Free Class for Spanish Speakers, February 15, 2012

Residential Irrigation System Design + Outdoor Lighting Skills

We're proud to welcome Spanish-speaking experts from Hunter who will be in our Richmond classroom on Wednesday, February 15 teaching technical seminars on residential irrigation system and LED landscape lighting design. Spanish-speaking professionals are cordially invited to attend either the morning session from 8-noon or the afternoon session from 1-5. Class Call the store to register or REGISTER NOW for the morning or afternoon session A complimentary hot lunch will be served between noon and 1 pm. Both subjects will be covered in the morning and afternoon sessions, so it is necessary to attend only one session.

The seminar is free, the catered hot lunch is free and class materials are free! San Francisco and Mill Valley customers driving to Richmond will receive $10 in cash to help cover the cost of the commute. We encourage carpooling and ride sharing, and remind those who choose to attend the morning session that traffic on I-80 and 580 can be slow. The Urban Farmer Store and Hunter have hosted this seminar twice before and it's always filled up fast! Seating is limited so reservations are required. Reserve seats now by calling the store:

José in San Francisco 415-661-2204
Sven in Mill Valley 415-380-3840
Wilber in Richmond 510-524-1604
Hablamos español REGISTER NOW


Wednesday February 15, 2012
Morning Session 8-Noon
Lunch Noon-1 pm
Afternoon Session 1-5 pm
Limit 5 people per company
Includes lunch, sweatshirt, Hunter new product showcase, and advanced troubleshooting techniques, presented in Spanish in our comfortable Richmond store classroom.

WINTER PRO CLASSES


New products and strategies make new opportunities!

Winter Pro Classes


Richmond Tuesdays
10:00 AM Call 510-524-1604
REGISTER NOW		 San Francisco Wednesdays
7:00 PM Call 415-661-2204
REGISTER NOW		 Mill Valley Thursdays
7:00 PM Call 415-380-3840
REGISTER NOW
3 Sprinkler Design by Tom Bressan - Survey of different sprinklers and nozzles and where they are best used. Site plans, system capacity, sprinkler layout, pipe sizing, and zoning will be included.
January 24, 2012
In the Richmond Store Classroom 		January 25, 2012
At the San Francisco Store 		January 26, 2012
At the Mill Valley Store
4 Waterscape Design - An overview of how to design, plan, construct, and install different kinds of water features, including seasonal habitats for wildlife and pollinators.
January 31, 2012
In the Richmond Store Classroom 		February 1, 2012
At the San Francisco Store 		February 2, 2012
At the Mill Valley Store
5 Drip Irrigation by Tom Bressan - A full discussion on the range of drip products and how they can be used in different areas of the landscape. Layout of systems will be demonstrated from the water source to the emitters.
February 28, 2012
In the Richmond Store Classroom 		February 29, 2012
At the San Francisco Store 		March 1, 2012
At the Mill Valley Store
6 Irrigation Troubleshooting - Learn how to identify and solve timer, wire, and valve problems using volt/ohm meters. Water pressure and coverage issues will be discussed. Learn how valves work.
March 6, 2012
In The Richmond Store Classroom 		March 7, 2012
At the San Francisco Store 		March 8, 2012
At the Mill Valley Store

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The Urban Farmer Store and SFPUC

Laundry-to-Landscape Graywater Pilot Program Workshop

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Be part of this pioneering study!

The Urban Farmer Store is helping the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) conduct a pilot study of laundry-to-landscape graywater systems in San Francisco. We are looking for residents of a single-family home or a two-unit residential building to join our small pilot program. Approved participants will receive a discounted kit, a free workshop and a comprehensive guidance manual. All you need is a clothes washer, a flat or down-sloping garden and a commitment to saving water!

Participation in the SFPUC program includes:

A free workshop and a copy of the San Francisco Graywater Design Manual for Outdoor Irrigation, a step-by-step manual for do-it-yourselfers. No two graywater installations will be exactly alike as each system will vary depending on the sites soil type, washing machine type, and number of laundry loads. Gather as much information about your site before attending a workshop.

After you have submitted your application, please register for our next workshop on February 25, 2012 at Noon

Do-It-Yourself Graywater Workshop-Learn how to install your own graywater system!
Day 1: At the Urban Farmer Store- Participants will learn the do's and don't's of graywater reuse, and how to design and install a laundry-to-landscape greywater system.

Day 2: At your home! Participants will install their own systems and experienced professionals will be available for consulting and advice, including a site visit to each home.

A $95 subsidy toward the purchase of a $100 L2L kit for participants who meet all program requirements. The kit includes basic components to divert washing machine discharge water for irrigation use. Additional pipe, tubing and landscape mulch basins will be required.
For more information about the L2L kit and our new pilot program, contact:

The Urban Farmer Store at (415) 661-2204 or visit the SFPUC website for more information, including a free pdf download of the manual

Download Application Form-Please fill it out, attach the completed form with the two required photos, and e-mail it to info@urbanfarmerstore.com





MMWD Sustainable Landscape Winter Workshop Series REGISTER NOW FOR MILL VALLEY WORKSHOPS

Marin Municipal Water District's

Sustainable Landscape Workshops

For Homeowners & Professionals

Co-sponsored by The Urban Farmer Store

Saturdays at the Mill Valley Community Center

180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley *

 

Space is limited. Reserve your seat today!

Contact MMWD at (415) 945-1521

 

•  January 14 – Laundry to Landscape- (10 am-Noon, Free)

In this hands-on workshop you learn how to use water from your clothes washer for landscape irrigation. These simple graywater systems can be installed in your home without a building permit.

 

•  February 18 – Rainwater Harvesting Level 100 (9-4 pm, $10 for MMWD customers, $25 for non-customers)

Taught by staff from the American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association, this course normally costs $75, and lunch is included! Concepts and techniques are introduced on harvesting rain for non-potable uses such as landscape irrigation and wildlife management. Demonstrations reinforce the concepts learned through rainfall simulations and the use of a simple rainfall harvesting system. Appropriate for do-it-yourself homeowners and professionals. *Important Note: This course will be held at the Tam Valley Community Center, 203 Marin Ave. Mill Valley. **

 

•  March 10–From the Ground Up-Understanding Your Soil (10 am-Noon, Free)

Healthy soil is the foundation of a healthy garden. Understanding your soil will help you grow a blossoming and productive garden. Backyard composting, sheet mulching, and other soil building techniques will be covered in this workshop.

 

•  April 14–Irrigation Essentials (10 am-Noon, Free)

Everything you ever needed to know about irrigation systems. Take a look under the hood of an irrigation timer and learn how to tune up and turn on your sprinklers so you get the most from every drop. This fun workshop combines classroom and outdoor activities that teach you how to properly water your garden.

 

** Professional Level ARCSA certification courses will be held at this same location in Tam Valley on Feb. 20 & 21. For registration details, contact Teri Thompson Randall by email at Education@ARCSA.org, or call 505.577.8899.

.REGISTER NOW FOR MILL VALLEY WORKSHOPS