BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond by Brad Lancaster - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond by Brad Lancaster X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.harvestingrainwater.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond by Brad Lancaster REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20060402T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20061029T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20070311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20071104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20080309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20081102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20090308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20091101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20080117T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20080117T160000 DTSTAMP:20071215T063016Z CREATED:20071215T063016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20071215T063016Z UID:207-1200558600-1200585600@www.harvestingrainwater.com SUMMARY:The Quivira Coalition Conservation Seminar - Water Harvesting for Dry Lands\, Albuquerque\, NM DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, January 17\, 2008\, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm\nMarriott Pyramid\, Albuquerque\, NM\nCost: $25.00/person.\nRegister on-line at www.quiviracoalition.org or call 505-820-2544 Ext. 5#.\nWater resource specialists will share concepts and practices on how to turn water scarcity into water abundance.\nMorning session:\n“Turning Drains Into Sponges and Water Scarcity Into Water Abundance”\nThis inspiring presentation shares eight universal principles of water harvesting along with simple strategies that turn water scarcity into water abundance. They empower you to create integrated water-sustainable landscape plans at home and throughout your community. Rainwater harvesting is the process of capturing rain and making the most of it as close as possible to where it falls. You’ll see examples of enhancing local food security\, passively cooling cities in summer\, reducing costs of living and energy consumption\, controlling erosion\, averting flooding\, reviving dead waterways\, minimizing water pollution\, building community\, creating celebration and more.\nBrad Lancaster is the author of the award-winning Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond\, Volume 1: Guiding Principles to Welcome Rain Into Your Life and Landscape and Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond\, Volume 2: Water-Harvesting Earthworks (www.HarvestingRainwater.com) Brad is a permaculture teacher\, designer\, consultant and co-founder of Desert Harvesters (www.DesertHarvesters.org) and has taught programs for the ECOSA Institute\, Columbia University\, University of Arizona\, Prescott College\, Audubon Expeditions\, and many others. He has designed and implemented integrated water harvesting and permaculture systems for homeowners and gardeners\, the Tucson Audubon Simpson Farm restoration site\, and the Milagro and Stone Curves co-housing projects.\nAfternoon session:\n“Water Harvesting from Low-Standard Rural Roads”\nWater can be a nuisance\, but is also a valuable natural resource. As the West becomes more populated\, as the demand for water escalates and the available supply shrinks\, practical measures for harvesting or conserving water become increasingly useful. Instructors Bill Zeedyk\, and Steve Carson\, will introduce the concept of harvesting water from low-standard rural roads and address construction and maintenance issues including strategies\, techniques and practices for harvesting road runoff to benefit the land and for dealing with frequently encountered problems.\nBill Zeedyk operates a small consulting business – Zeedyk Ecological Consulting\, LLC.\, that specializes in the restoration of wetland and riparian habitats using low tech\, hands-on methods and native materials.\nFollowing his retirement from the US Forest Service in 1990\, he developed a second career focusing on simple techniques for stabilizing and restoring incised stream channels\, gullied wetlands\, and degraded rural roads on public and private\nlands in the Southwestern U.S. and Mexico. In support of the workshops\, Bill has prepared several field manuals including Managing Roads for Wet Meadow Ecosystem Recovery\, and his latest book on roads management and maintenance\, A Good Road Lies Easy on the Land…Water Harvesting from Low-Standard Rural Roads\, published in 2006.\nSteve Carson\, Rangeland Hands\, Inc.\, is a licensed and insured watershed and roads restoration project design and implementation contractor\, and has worked with Bill on many roads and riparian restoration projects around the Southwest.\n” A road is not easy on the land if it collects\, concentrates or accelerates surface or subsurface runoff; causes or contributes to soil erosion; impairs or reduces the pro-\nductivity of adjacent lands or waters; wastes water; unnecessarily intrudes upon key habitats\, stream chan- nels\, floodplains\, wetlands\, wet meadows or other sensitive soils; and is aesthetically offensive”. URL:https://www.harvestingrainwater.com/event/the-quivira-coalition-conservation-seminar-water-harvesting-for-dry-lands-albuquerque-nm/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080120 DTSTAMP:20071023T045005Z CREATED:20071023T045005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20071023T045005Z UID:201-1200556800-1200729600@www.harvestingrainwater.com SUMMARY:The Quivira Coalition's 7th Annual Conference: Creating Hope in an Age of Consequences DESCRIPTION:Thursday – Saturday\, January 17-19\, 2008\nMarriott Pyramid\, Albuquerque\, New Mexico\nAlthough no one knows what the decades ahead will bring precisely\, there are enough indicators to say that the 21st century will be a lot different than the 20th. Whether the concern is climate change\, rising energy costs\, potential food and water shortages\, or something else\, the challenges ahead are daunting.\nOur response is resilience\, which the dictionary defines as “the ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change.” In this conference we feature stories of resilence and hope. Speakers will explore both the nature of the challenges ahead\, as well as\, instructive examples of endurance\, coexistence and renewal.\nSpeakers include David Jonah Western\, a renowned conservationist; two Maasai herdsman from Kenya; an animal scientist and shepardess from France; Wes Jackson of the Land Institute; Dr. Lance Gunderson\, a resilence ecologist from Emory University; Dr. Eric Blinman\, Director of New Mexico’s Office of Archaelogical Studies; Mark Sardella and David Bacon\, local energy experts; Darryl Birkenfelt\, offering a ‘common wealth’ strategy for small towns; Dave Pratt\, on ranching for profit; Kirk Gadzia\, on managing land and animals in dry times; Todd Graham\, on monitoring for success and the financial benefits of carbon sequestration; Brad Lancaster\, author of “Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond”; and Bill Zeedyk and friends on water harvesting from low-maintenance ranch roads.