Saturday, August 28, 2010

Introduction to Rainwater Catchment: A Hands-On Workshop and Installation! Saturday, September 11th

WORKSHOP: Introduction to Rainwater Catchment: A Hands-On Workshop and Installation!
DESCRIPTION: This class will cover the basics of rainwater catchment. Workshop participants will learn about how much rain potential there is, storage options, best practices, parts needed, and codes and regulations. Then we will work together to install a two 55-gallon barrel rainwater catchment system as part of the new rooftop garden project located on top of Glide's Cecil Williams Community House. The workshop will be facilitated by Laura Allen of Greywater Action- an organization educating about sustainable water practices. Hope you can join us!
DATE: Saturday, September 11, 2010
TIME: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
COST: $15 donation (no one turned away for lack of funds)
LOCATION: Cecil Williams Community House, 333 Taylor St. San Francisco, CA 94110
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Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Beekeeping in the City: Introduction to Honey Extraction! Sunday, September 12th


Beekeeping in the City - Introduction to Honey Extraction!
DESCRIPTION: This class will cover the basics of honey extraction, and teach you how to use a simple hand-crank honey extractor. Each participant will take home one of Glide’s first jars of Honey! Don't wear your best clothes. It may get sticky!

DATE: Sunday, September 12, 2010
TIME: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
COST: $20 donation (no one turned away for lack of funds)
LOCATION: Glide Foundation, 330 Ellis St. San Francisco, CA 94110
RSVP: RSVP required. Please RSVP to grazetheroof@gmail.com

Proceeds will help cover the cost of purchasing extraction and bottling supplies!

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