Pasadena residents and others will learn how to harvest rainwater during a free workshop Saturday, March 12, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Salvation Army Pasadena Tabernacle, 960 E. Walnut St.
Rain gardens conserve water, replenish groundwater supplies and create sustainable oases around homes. Workshop participants will learn principles, practices and tips for water-harvesting rain gardens and earthworks.
“Living in a semi-arid climate, it is important to find a way to capture rainwater and put it to good use,” said Nancy Long, water conservation manager at Pasadena Water and Power. “Rain gardens quickly infiltrate rainfall into the soil where less is lost to evaporation.”
The workshop will be taught by rain gardens expert Brad Lancaster, who has more than 15 years of experience in permaculture education and design.
Examples of rain barrels will be displayed at the event. Free raffle prizes will include two rain barrels and for four sets of books written by Lancaster. Product exhibitors will be at the workshop, many offering discounts to consumers.
Registration is required to attend. Participants can register at www.cityofpasadena.net/savewater or (626) 744-7926.
Sponsors of the event are Pasadena Water and Power, Foothill Municipal Water District, Glendale Water and Power and Burbank Water and Power.
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