\nFor more information please visit www.quiviracoalition.org and click on Annual Conference. URL:https://www.harvestingrainwater.com/event/the-quivira-coalitions-7th-annual-conference-creating-hope-in-an-age-of-consequences/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20071214T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20071214T100000 DTSTAMP:20071203T233147Z CREATED:20071203T233147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20071203T233147Z UID:204-1197617400-1197626400@www.harvestingrainwater.com SUMMARY:Free Greywater Harvesting Breakfast Presentation for Professionals\, Nogales\, AZ DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 14\, 2007\n7:30am to 10am\nSanta Cruz County\, Board of Supervisors Meeting Room\, 2150 North Congress Dr.\, Nogales\, Arizona\nTo promote the use of greywater\, a free breakfast seminar is being offered for construction trades. Contractors\, plumbers\, landscape professionals\, designers\, public officials and others interested in these water savings techniques are invited. During this special presentation experts will discuss design and installation of greywater systems\, relevant building codes\, consumer marketing and tax credits for builders of up to $200 per residential unit constructed with a greywater harvesting system.\nPre- registration for the breakfast seminar is encouraged; please visit the link listed below or contact Jason Meininger at (520) 904-3168 to register. More information is also available at http://greywaterharvesting.eventbrite.com\nSponsored by Sonoran Institute\, Friends of the Santa Cruz River\, Santa Cruz County\, Environmental Protection Agency\, the Giles W. and Elise G. Mead Foundation URL:https://www.harvestingrainwater.com/event/free-greywater-harvesting-breakfast-presentation-for-professionals-nogales-az/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20071213T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20071213T200000 DTSTAMP:20071203T232302Z CREATED:20071203T232302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20071203T232302Z UID:203-1197570600-1197576000@www.harvestingrainwater.com SUMMARY:Free Greywater Harvesting Presentation\, Nogales\, AZ DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 13\, 2007\n6:30 to 8:00pm\nSanta Cruz County\, Board of Supervisors Meeting Room\, 2150 North Congress Dr.\, Nogales\, AZ\nDiscover how to lower your water bill/use and recycle your greywater for gardening and landscaping while reducing demands placed on your sewage system. This public talk will provide practical information for home owners and others interested in utilizing these important water conservation techniques. Plus\, learn how taxpayers who install a “water conservation system” (defined as a system to harvest residential greywater) in their residence may benefit from a one-time tax credit for 25% of the cost of the system (up to a maximum of $1000) for both homeowners and builders. Presentation by Brad Lancaster\, author of Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond\nFor more information please visit\n http://greywaterharvesting.eventbrite.com; OR\nContact Jason Meininger\, Sonoran Institute at (520) 904-3168; email jason@sonoran.org\nSponsored by Sonoran Institute\, Friends of the Santa Cruz River\, Santa Cruz County\, Environmental Protection Agency\, the Giles W. and Elise G. Mead Foundation URL:https://www.harvestingrainwater.com/event/free-greywater-harvesting-presentation-nogales-az/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20071201T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20071201T163000 DTSTAMP:20070617T000453Z CREATED:20070617T000453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20070617T000453Z UID:191-1196496000-1196526600@www.harvestingrainwater.com SUMMARY:Guided Tour of Tucson\, Arizona Water-Harvesting Sites DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 1\, 2007\n8am to 4:30pm\nSponsored by the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and the Tucson Botanical Gardens\nThis tour will be kicked off with an inspiring presentation on the potential of rainwater harvesting\, then proceed to tour neighborhood-based traffic calming/water-harvesting systems; a home harvesting rainwater\,greywater\, street runoff\, and more; a water-harvesting community garden; and the Milagro co-housing site where permeable pavement is used throughout the parking lot\, the common landscape is irrigated by harvested rainwater and recycled “wastewater”\, and more. Contact the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum (Sonya Norman at snorman@desertmuseum.org or 883-3030) or Tucson Botanical Gardens to register. $42 members; $46 non-members. URL:https://www.harvestingrainwater.com/event/guided-tour-of-tucson-arizona-water-harvesting-sites-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20071116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20071118 DTSTAMP:20070920T203042Z CREATED:20070920T203042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20070920T203042Z UID:195-1195203600-1195290000@www.harvestingrainwater.com SUMMARY:Keyline Design Course\, Tucson\, AZ DESCRIPTION:Permaculturists\, Landowners\, Land Restorers\, Farmers\nand Ranchers\nJoin us on November 16th – 17th\, 2007\, for the Keyline\nDesign Course.\nThe course will take place at Dancing Rocks\nPermaculture community just northwest of Tucson \,\nArizona \, a well developed permaculture site that\ndemonstrates water harvesting\, drylands gardening\,\nactive and passive solar design\, composting toilets\,\nand a range of earth-building techniques.\n·   This course is facilitated by the\,\nPhoenix Permaculture Guild\, and the Sonoran\nPermaculture Guild of Tucson .\nTogether we will bring renowned Keyline Designer\,\ndeveloper and manager Darren J. Doherty from Australia\n. http://www.permaculture.biz/\nDevelop your land to its greater potential while\nincreasing Production\, Drought-Proofing\, Soil Creation\n& Carbon Sequestration\, and do it Quickly & Cheaply\nusing the Keyline Design technique.\nThe Two Day Class will cover –\n·     History of Keyline Design\,\n·     Scales of permanence\,\n·     Keyline Design applications\,\n·     Low tech cartography\,\n·     Low-med survey equipment\,\n·     Site analysis techniques\,\n·     Broadacre soil improvement\,\n·     Keyline soil renovation and pattern\ncultivation\,\n·           Keyline design water harvesting\nand earthworks.\nCost for the 2-day workshop is $250\, which includes\nmeals and onsite accommodations for the first 12\nstudents who request it. On-site accommodations\nconsist of inside cots (10) or camping (2).\nAccommodations are rustic\, with composting toilet and\nunheated and uncooled classroom building that doubles\nas a bunk house overnight.  Bring your own bedding and\ntoiletries. Because this is an active permaculture\nsite\, there is no smoking\, and no pets. Registration\nends November 10th 2007\nMore information about the course is available on\nrequest.\nMake a Date with the Earth!\nContact Don Titmus\, Mesa/Phoenix fdpc@4dirs.com for\ncourse registration and additional information. URL:https://www.harvestingrainwater.com/event/keyline-design-course-tucson-az/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20071104T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20071104T130000 DTSTAMP:20070617T000937Z CREATED:20070617T000937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20070617T000937Z UID:192-1194166800-1194181200@www.harvestingrainwater.com SUMMARY:Guided Tour of Greywater Harvesting Sites\, Tucson\, Arizona DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 4\, 2007\nLearn how to create simple\, low-maintenance\, legal\, and effective household graywater harvesting systems that use gravity to direct graywater directly into the landscape (no stinky tanks) where it passively irrigates landscape plantings. This can greatly lower water consumption and water bills\, while enhancing and beautifying your yard. A presentation will kick off the tour discussing how to create graywater systems\, graywater-harvesting guidelines\, materials and suppliers\, graywater-appropriate soaps and detergents\, marrying graywater- and rainwater-harvesting earthworks\, and how to maximize your graywater-irrigated landscape’s potential with passive solar design\, food production\, and oasis design. We will also discuss tax credits for rainwater- and graywater-harvesting systems. After this presentation we will tour four residential sites in central Tucson\, all within walking\, bicycling\, or driving distance of one another. On this tour we will see graywater used with indoor and outdoor showers\, baths\, and sinks\, washing machines and communal laundromats\, and 3-way diversion valves and/or multi-drain options allowing graywater distribution to the landscape or the sewer. Note: all graywater systems toured will be graywater systems installed/retrofitted within existing construction. Instructor: Brad Lancaster\, author of Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands\nwww.harvestingrainwater.com). We will meet at Dunbar Auditorium\, 325 W. Second St. (Park in upper level parking lot). This is just east of Main\, and several blocks south of Speedway. To register call the Desert Museum at 883-3086. $42 members; $46 non-members. URL:https://www.harvestingrainwater.com/event/guided-tour-of-greywater-harvesting-sites-tucson-arizona/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20071103T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20071103T163000 DTSTAMP:20070617T000319Z CREATED:20070617T000319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20070617T000319Z UID:22668-1194076800-1194107400@www.harvestingrainwater.com SUMMARY:Guided Tour of Tucson\, Arizona Water-Harvesting Sites DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 3\, 2007\n8am to 4:30pm\nSponsored by the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and the Tucson Botanical Gardens\nThis tour will be kicked off with an inspiring presentation on the potential of rainwater harvesting\, then proceed to tour neighborhood-based traffic calming/water-harvesting systems; a home harvesting rainwater\,greywater\, street runoff\, and more; a water-harvesting community garden; and the Milagro co-housing site where permeable pavement is used throughout the parking lot\, the common landscape is irrigated by harvested rainwater and recycled “wastewater”\, and more. Contact the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum (Sonya Norman at snorman@desertmuseum.org or 883-3030) or Tucson Botanical Gardens to register. $42 members; $46 non-members. URL:https://www.harvestingrainwater.com/event/guided-tour-of-tucson-arizona-water-harvesting-sites-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20071019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20071029 DTSTAMP:20070722T013355Z CREATED:20070722T013355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20070722T013355Z UID:194-1192820400-1193598000@www.harvestingrainwater.com SUMMARY:Natural Building Colloquium DESCRIPTION:Quiet Valley Ranch\, Kerrville\, Central Texas\nOctober 19-28\, 2007\ncome one weekend\, two weekends\, or all ten days\nwww.naturalbuildingtexas.org \n \n\n \nIn the spirit of strengthening and expanding our community of those interested in sustainable building\, central Texas invites you to attend a Natural Building Colloquium\, October 19-28. Colloquia are gatherings of people\, ranging from experienced to simply curious\, who come to learn from each other\, to synergize their experience and to remind themselves of their larger vision.\n\n \nIn our case\, the vision is of a lifestyle and building culture that could repeat itself indefinitely through successive generations. With careful searching many of us have concluded that the use of locally abundant\, unprocessed materials such as earth\, stone\, straw and native timber provide the structure with which to achieve this vision. Cob\, strawbale\, adobe\, earthbag\, leichtlehm (straw-clay)\, and timber frame are a few of the types of systems that exemplify this philosophy. Natural buildings become pieces of art created with soul and purpose. \n \n\nPermaculture\, or “permanent agriculture\,” helps us integrate human patterns into the landscape surrounding our homes.   As originated by Bill Mollison\, permaculture is the practice of designing sustainable human habitats by following nature’s patterns\, integrating ecology\, landscape\, organic\ngardening\, architecture and agroforestry. \nThere are other important aspects as well: delicious food that nourishes the body\, music\, laughter\, creativity\, families of all sorts\, eager minds and willing hands. We seek to create homes that comfort the body and lift the soul. If you possess or aspire to any of the above\, we invite you to join us this fall.   We have in incredible group of presenters and hands-on projects.  \n \n\nDetails on presenters\, registration\, costs\, meals and accomodations at \n \n  \n  http://www.naturalbuildingtexas.org \n early registration ends Aug 15 URL:https://www.harvestingrainwater.com/event/natural-building-colloquium/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20071013T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20071013T130000 DTSTAMP:20070920T214400Z CREATED:20070920T214400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20070920T214400Z UID:198-1192266000-1192280400@www.harvestingrainwater.com SUMMARY:Hands-On Workshop on Greywater and Rainwater Harvesting\, Cottonwood\, AZ DESCRIPTION: SATURDAY\, OCTOBER 13\, 9AM TO 1PM\nHANDS ON WORKSHOP on\nGREYWATER AND RAINWATER HARVESTING\nRegistration Required: $40 before Sept. 15\, $50 after Sept. 15.\n(Location to be Announced)\n\nLearn the nuts and bolts of designing & installing greywater & rainwater harvesting systems.  See finished and in progress projects. DUE TO THE NATURE OF WORKSHOP\, PARTICIPATION IS LIMITED!  \nInstructors Art Ludwig\, author of “Create an Oasis with Greywater” and Brad Lancaster\, author of “Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond\, Volume 1”\nSee http://water.greenteamarizona.com/ to register and get all the details. URL:https://www.harvestingrainwater.com/event/hands-on-workshop-on-greywater-and-rainwater-harvesting-cottonwood-az/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20071011T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20071011T183000 DTSTAMP:20070920T213728Z CREATED:20070920T213728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20070920T213728Z UID:196-1192127400-1192127400@www.harvestingrainwater.com SUMMARY:Free Presentation on Greywater and Rainwater Harvesting\, Cottonwood\, AZ DESCRIPTION:THURSDAY\, OCTOBER 11\, 6:30PM\nFREE PUBLIC PRESENTATION\nMingus Union High School Auditorium\, 1801 E. Fir Street\, Cottonwood AZ   \nPlease join us to welcome Greywater Harvesting expert Art Ludwig\, and Rainwater Harvesting expert Brad Lancaster. Learn how to REDUCE and RE-USE the amount of water pulled from the ground or the river & how this contributes to the RE-CHARGING of our groundwater supplies - and MORE! \nSee http://water.greenteamarizona.com for all the details. \n  URL:https://www.harvestingrainwater.com/event/free-presentation-on-greywater-and-rainwater-harvesting-cottonwood-az/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20070929T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20070930T020000 DTSTAMP:20070923T215954Z CREATED:20070923T215954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20070923T215954Z UID:199-1191074400-1191117600@www.harvestingrainwater.com SUMMARY:Harvest Festival at Stone Curves\, Tucson\, Arizona DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 29\, 2007 \n2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. \nCome spend the afternoon with us as we celebrate the harvest season!  \n\nCommunity Pool open for swimming 2-5 p.m.\nTours focusing on our water harvesting features (water cisterns\, landscape basins\, and graywater system)\, composting operations\, community garden\, and permaculture design\nCooking demonstrations using solar ovens and native foods\nArt activities for grown-ups and kids\nInteractive music and theater presentations\nEducational demonstrations and displays\nRaffle and/or silent auction to raise money for water harvesting projects\nSing along with Ted Warmbrand 5-6\n\nPotluck dinner at 6 p.m. \n(bring a dish to share\, a picnic blanket and a plate and utensils to use) \nLive Music after dinner by \nKristen Chandler and Thousand Gathered \nThe Stone Curves cohousing community is located at the intersection of Limberlost and Stone.  On-site parking is limited.\nQuestions?  Call Tanya at (520) 829-6896. URL:https://www.harvestingrainwater.com/event/harvest-festival-at-stone-curves-tucson-arizona/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20070921 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20070922 DTSTAMP:20070509T022841Z CREATED:20070509T022841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20070509T022841Z UID:22666-1190408400-1190408400@www.harvestingrainwater.com SUMMARY:10th Anniversary of Water Casa DESCRIPTION:Friday\, September 21\, 2007\nA ‘Whing Ding’ of a Conference\, so mark\nyour calendar and plan to join us for a day of water conser-\nvation how to’s\, why’s and why not’s.\nFor more information see www.watercasa.org. URL:https://www.harvestingrainwater.com/event/10th-anniversary-of-water-casa/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20070821 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20070824 DTSTAMP:20070422T070000Z CREATED:20070422T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20070422T070000Z UID:22654-1187738220-1187911020@www.harvestingrainwater.com SUMMARY:13th International Rainwater Catchment Systems Conference and the 5th International Water Sensitive Urban Design Conference - Sydney\, Australia DESCRIPTION:13th International Rainwater Catchment Systems Conference\nand\n5th International Water Sensitive Urban Design Conference\nAugust 21 – 23\, 2007\nSydney\, Australia\nwww.rainwater2007.com URL:https://www.harvestingrainwater.com/event/rainwater-and-urban-design-2007/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20070815 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20070818 DTSTAMP:20070319T053010Z CREATED:20070319T053010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20070319T053010Z UID:22655-1187207520-1187380320@www.harvestingrainwater.com SUMMARY:ARCSA National Rainwater Harvesting Conference - Hawaii DESCRIPTION:August 15-17\, 2007\nKilauea Military Camp\, Volcanoes National Park\, Hawaii\nwww.arcsa07.com/ URL:https://www.harvestingrainwater.com/event/arcsa-national-rainwater-harvesting-conference-hawaii/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20070709 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20070804 DTSTAMP:20070424T063713Z CREATED:20070424T063713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20070424T063713Z UID:22665-1183939200-1186099200@www.harvestingrainwater.com SUMMARY:Permaculture/Water Design Intensive DESCRIPTION:July 9 – Aug. 3\, 2007\nPrescott and Tucson\, Arizona\n\nJoin author Brad Lancaster and eco-hood designer Andrew Millison in an intensive introduction to permaculture. In this workshop you will learn how to create beautiful landscape that maintain themselves and conserve precious water resources while providing opportunities for food production.\nEarn a permaculture certificate and receive credit from Prescott College.\nThis month long course goes above and beyond other introductory programs giving a comprehensive understanding of the principles\, processes\, and design of water conserving permanent agriculture landscapes. Visit examples of working systems and co-housing developments with permaculture and unique water conserving systems. Work on design projects and discover your potential for self sufficient living in both urban and rural settings. Recommended for landscape architects\, community activists\, and others interested in ensuring a sustainable future.\nTo register and for more information call 928-541-1002. Email info@ecosainstitute.org. Or visit www.ecosainstitute.org. URL:https://www.harvestingrainwater.com/event/permaculturewater-design-intensive/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20070531T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20070531T100000 DTSTAMP:20070530T164214Z CREATED:20070530T164214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20070530T164214Z UID:22667-1180605600-1180605600@www.harvestingrainwater.com SUMMARY:Presentation on Water Harvesting in Tunisia DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 31\, 10:00am\nOffice of Arid Lands Studies\n1955 E 6th Street\nRoom 115\nTucson\, Arizona\nThe Office of Arid Lands Studies Invites You to a Special Talk:\nWater Harvesting Impact Assessment in Dry Areas of Tunisia by Dr. Mohamed Ouessar of the Institut des Regions Arides\, Tunisia URL:https://www.harvestingrainwater.com/event/presentation-on-water-harvesting-in-tunisia/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20070518 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20070519 DTSTAMP:20070319T053010Z CREATED:20070319T053010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20070319T053010Z UID:22656-1179531180-1179531180@www.harvestingrainwater.com SUMMARY:Transforming Mindscape and Landscape: Envisioning and Designing Hot Age Communities DESCRIPTION:May 18-20\, 2007\nJoshua Tree Retreat Center\nContact: Kristian Beadle\nEmail: info@imdoingit.org\nWebsite: www.reverentialecology.org\nFacebook: www.facebook.com see “Joshua Tree Retreat” Group\nTransportation: www.zimride.com\n(Note: early registration discount before April 15th)\nCommunity Solutions for the Future Hot Age\nA Retreat in the Joshua Tree Desert\, May 18th-20th\, will discuss solutions to climate change\nHow will communities in the Western U.S. be affected by global warming?  Can we expect water scarcity\, energy shortages\, and heat waves?  