permaculture

[Wesley Roe and Santa Barbara Permaculture Network <lakinroe@silcom.com>]

 www.regenerativedesign.org/courses-events/planting-water
Planting Water: July 29-30-31

Planting Water


Planting Water: Hydrological literacy for 
rainwater harvesting, water reuse, conservation, 
filtration and purification.

Offered: July 29-30-31
Location: Commonweal Garden, Bolinas

This is a unique opportunity to dive deeply into 
the skills, theory and hands-on practicum of 
rainwater harvesting, water reuse, public policy 
and cutting edge information as it pertains to 
clean water access for wildlife, community, 
domestic and landscape use.


Instructors: 
<http://www.regenerativedesign.org/brad-lancaster>Brad 
Lancaster • 
<http://www.regenerativedesign.org/brockbio>Brock 
Dolman • 
<http://www.regenerativedesign.org/pennybio>Penny 
Livingston-Stark • 
<http://www.regenerativedesign.org/david-ortiz>David 
Ortiz

The instructor team offers a diverse set of 
skills, vision and experience designed to round 
out a full curriculum of hydro-logical literacy. 
This 3-day training will include a combination of 
presentations, panels, slide shows, tours and 
hands-on activities.

Topics will include:

• A panel discussion on the big picture–community 
and global water policies, codes, watershed 
funding, coalitions and more…

• Rainwater harvesting from roof water, as well 
as, keyline patterning and broad acre rainwater 
harvesting and filtration.

• Earthworks: Pond building catch basins and rain 
gardens. We will build a rain water run-off catch 
basin and plant with a host of multi-functional 
plants for this climate.

• Integrating multi-functional planting systems for dryland climates.

• Water conservation techniques.

• Grey water and onsite water purification and re-use in the landscape.

• Fog harvesting: We will set up a fog harvesting 
system for watering a cliff side landscape.

Commonweal Garden offers many innovative and 
cutting edge water harvesting and conservation 
examples employed on the farm.

Course Fees

$475 Course fee
$425 Early bird discount fee, if registered and paid in full by June 16.

Includes campsite and delicious organic meals

There are a few work-trade positions available for discounted tuition.
Please contact the office for details: 415·868 
9681 or info@regenerativedesign.org

Registration

<https://www.z2systems.com/np/clients/regenerativedesign/eventRegistration.jsp?event=2390>Please 
click here to register!

Refund Policy
Cancellations up to 2 weeks before the course 
begins will be refunded, excluding a $150 
processing fee. No refunds are given after that 
date.

For questions or additional information, contact:
415·868 9681 or info@regenerativedesign.org
Regenerative Design Institute
P.O. Box 923
Bolinas, CA 94924

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Water in the Sustainable Landscape: August 20-21

Michael Ogden – co-author of Constructed Wetlands 
in the Sustainable Landscape – draws on his 
wealth of experience to address the larger issues 
of the water cycle, the impact of global warming, 
and water availability. Visit the link below for 
more information and registration.

<http://www.regenerativedesign.org/courses-events/water-sustainable-landscape-michael-ogden>www.regenerativedesign.org/courses-events/water-sustainable-landscape-michael-ogden

Water in the Sustainable Landscape with Michael Ogden

Start: Aug 13 2011
Timezone: US/Alaska

 Offered: August 20–21
Location: Commonweal Garden
Instructor: <http://www.regenerativedesign.org/michael-ogden-0>Michael Ogden

ASLA credit available

This course goes beyond the simple requirements 
for various types of landscapes and plant 
communities and addresses the larger issues of 
the water cycle, the impact of global warming, 
and water availability.  It also addresses the 
very important role landscape architects are 
playing in the master planning process.

The course is intended for landscape 
professionals and is designed to assist in the 
understanding of the role that water plays in the 
landscape and in the master planning process. 
Attendees will receive credit for ASLA continuing 
education.

Course Outline

1. An introduction to the Hydrological Cycle. Let’s start with the basics.

2. Water & Energy – This section will address the 
nexus between water and energy. This will be a 
general introduction. The intent will be to bring 
an understanding of the energy costs associated 
with moving water, and the contribution to 
atmospheric CO2.

3. The Water Balance – This is a basic planning 
tool and addresses sources and uses of water. 
Notice that the title implies that sources and 
uses are in balance. This section will require 
some simple calculations as practice on 
spreadsheets. Each attendee will be provided with 
a spreadsheet that can run on either a Mac or PC. 
The exercise will illustrate the iterative 
process that is required to bring sources and 
uses of water into balance.

4. Potable Water – The section will challenge the 
basic assumption that the necessary supply of 
water will always be there for your project. This 
section will deal with the processes behind water 
allocation, solutions to shortages, and likely 
scenarios for future water availability.

5. Stormwater – A very challenging and 
interesting section that will discuss run-off 
coefficients, design storms, the rational method 
for calculating run-off, rainwater harvest and 
cistern sizing, urban pollution, stormwater 
treatment, CSO’s, rain gardens (how big should 
they be), and some basic statistical concepts for 
storms

6. Wastewater – On site treatment and reuse. This 
will be based on the new SITES Handbook (ASLA 
sponsored design guidance handbook) and Chapter 5 
which has been authored by the instructor.

7. Summary – The role of the landscape architect 
in managing water in a sustainable landscape. 
This section will tie together all of the 
previous sections and their impact on the 
landscape and the planning process.

Course Fees

$380 Course fee

$350 Early bird discount fee, if registered and paid in full by July 8

Course fee includes a delicious organic lunch on Saturday and Sunday.

Registration

Refund Policy
Cancellations up to 2 weeks before the course 
begins will be refunded, excluding a $100 
processing fee.
No refunds are given after that date.

For questions or additional information, contact:
415-868-9681 or info@regenerativedesign.org

Course Schedule

Registration: Saturday, August 20, 8–8:45am

Course: Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21, 9am to 5pm.

- Course fee includes a delicious organic lunch on Saturday and Sunday.
- Coffee and tea will be provided throughout the day.
- Participants are welcome to camp on-site Saturday night.