Latest Past Events

oakland GW workshop test

Los Angeles EcoVillage 117 Bimini Place, Los Angeles

Come learn about simple, backyard rainwater harvesting systems. We'll cover common types of rainharvesting systems, storage options, system components, how to size a system, and irrigation methods. We'll install a rain barrel system from repurposed food-grade barrels and a "first flush diverter". This system will: provide storage reduce stormwater runoff and sewage overflows recharge aquifers […]

(Free workshop- Thousand Oaks) Introduction to Greywater: Drought-Proof Your Landscape

(Free workshop- Thousand Oaks) Introduction to Greywater: Drought-Proof Your Landscape Date range: November 20, 2014 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm This workshop is hosted by California American Water and City of Thousand Oakland. Save water and time by reusing greywater – the water from your sinks, showers, and washing machines. Instead of sending it to the […]

Greywater Design and Installation Workshop (Richmond)

Date range: October 11, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:30pm Learn how to install the popular "laundry to landscape" (L2L) greywater system in this design workshop. (Note: This workshop is in Richmond, CA.) Laundry to landscape greywater systems are simple, affordable, and easy to maintain. With your own L2L system you can irrigate your landscape each […]