And if so\, how will we deal with these challenges?  Attention has been placed on mitigating the effects of climate change\, but what about adapting our communities to fit the new landscapes we will likely inhabit?\nThis spring of 2007\, at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center\, a group of experts\, students\, and community members will come together to develop this vision.  As our landscape changes\, we will need a change in our mindscape: our mentality and approach to community design.  The retreat is hence named\, “Transforming Mindscape and Landscape: Envisioning and Designing Hot Age Communities”\, and will take place May 18th-20th.  The desert environment is a symbolic setting to consider the issues that communities will face in the future Hot Age – the age of global warming.  The design of community solutions\, however\, will apply not only to the arid landscapes of Southwest U.S.\, but also wet landscapes like the Pacific Northwest and tropical zones such as Hawaii.  Panelists and participants from those three regions will be present at the retreat.  The focus of the discussions will be on all aspects of community design for the Hot Age: water management\, energy efficiency\, permaculture\, and social practices.  Presentations of poetry\, art\, and music will be integrated throughout the event.  The programme will be a mix of discussions\, workshops\, and hands-on activities.\nThe purpose of having an inter-generational retreat is to bring youth and elders together for a meaningful dialogue.  The retreat will span a diverse group\, ranging from Oakland’s high school kids – who will perform an evening of spoken word – to experts from Hawaii and Canada\, bridging the excitement and knowledge of traditional peoples.  A healthy mix of students\, members of organizations\, progressive companies\, and community participants will be present.\nHosted by the Institute for Reverential Ecology\, the popularity of this annual retreat grew over the past three years while based in Zaca Lake Retreat Center\, Santa Barbara County.  The retreat was a source of inspiration for the students of the California Student Sustainability Coalition (CSSC)\, which has worked to implement the values of sustainability throughout the University of California system.  The BIG NEWS is a recent approval of the American University and College President’s Climate Agreement\, which presents an opportunity for California’s continued leadership in climate issues.  The CSSC is now proud to co-host this year’s retreat.    Whereas past retreats inspired concrete steps towards sustainability\, the Joshua Tree retreat will catalyze new directions for the challenges we face with climate change.  To encourage early registration and planning\, a special discount is available for participants who sign up before April 15st.\nLocal\, organic cuisine will be served at the retreat.  Bio-fuel buses and vans will run from major centers to transport participants.  Carpooling will be encouraged through www.zimride.com.  Students with cost considerations should contact their local coordinators for reimbursement and sponsorship opportunities.  See www.reverentialecology.org and www.facebook.com “Joshua Tree Retreat” Groups for more information.  For questions and concerns on any of these topics\, please contact info@imdoingit.org.\nRegister online at www.ReverentialEcology.org\nINVITED RETREAT & WORKSHOP PRESENTERS / GUIDES:\nSarah Crowell\, dancer\, community activist\, Executive Director\, Destiny Arts\nHeather C. Flores\, Certified Permaculture Designer\nRandy Hayes\, Rainforest Action Network & Int’l Forum on Globalization\nScott Horton\, eco-artist\, writer\, and editor of Permaculture Activist\nBrad Lancaster\, permaculture teacher\, author of Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands\nAndy Lipkis\, environmentalist\, President/Founder\, TreePeople\nArt Ludwig\, author and designer of sustainable water systems\nDennis Rivers\, communication skills activist\, creator of www.NewConversations.net\nVandana Shiva\, world-renowned environmental thinker\, activist and scientist\nClayton Thomas-Müller\, campaign organizer for Indigenous Environmental Network\nRandy Udall\, Director\, Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE)\nAdam Wolpert\, Founder of Occidental Arts and Ecology Center\, artist\, eco-activist URL:https://www.harvestingrainwater.com/event/transforming-mindscape-and-landscape-envisioning-and-designing-hot-age-communities/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20070518 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20070528 DTSTAMP:20070329T062848Z CREATED:20070329T062848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20070329T062848Z UID:22661-1179446400-1180224000@www.harvestingrainwater.com SUMMARY:Village Building Convergence 2007\, Portland\, Oregon DESCRIPTION:May 18 – May 27\, 2007\nPortland\, Oregon\nhttp://www.cityrepair.org/wiki.php/projects/vbc\nThe Village Building Convergence is part of The City Repair Project Placemaking Program\, fulfilling City Repair’s mission to educate\, inspire and activate local communities and develop our city and bioregion as a network of interconnected Village Centers. As villagers\, we seek to combine our highest knowledge and understanding of history\, contemporary conditions\, social\, appropriate ecological and technological innovations\, and our respect for future generations.\nNatural building\, permaculture\, place making\, celebration\, and more! URL:https://www.harvestingrainwater.com/event/village-building-convergence-2007-portland-oregon/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20070428T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20070428T200000 DTSTAMP:20070327T230059Z CREATED:20070327T230059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20070327T230059Z UID:22659-1177754400-1177790400@www.harvestingrainwater.com SUMMARY:25th Annual Tucson Solar Potluck and Renewable Energy Exhibition DESCRIPTION:April 28\, 2007\n10am-8pm\nCatalina State Park\, 11570 N. Oracle Road\, Tucson\, AZ\nAdmission to the park is free\nBelieved to be the longest running solar potluck in the world\, this year marks the 25th annual community celebration of the sun. Experience the flavors of solar-cooked food and enjoy solar-powered music\, family activities\, solar appliances and exhibitions (ovens\, fountains\, coolers\, lights\, water heating\, electrical systems) and solar arts. Held in concert with Arizona State Parks 50th Anniversary\, this year’s celebration features solar-cooked food\, live music on the solar- powered stage\, the Solar Petting Zoo\, talks on no-\, low-\, mid- and higher-cost solar energy\, the Biodiesel School Bus Learning Lab\, Solar Energy Timeline and the Tea House of the Rising Sun with the potluck at 5pm. Bring your own oven and join us for cooking (oven set-up by 9:30am\, event opens to the public at 10am) or if you do not cook with us\, visit with us and bring some “solar” food to share: salad\, watermelon\, berries\, etc. Ice is always welcome. Bring your own eating utensils (plate/bowl and fork/spoon) and help make Tucson’s Solar Potluck a waste-free event. Make sure you wear comfy shoes\, a brimmed hat and sunscreen. The festival will be held come sun\, rain or wind!