by the Urban Farmer Store & others