November 7, 2009 through November 7, 2009 **Co-sponsored by Sustainable Fairfax, Permaculture Marin, Fairfax Lumber & Hardware, the Marin Municipal Water District, and Hurricane Hauling & Demolition.**

RAIN GARDEN WORKSHOP -
Saturday, November 7th, 10AM-2PM

It's not too late to sign up!

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, erosion to local
creeks, and hardship for the endangered salmon fry fish that live in them.
The fry, too small to fight the unnaturally heavy flow of water during and
after storms, are washed out to sea before they are ready. But, by feeding
some of this storm water into a rain garden on our property, we can each
contribute to minimizing all of these problems, as well as recharge ground
water and enrich our garden soil.

Each workshop will offer 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!

To register, contact Lisa Chipkin, SPAWN Water Conservation Council member - Rainwater@Tirn.Net, 415-845-3568.

COST: $25 members/$35 non-members

All proceeds help support SPAWN's great work year-round.