[Sdpg] Water Harvesting Open House and Rain Barrel Workshop

[Brook Sarson]

> Water Harvesting Open House
> Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
>
> Come see water harvesting in action! Guided by Water Harvesting  
> Professional and Permaculturist, Brook Sarson, you'll see how a 1320  
> gallon rainwater tank combined with laundry greywater and bath  
> greywater work together to grow a garden of edibles using only 1/4  
> of the water that most San Diegans use each day.
>
> As you tour this urban farm setting, you'll see natural building  
> techniques including a cob chicken coop, decorative benches as well  
> as an earth pizza oven. Brook will be on-hand to talk to you about  
> solutions for your space and how you can make a difference during  
> San Diego's water crisis and beyond.
>
> Please feel free to arrive at any time during the open house to  
> learn about simple greywater systems, do-it-yourself options,  
> rainwater-harvesting systems, resources, or schedule an appointment  
> with Brook to assess greywater opportunities at your site. Suggested  
> donation of $5 will go toward supporting water activism in San  
> Diego. Please RSVP to Brook at brook at h2o-me.com or call 619.964.4838  
> and I will give you the address.
>
> Make Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop
> Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009.  2:30- 4:30pm
> Are you ready for the rain?  If you’ve been looking for a cost  
> effective way of saving rainwater, we are offering a solution.  Come  
> and make your own rain barrel to take home!  Britt Cool, from  
> American Recyclers and Brook Sarson, of H2OME will host the class.
>
> We will provide clean, recycled 55 gallon drums along with a kit of  
> parts to tap it for a hose fitting on the bottom and an overflow on  
> the top.  You will be able to drill your holes and assemble your  
> barrel onsite.
>
> We will talk about filtration, mosquitoes, how to figure out your  
> water resources, uses for your rainwater, as well as other rainwater  
> harvesting techniques.
>
> After the class, you can purchase additional barrels and kits, if  
> you choose.
>
> The cost of the class is $60.  You can upgrade your tank choice for  
> $5.  We have a couple of scholarships available.  Additional Barrels  
> are $32.  We accept cash or checks.
>
> We look forward to seeing you there!
>
> Kind Regards,
>
> Brook Sarson
>
> H2OME
>
> Smart Water Savings
>
> 619.964.4838
>
> www.h2o-me.com
>

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