\nTucson’s Annual Solar Potluck and Exhibition is co-sponsored by Catalina State Park\, Arizona State Parks (520.628.5798; www.azstateparks.com) and others. For information about the event go to citizensforsolar.org or call Jerry at 520.749.3538/ jms@solarheatmypool.com. URL:https://www.harvestingrainwater.com/event/25th-annual-tucson-solar-potluck-and-renewable-energy-exhibition/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20070421 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20070422 DTSTAMP:20070327T231747Z CREATED:20070327T231747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20070327T231747Z UID:22660-1177174800-1177174800@www.harvestingrainwater.com SUMMARY:Watershed Management Group's Water-Harvesting Earth Day DESCRIPTION:21 April 2007\nOriginate Natural Building Materials Showroom\n526 N. 9th Ave.\, Tucson\, Arizona\nWMG celebrates Earth Day with a participatory workshop and events.\nTo register call (520) 396-3266 URL:https://www.harvestingrainwater.com/event/watershed-management-groups-water-harvesting-earth-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20070418T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20070418T190000 DTSTAMP:20070411T191228Z CREATED:20070411T191228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20070411T191228Z UID:22663-1176922800-1176922800@www.harvestingrainwater.com SUMMARY:Free Water-Harvesting Presentation by Brad Lancaster\, Flagstaff\, Arizona DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 18\n7pm\nFlagstaff City Hall\, Council Chambers\n211 W. Aspen Ave.\nFlagstaff\, AZ\nphone 928-779-1745\nTurning Drains Into Sponges and Water Scarcity Into Abundance:\nA free public talk by Brad Lancaster\, author of the acclaimed Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands Vol. 1: Guiding Principles for Welcoming Rain into Your Life and Landscape. (www.HarvestingRainwater.com).\nLancaster asserts that water scarcity results when people treat rainwater as a nuisance in the home and municipal landscapes by shunting it off the land through impermeable city streets and into storm sewers. The path to water abundance begins with landscape designs and sustainable systems that encourage rain to infiltrate the soil through the watershed\, nourishing plant life\, people and ecosystems. This inspiring presentation shares eight universal principles of water harvesting along with simple strategies that turn water scarcity into water abundance. They empower citizens to create integrated water-sustainable landscape plans at home and throughout the community. Rainwater harvesting is the process of capturing rain and making the most of it as close as possible to where it falls. Greywater harvesting is the process of directing water from the household sink\, bathtub\, shower and washing machine drains into the soils of the landscape where the water is naturally filtered and reused to generate more on-site resources. The two work hand in hand. He’ll give examples of enhanced local food security\, passive cooling of cities in summer\, reduced costs of living and energy consumption\, erosion & flood control\, revitalization of dead waterways\, minimized water pollution\, groundwater recharge\, community building\, and more.\n NOTE: Carl Ramsey will preceed the water harvesting talk with a presentation at 6pm. Carl is the owner of Architectural and Enviromental Associates and a leader in the community for sustainable building. He will be presenting on his LEED pilot program\, the Bellmont house. In building this house Carl and AEA has utilized several sustainable building and living elements such as solar and wind power\, and rainwater and greywater harvesting systems. URL:https://www.harvestingrainwater.com/event/free-water-harvesting-presentation-by-brad-lancaster-flagstaff-arizona/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20070416 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20070417 DTSTAMP:20070327T212515Z CREATED:20070327T212515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20070327T212515Z UID:22662-1176735600-1176735600@www.harvestingrainwater.com SUMMARY:Dancing in the Rain: Interview with Brad Lancaster on New Dimensions Radio: International Broadcast (all day) DESCRIPTION:New Dimensions Radio will broadcast its interview with Brad Lancaster in April 2007. Check www.newdimensions.org for scheduling info and broadcasters in your community.\nIn Tucson\, Arizona KUAT 89.1 FM will broadcast the interview Sunday\, April 22\, 2007 at 7:30pm.\nHere’s a write-up on the interview: \nProgram #3175\, DANCING IN THE RAIN with BRAD LANCASTER\, hosted by Michael Toms\n\n \n  \nClick here to listen to the program for free between April 16 and April 30.\n \n The annual rainfall in Tucson\, Arizona\, where Brad Lancaster lives\, is about twelve inches. By harvesting the runoff from the roof\, and the roads he radically reduces or eliminates the need for irrigation in the gardens he creates. By returning the water to the same watershed\, he creates a cycle of abundance that sustains not just one family\, but the neighborhood and the entire ecosystem as well. He adds solar power into the mix\, and plants food-bearing native shade trees to cool the home. The result is an oasis in the desert\, with a model that can be applied in any community\, from desert to coastal ranges and from remote rural homesteads to suburbia. Most important\, it’s a model that can help solve an impending water crisis facing communities across the globe. Mr. Lancaster’s enthusiasm for his work is contagious. He exclaims\, “It’s all great\, juicy stuff\, because as you start to harvest the water\, you start to harvest the sun\, you really start to tune in to what’s around you\, to the seasons\, to the rainfall. I just love that\, because it makes me feel a lot more alive\, a lot more connected.” Brad Lancaster is a permaculture designer\, consultant\, and educator\, and co-founder of Desert Harvesters\, which promotes ecological and nutrition awareness for Arizona youth. He has taught at the Ecosa Institute in Prescott\, Arizona; Prescott College; Columbia University; University of Arizona; Audobon Expedition\, and many other institutions. He is the author of Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands\, Volume 1: Guiding Principles to Welcome Rain into Your Life and Landscape (Rainsource Press 2006). (Hosted by Michael Toms and Justine Willis Toms) \nTopics explored in this dialogue: \n·What steps you can take to begin harvesting rainwater now\n·How you can sustain your garden just by taking a cool shower bath in the summer \n·What are the eight principles of sustainable and successful water harvesting\n·How we can restore our failing aquifer systems\n·How to grow food more sustainably\nHere are some additional ways you may hear this program:\n1) For the week of April 16th\, New Dimensions Media will feature this interview heard in over 400 communities on radio station venues around the U.S.\, and many more around the world including Canada and Australia.\n(To see if there is a station near you where you can hear the program go to the New Dimensions website).\nwww.newdimensions.org\nLook on left margin – click Listening Options.