An introduction to rain harvesting that includes a presentation and hands-on exploration of the Ônuts and bolts' in a basic residential system.

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.