A rainwater harvesting workshop sponsored by Foothill Municipal Water District, Glendale Water and Power, Pasadena Water and Power and Burbank Water and Power, will be held on Sat., March 12.  Participants will learn principles, practices and tips for water-harvesting earthworks and rain gardens.  

The workshop will be taught by inspiring speaker Brad Lancaster.  Brad Lancaster harvests rainwater, grey water and storm water to create water abundance instead of water scarcity. His fifteen plus years of experience in permaculture consulting, design and education has focused on integrated and sustainable approaches to landscape design, planning and living.  He also created the website  www.HarvestingRainwater.com.

“Rain gardens conserve water, replenish groundwater supplies and create sustainable oases around homes,” said Nina Jazmadarian, General Manager of FMWD.

The event will be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Salvation Army Pasadena Tabernacle, 960 E. Walnut St., Pasadena, CA 91106.  Registration is required to attend.  Participants can register at  www.PasadenaSavesWater.com.  

“Living in a semi-arid climate, it is important to find a way to capture rainwater and put it to good use.  Rain gardens quickly infiltrate rainfall into the soil where less is lost to evaporation,” said Nancy Long, Water Conservation Manager for Pasadena Water & Power.

Rain barrel examples will be displayed at the event.  Raffle prizes include two rain barrels as well as for four sets of books published by Brad Lancaster:  Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond Volume 1: Guiding Principals to Welcome Rain Into Your Life and Landscape and Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond Volume 2: Water-Harvesting Earthworks.  Product exhibitors will also be present, some offering discounts to consumers.

For questions about the event, please contact Jennifer Hao at jhao@cityofpasadena.net or (626) 744-7926.