Brad Lancaster will be speaking in Patagonia in recognition of Patagonia Trails Day, Earth Day, and Water Awareness Month!
Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010
Time: 3 – 4:30 pm
Location: Patagonia Union High School, 200 Naugle Avenue, Patagonia, Arizona
Cost: Free and open to the public
For more information: Rob & Jeanne Horsmann at bugle2@earthlink.net or (520) 455-5137

Brought to you by:
Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative,
WaterWise Program,
Fort Huachuca 50, and
Practical Energy for Rural Communities, a TogetherGreen grant team of the Sonoita Crossroads Community Forum, the Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch of the National Audubon Society, and the Cienega Watershed Partnership.

Talk Description:

Planting the Rain: Principles, Practices, and Tips for Water-Harvesting Earthworks and Raingardens, or How to Use Your Land as a Water Storage Container
Plant the rain before you plant your trees to boost production, reduce flooding, conserve water, and create sustainable oases around your homes and community infrastructure. Raingardens and other small-scale earthworks quickly infiltrate rainfall into the soil where less is lost to evaporation, while reducing erosion. Living ‘pumps’ of vegetation then enable us the access that water. Come learn simple principles and tips to leverage greater success as you implement these simple and effective passive systems. This presentation builds on Brad’s basic water-harvesting talk, while offering more specifics and case studies. Working examples and case studies will be highlighted.