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Greetings!
With a new year comes new opportunities to expand your knowledge of the latest sustainable landscape practices.
Don't miss the Residential Irrigation System Design class taught by experts from Hunter who speak Spanish! February 15, 2012 in the Richmond Store Classroom. Morning and afternoon sessions are available. Includes lunch and a warm sweatshirt!
While it might be winter, there's no excuse to hibernate. Instead, use the weeks ahead to prepare for a new season. Several upcoming training events are highlighted below.
Although the rain was late getting started this season it's not too late for you to add rainwater harvesting system design and installation to your menu of services. We're co-sponsoring a series of ARCSA workshops in Mill Valley that can make your team accredited rainwater professionals.
Embrace new ways to be more effective and efficient in 2012. We're here to help!
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Free Class for Spanish Speakers Residential Irrigation System Design + Outdoor Lighting Skills Includes lunch, sweatshirt, Hunter new product showcase, and advanced troubleshooting techniques, presented in Spanish in our comfortable Richmond store classroom. 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.  | | Call the store to register ! |
A complimentary 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 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 Wednesday February 15, 2012 Morning Session 8-Noon Lunch Noon-1 pm Afternoon Session 1-5 pm Limit 5 people per company Download Flyer |
Don't Miss Lighting for the Landscape &
Other Upcoming Seminars
Expand your professional knowledge at our informative seminars
 Our winter classes keep you up to date on the latest products and best practices.
Five upcoming classes are offered at all three of our locations; San Francisco on Tuesdays, Richmond on Wednesdays, and Mill Valley on Thursdays.
It's easy to register at our website.
Sprinkler Design by Tom Bressan - Survey of different sprinklers and nozzles, including the MP-Rotator, and where they are best used. Site plans, zoning, system capacity, sprinkler layout, pipe sizing, and scheduling will be covered. January 24, January 25, January 26
Waterscape Design - An overview of how to design, plan, construct, and install different kinds of water features with an emphasis on creating pollinator and wildlife habitats. January 31, February 1, February 2
Drip Irrigation by Tom Bressan - A full discussion on the range of drip products and how they can be used to deliver water with maximum efficiency. Layout and zoning of systems will be discussed from the water source to the emitters. February 14, February 15, February 16
Irrigation Troubleshooting - Learn how to identify and solve timer, wire, and valve problems using volt/ohm meters. Mastering these essential skills and tricks of the trade will make future service calls a profitable pleasure! February 28, February 29, March 1
Click here to register for all classes at all locations.
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Upcoming: ARCSA Rainwater Harvesting Workshops Co-sponsored with MMWD
Finally some rain! Rainwater harvesting system design and installation is a great way to expand your menu of services and keep your crew working during the winter.
Workshop Details:
ARCSA's 100-Level Workshop
Introduction to Rainwater Harvesting Saturday, February 18, 2012 Tamalpais Valley Community Center 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
FREE, thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Marin Municipal Water District and The Urban Farmer Store
ARCSA's 100-Level Workshop is a one-day introductory course for anyone interested in general knowledge about rainwater harvesting. This course provides an overview of rainwater harvesting history, methods and applications, including concepts and techniques for uses such as landscape irrigation and wildlife management. Participants will be introduced to the concepts and techniques for harvesting rain passively in rain gardens, green roofs and proper landscape design, as well as the use of more complex active systems using a catchment container. Rain simulation and a simple rainfall harvesting system are used to reinforce concepts. References for further study are provided.
Lunch is provided Registration at: www.arcsa.org
ARCSA's 200-Level Accredited Professional (AP) Workshop Monday and Tuesday, February 20 - 21, 2012
Tamalpais Valley Community Center Monday, 9:30 am - 6 pm; Tuesday, 10 am - 5 pm $375 before Feb 1, $475 thereafter
(an additional $150 + ARCSA membership is required to apply for accreditation)
Sponsored by the Marin Municipal Water District and The Urban Farmer Store ARCSA's 200-Level "Accredited Professional" Workshops are open to the public and any industry professional interested in pursuing greater understanding of rainwater harvesting. The workshop is required for those seeking ARCSA Accredited Professional (AP) designation. This two-day course provides an in-depth review of rainwater harvesting design and installation; outdoor and in-home rainwater use; sanitation for potable uses; rules, regulations, guidelines and restrictions; business management; project planning; site and installation safety; and system construction and maintenance. The course will follow the Texas A&M University "Rainwater Harvesting Planning" manual, which is included in the cost.
This course qualifies for USGBC Continuing Education credits. Lunch is provided. Registration at: www.arcsa.org
ARCSA's 300-Level Design and Construction Workshop
Wednesday and Thursday, February 22 - 23, 2012
Conservation Corps North Bay 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. $375 before Feb 1, $475 thereafter
Sponsored by the Marin Municipal Water District and The Urban Farmer Store ARCSA's Design and Construction Workshops are two-day courses designed to give attendees a chance to put their knowledge into practice in designing and constructing an active rainwater collection system. Participants will develop a design plan, site plan, calculate sizing and material to use, and then following through with the step-by-step construction of one or more complete systems by the end of the 2 days.
Lunch is provided thanks to Bushman USA. Registration at: www.arcsa.org
The Mission of the American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association is to promote sustainable rainwater harvesting practices to help solve potable, nonpotable, stormwater and energy challenges throughout the world. |
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Our Store Locations:
San Francisco:
2833 Vicente Street
San Francisco, CA 94116
Phone: (415) 661-2204
Fax: (415) 661-7826
Marin:
653
East Blithedale
Mill Valley, CA
94941
Phone: (415) 380-3840
Fax: (415) 380-3848
Richmond:
2121 San Joaquin
Street
Richmond, CA
94804
Phone: (510) 524-1604
Fax: (510) 524-9797
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