\n \n2) It can also be heard on New Dimensions’ website for two weeks of free listening beginning April 16th:\nwww.newdimensions.org\nright at the top of their homepage\, click Airing This Week on New Dimensions! Or you can click here to listen to the program for free between April 16 and April 30.\n3) You may purchase a copy of the interview in the form of an MP3 download from the New Dimensions Media website. Please note this program will remain available as part of the extensive archives of New Dimensions Media and may be ordered from that point on.\nwww.newdimensions.org\nenter 3175 in the search box\n4) Listen to New Dimensions Internet Radio (NDIR). Six hours of original programming including the current “flagship” program and gems of timeless wisdom from the extensive archives heard 24/7.\nwww.newdimensions.org\nclick on Listen to NDIR now! URL:https://www.harvestingrainwater.com/event/dancing-in-the-rain-interview-with-brad-lancaster-on-new-dimensions-radio-international-broadcast-all-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20070414T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20070414T170000 DTSTAMP:20070411T204158Z CREATED:20070411T204158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20070411T204158Z UID:22664-1176552000-1176570000@www.harvestingrainwater.com SUMMARY:Step It Up Solar-Powered Concert and Green Fair as part of Nationwide Call to Action on Global Warming DESCRIPTION:12 to 5 PM on April 14\, 2007\nHimmel Park\, 1000 N. Tucson Blvd\, Tucson\, AZ\nTucson community members concerned about the catastrophic effects of global warming have organized an event called Solar Rock\, as part of the National Day of Climate Action on April 14\, 2007.  Solar Rock will be a 100% solar-powered concert featuring local youth talent and prominent guest speakers on the issue of global climate change and its potential effects on the American Southwest. This event will also include family activities and displays by local schools\, college students\, community organizations and local green businesses.\nThe event’s speakers will be:  US Rep. Raúl Grijalva; AZ Rep. Steve Farley; Dr. Joaquin Ruiz\, Dean of the University of Arizona College of Science;  Chairman Richard Elías of the Pima County Board of Supervisors;  Colleen Crowninshield from the Pima Association of Governments;  and Dr. Melanie Lenart from the University of Arizona’s Institute for the Study of Planet Earth.\nLocal Musicians will be:  The Thesis\, The Watchmen\, Kool Shades\, Arthur Migliazza\, Arizona Youth Chamber Ensemble\, Grandpa Moses\, Jon & Jeff and Mark Holdaway\nJoin thousands across the USA to say: “STEP IT UP CONGRESS. CUT CARBON EMISSIONS BY 80% BY 2050.” For more info see www.StepItUp2007.org URL:https://www.harvestingrainwater.com/event/step-it-up-solar-powered-concert-and-green-fair-as-part-of-nationwide-call-to-action-on-global-warming/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20070411T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20070411T200000 DTSTAMP:20070309T065420Z CREATED:20070309T065420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20070309T065420Z UID:22650-1176314400-1176321600@www.harvestingrainwater.com SUMMARY:Free Rainwater Harvesting Presentation by Brad Lancaster DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 11\, 2006 6 to 8pm Martha Cooper Branch Library 1377 N. Catalina Avenue\, 85712\, 791-3257.\nTurn water scarcity into water abundance by welcoming rain into your life\, landscape\, and soil. This presentation shares techniques and strategies empowering you to create integrated water-sustainable landscape plans at home and in the community.\nRainwater harvesting is the process of capturing rain and making the most of it as close as possible to where it falls. By harvesting rainwater on the land – within the soil and vegetation\, or in cisterns that will later irrigate the land\, we can control erosion\, reduce flooding\, and minimize water pollution. Living in a world with a finite supply of fresh water that is increasingly polluted this practice becomes especially valuable.\nLiving on an eighth of an acre in downtown Tucson\, Arizona\, where rainfall is less than 12 inches annually\, Brad practices what he preaches by harvesting over 100\,000 gallons of rainwater a year. Brad and his brother Rodd have created an oasis in the desert by directing this harvested rainwater not off their property and into storm drains\, but instead incorporates it into living air conditioners of food-bearing shade trees\, abundant gardens\, and a thriving landscape that includes habitat for wildlife.\nBrad Lancaster is a permaculture teacher\, designer\, consultant and co-founder of Desert Harvesters (DesertHarvesters.org). Brad has taught programs for the ECOSA Institute\, Columbia University\, University of Arizona\, Prescott College\, Audubon Expeditions\, and many others. He has helped design integrated water harvesting and permaculture systems for homeowners and gardeners\, including the Tucson Audubon Simpson Farm restoration site\, the Milagro and Stone Curves co-housing projects. URL:https://www.harvestingrainwater.com/event/rainwater-harvesting-presentation-by-brad-lancaster-10/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20070407T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20070407T150000 DTSTAMP:20070322T054820Z CREATED:20070322T054820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20070322T054820Z UID:22657-1175958000-1175958000@www.harvestingrainwater.com SUMMARY:Free Water-Harvesting Presentation by Brad Lancaster\, Oro Valley\, AZ DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 7\, 3pm \nOro Valley Public Library \n1305 W. Naranja Drive\, Oro Valley\, AZ \n229-5300 \nTurn water scarcity into water abundance by welcoming rain into your life\, landscape\, and soil. This presentation shares techniques and strategies empowering you to create integrated water-sustainable landscape plans at home and in the community. Rainwater harvesting is the process of capturing rain and making the most of it as close as possible to where it falls. By harvesting rainwater on the land – within the soil and vegetation\, or in cisterns that will later irrigate the land\, we can control erosion\, reduce flooding\, and minimize water pollution. Living in a world with a finite supply of fresh water that is increasingly polluted this practice becomes especially valuable. \nLiving on an eighth of an acre in downtown Tucson\, Arizona\, where rainfall is less than 12 inches annually\, Brad practices what he preaches by harvesting over 100\,000 gallons of rainwater a year. Brad and his brother Rodd have created an oasis in the desert by directing this harvested rainwater not off their property and into storm drains\, but instead incorporates it into living air conditioners of food-bearing shade trees\, abundant gardens\, and a thriving landscape that includes habitat for wildlife. URL:https://www.harvestingrainwater.com/event/free-water-harvesting-presentation-by-brad-lancaster-oro-valley-az/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20070407T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20070407T120000 DTSTAMP:20070318T011710Z CREATED:20070318T011710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20070318T011710Z UID:147-1175936400-1175947200@www.harvestingrainwater.com SUMMARY:Planning a Sustainable Community Space in an Urban Lot - Water Harvesting DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by PRO Neighborhoods & and the Menlo Park Neighborhood\nJoin Menlo Park neighbors in a series of four workshops that will teach participants how to transform an abandoned historic half-acre property into a multi-use community space by following some basic principles of permaculture. All workshops will take place on site at 17 N. Linda Avenue\, in Barrio Menlo Park\, Tucson\, Arizona.\nFor more information and to register call Anastasia at 891-2503.\nWATER HARVESTING EARTHWORKS\nSaturday\, March 17\, 9 a.m. – noon\nPLANTING A PERENNIAL GARDEN\nSaturday\, April 7\, 9 a.m. – noon\nThe third and fourth workshops will be more hands-on as participants implement the concept design. Under the direction of Brad Lancaster\, author of Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands\, and Ann Phillips\, the group will build infiltration basins\, berm ‘n basins\, and other water harvesting earthworks and plant native and local heirloom vegetation.\nNOTE: Registration for each workshop is limited to 20 participants with priority given to Menlo Park residents. Fee: $30 per class\, payable to Menlo Park Neighborhood Association. Scholarships and work-trade available. URL:https://www.harvestingrainwater.com/event/planning-a-sustainable-community-space-in-an-urban-lot-water-harvesting-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20070402T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20070402T083000 DTSTAMP:20070322T065139Z CREATED:20070322T065139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20070322T065139Z UID:22658-1175499000-1175502600@www.harvestingrainwater.com SUMMARY:Free Greywater Harvesting Workshop for Professionals\, Sierra Vista\, AZ DESCRIPTION:Monday\, April 2\, 7:30am to 8:30am \nUniversity of Arizona South\, 1140 N. Colombo Ave.\, Sierra Vista in the Public Meeting Room \n  \ncoffee and donuts provided \n\nDean Lehman of Lehman  Homes and Precision Plumbing with Luis Garcia of Cochise County Planning and Zoning will show you how to install a residential greywater system and what Cochise County requires. \n  \nFor more information\, call the University of Arizona Water Wise program at 458-8278 x 2139 or email cdaily@ag.arizona.edu \n  URL:https://www.harvestingrainwater.com/event/free-greywater-harvesting-workshop-for-professionals-sierra-vista-az/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20070324T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20070324T160000 DTSTAMP:20070309T192400Z CREATED:20070309T192400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20070309T192400Z UID:22649-1174726800-1174752000@www.harvestingrainwater.com SUMMARY:Greywater-Harvesting Workshop at the EcoHood\, Phoenix\, AZ DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 24\, 2007\n9am to 4pm\nAt the EcoHood\, Phoenix\, Arizona\nInvestment: $49\nContact: Greg Peterson\nPhone: 602-565-7045\nEmail: Greg@urbanfarm.com\nWeb: www.UrbanFarm.com \nIn this workshop taught by Brad Lancaster\, you’ll learn how to create simple\, low-maintenance\, legal\, and effective household greywater harvesting systems that use gravity to direct greywater directly into the landscape (no stinky tanks) where it passively irrigates landscape plantings. This can greatly lower water consumption and water bills\, while enhancing and beautifying your yard. We will discuss how to create greywater systems\, greywater-harvesting guidelines\, materials and suppliers\,\ngreywater-appropriate soaps and detergents\, marrying greywater and\nrainwater-harvesting earthworks\, and how to maximize your greywater-irrigated\nlandscape’s potential with passive solar design\, food production\, and oasis\ndesign. We will also discuss tax rebates for rainwater and greywater-harvesting\nsystems\, and view a slide show of different greywater systems. We will also\ndesign and install three greywater systems at the Pierson St Ecohood in\nNorth Central Phoenix\, giving you hands on experience so that you can install one\nyourself. Don’t miss this chance. Brad will also have copies of his book\navailable to sign plus we will have copies of the Oasis Greywater book\navailable. \nClassroom Portion: The classroom portion of the class will be held at\nFlorence-Crittenton Services\, 715 W Mariposa St\, Phoenix\, AZ (essentially\nCamelback and 7th Ave – a short walk from the Pierson St Ecohood)\, from 9am\nto 12noon. Mariposa St is between Pierson St and Camelback. Parking will be\navailable at Florence Crittenton Services\, and along both Mariposa and\nPierson Streets. In order that we may start the class on time\, please arrive\nbetween 8:30am and 8:50am. Cars parked in the Florence Crittenton Services parking\nlot will have to be moved to street-side parking after the classroom portion is\ncompleted. \nLunch: There are many eating establishments within a short walk or drive.\nLunch will be between 12noon to 1pm. \nInstallation Portion: The installation of the greywater systems will be\nheld at the Pierson St Ecohood\, 912 W Pierson St\, Phoenix\, AZ 85013\, from 1pm to\n4pm. We ask that you arrive at the Pierson St Ecohood a few minutes early so that\nwe may begin our installation portion on time. Your contact person at the\nPierson St Ecohood: Christian Nys\, cell: 602-565-1756. Parking is available up\nand down Pierson St. URL:https://www.harvestingrainwater.com/event/greywater-harvesting-workshop-at-the-urban-farm/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20070322T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20070322T183000 DTSTAMP:20070309T065224Z CREATED:20070309T065224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20070309T065224Z UID:22644-1174588200-1174588200@www.harvestingrainwater.com SUMMARY:Free Rainwater Harvesting Presentation by Brad Lancaster DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 22\, 2007\n6:30pm\nBear Canyon (Kirk) branch of Pima County Public Library\n8959 E. Tanque Verde Rd\n791-5021\nTurn water scarcity into water abundance by welcoming rain into your life\, landscape\, and soil. This presentation shares techniques and strategies empowering you to create integrated water-sustainable landscape plans at home and in the community. Rainwater harvesting is the process of capturing rain and making the most of it as close as possible to where it falls. By harvesting rainwater on the land – within the soil and vegetation\, or in cisterns that will later irrigate the land\, we can control erosion\, reduce flooding\, and minimize water pollution. Living in a world with a finite supply of fresh water that is increasingly polluted this practice becomes especially valuable. Living on an eighth of an acre in downtown Tucson\, Arizona\, where rainfall is less than 12 inches annually\, Brad practices what he preaches by harvesting over 100\,000 gallons of rainwater a year. Brad and his brother Rodd have created an oasis in the desert by directing this harvested rainwater not off their property and into storm drains\, but instead incorporates it into living air conditioners of food-bearing shade trees\, abundant gardens\, and a thriving landscape that includes habitat for wildlife. URL:https://www.harvestingrainwater.com/event/rainwater-harvesting-presentation-by-brad-lancaster-5/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR