Workshops, News and Upcoming Events
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Rainwater Harvesting Workshop Saturday, February 4
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Shop at Jimbo's Naturally and raise $$ for SD Roots now through March 31
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Volunteer at Wild Willow Farm & Education Center Saturday afternoons
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Next Farm Potluck Gathering: Saturday, March 17, 2012
Make Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop
Saturday, February 4, 1to 4pm
$75 includes your own rain barrel or $25 sliding scale if no barrel
Talmadge area, San Diego
Taught by Brook Sarson of H2ome
Are you ready for the rain? If you've been looking for a cost effective way of saving rainwater, here's a solution. Come and make your own rain barrel to take home!
Each participant will learn how to turn a clean, recycled, food-grade 58-gallon plastic drum and a kit of parts, drill it with holes and assemble your own barrel onsite.
The class will begin with a tour and educational seminar covering various facets of water harvesting from understanding what your rainwater potential is, how to use your rainwater, how to accommodate runoff in your landscape, as well as greywater use and regulations. This part of the class will be open to the general public. After this is over, Brook will offer some details on how to make your barrel and we will get started. She will have literature on hand from water agencies and other educational material for you to take home.
The cost of the class is $75, If you would like to participate in the workshop but do not want to take home your own barrel, the cost is $25, sliding scale. If you would like to purchase an extra barrel and parts, the cost will be $50. Cash or check will be accepted. Don't forget that you can apply for you barrel rebate of $29! Brook will have a couple Bushman 205-gallon barrels for sale onsite if you decide you want something a little bigger. These are pre-manufactured for rainwater harvesting.
This will be a great opportunity to connect with community members and learn more about using our water resources.
RSVP by Monday, January 30 to ensure your spot. Spaces are limited to the first 12 people to sign up. If there is enough demand, I will open up a subsequent workshop the following weekend. If you are interested and have a preference for a different day or have your own group of 10+people, let me know and we'll work something out. You can RSVP to
or call 619.964.4838
Water Harvesting Tour
Saturday, February 4, 1 to 2pm
Come see water harvesting in action! Guided by Water Harvesting Professional and Permaculturist, Brook Sarson, you'll see how a passive water harvesting techniques, combined with a 1525 gallon rainwater storage system, as well as laundry and bath greywater work together to grow a garden of edibles (including 20 fruit trees) using only 1/4 of the water that most San Diegans use each day.
As you tour this urban farm setting, you'll see natural building techniques including a cob chicken coop, decorative benches as well as an earth pizza oven. Brook will be on-hand to talk to you about solutions for your space and how you can make a difference by conserving and protecting our most vital resource.
The tour starts at 1:00, with light refreshments and materials to peruse relating to water in our community. You will learn about simple greywater systems, do-it-yourself options, rainwater-harvesting systems, resources, or you can schedule an appointment with Brook to assess greywater and rainwater opportunities at your site.
Suggested donation of $5 will go toward supporting water activism in San Diego.
RSVP to Brook at or call 619.964.4838 for the address or more information.
Jimbo's... Naturally Supports SD Roots
"It's in the Bag" program raises funds one nickel at a time
When you bring in your own shopping bags, be they cloth, reused paper or plastic bags, you are eligible to participate in Jimbo's "It's in the Bag" program. This program has been set up to help promote the recycling of shopping bags, reward those customers that reuse their bags, and pass the money saved on grocery bags to local charitable organizations. It's a win for everyone!
Now through March 31 you can choose to send that nickel to San Diego Roots.
Jimbo's Store Locations:
4S Ranch
10511 4S Commons Drive, San Diego, 92127
Escondido
1633 S. Centre City Pkwy., Escondido, 92025
Carlsbad
1923 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad 92009
Carmel Valley
12853 El Camino Real, San Diego 92130
Volunteer at Wild Willow Farm
2550 Sunset Avenue, San Diego 92154
click here for a map
The farm is a great place for children. We are settling into a regular schedule of activities at the farm from bed preparation and compost making, to planting, tending, and more. As this happens, and as more vegetables start coming up, the farm will become an even greater places for all ages to adventure and taste. If you wish to bring your children down to volunteer or just to play around in the field while you do, that works fine!
Volunteer with the Farm Field Crew Saturdays from 1-4pm:
Volunteer in the field with WWF interns and farm manager Misha. No experience necessary, we'll show you everything you need to know. You'll have the opportunity to be involved with the large variety of activities we do every day: from planting and propagation, to compost making, bed preparation and much much more.
Recommended Attire: Closed-toe shoes/boots, broad-brimmed hat, pants, long sleeves, sunscreen, gloves, and any tools you have from home. Bring some WATER too!
Weather: It does not usually get too hot on the farm as we have an almost constant breeze from the ocean during the day. The evenings can become cool once the sun goes down. Bring layers. Rain cancels.
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