Water Harvesting Workshops Nov 11 & 13  in Gold Hill – FREE!

Please register in advance at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/water-harvesting-workshops-nov-11-13-in-gold-hill-tickets-208297462317

Workshop #1 — RAINWATER HARVESTING USING CHICKEN COOP ROOF. Join us from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Thursday November 11th in Gold Hill to learn about permaculture design, rainwater harvesting, and backyard chickens. Get hands on experience installing a rain catchment system and learn how to integrate various garden elements for a more resilient and functional design. Meet at the Gold Hill Store, 531 Main Street, Gold Hill at 9:50 a.m. to walk to location.

Workshop #2 — RAIN BARREL INSTALLATION AND INFILTRATION BASIN Join us from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday November 13th in Gold Hill to learn about permaculture design, and how to prioritize the placing of various landscape elements such as patios, walkways, rain barrels, and overflow rain gardens. Get hands on experience installing a rain catchment system and considerations around rain gardens and infiltration basins. Meet at the Gold Hill Store, 531 Main Street, Gold Hill at 9:50 a.m. to walk to location.

Workshop #3 — RAIN BARREL INSTALLATION AND STORM WATER MANAGEMENT Join us from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday November 13th in Gold Hill to learn about optimizing water resources on a residential lot. Learn about permaculture design with special focus on storm water management. Get hands on experience installing a rain catchment system. Meet at the Gold Hill Store, 531 Main Street, Gold Hill at 12:50 p.m. to walk to location.

Please dress for the weather and that can mean sun, rain, snow, hot, cold or windy! You are encouraged to bring plenty of water and your own snacks. If you wish to join in with the work please know that you do so at your own risk. All our welcome, but please leave pets at home.

FREE OF CHARGE! Sponsored by a grant from the Community Foundation and supported by the Gold Hill Town Meeting and Padden Permaculture.