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 END:VTIMEZONE 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20070314T232600 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20070314T232600 DTSTAMP:20070309T065246Z CREATED:20070309T065246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20070309T065246Z UID:22643-1173914760-1173914760@www.harvestingrainwater.com SUMMARY:Free Rainwater Harvesting Presentation by Brad Lancaster DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 14\, 2007\n5pm\nWood Memorial (Freeman) branch of the Pima County Public Library\n3455 N. 1st Avenue\n791-4548\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. Brad 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-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20070312T232300 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20070312T232300 DTSTAMP:20070309T065315Z CREATED:20070309T065315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20070309T065315Z UID:22642-1173741780-1173741780@www.harvestingrainwater.com SUMMARY:Free Rainwater Harvesting Presentation by Brad Lancaster DESCRIPTION:Monday\, March 12\, 2007\n6:30pm\nMain (Joel D. Valdez) branch of the Pima County Public Library\n101 N. Stone Avenue\n791-4393\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.\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-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20070307T232000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20070307T232000 DTSTAMP:20070309T065331Z CREATED:20070309T065331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20070309T065331Z UID:22641-1173309600-1173309600@www.harvestingrainwater.com SUMMARY:Rainwater Harvesting Presentation by Brad Lancaster DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 7\, 2007\n6pm\nNanini Branch of the Pima County Public Libary\n7300 N. Shannon Rd\n791-4626 URL:https://www.harvestingrainwater.com/event/rainwater-harvesting-presentation-by-brad-lancaster-2/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR