Join us for an informative workshop exploring Florida's unique water resources, the importance of protecting our aquifers, and how harvesting rainwater can help conserve our drinking water supply while reducing stormwater runoff and pollution. You'll discover how a rain barrel captures rainwater that would otherwise flow into storm drains, allowing you to reuse it to water plants, gardens, and landscapes.
Attendees who complete this educational presentation will qualify to receive a $50 rebate toward the purchase of a rain barrel for installation at their home.
Limit: Two rebates per household.
This workshop will cover:
· Florida's beautiful water landscape and aquifers supplying our drinking water.
· Why these precious water resources need protection as Florida's population continues to grow.
· The 9 Principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ and how harvesting rainwater supports water conservation while reducing stormwater pollution.
· The components of a rain barrel and how to install one at home.
· Tips for using harvested rainwater safely and effectively in your landscape.
· Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department's water conservation programs, including available water-saving incentives and resources.
Whether you're a new or experienced gardener, interested in sustainable living, or simply looking for ways to conserve water and lower your outdoor water use, this workshop provides practical, research-based information you can put into action in your home landscape.
Instructor Biography
Solina Rulfs is an Urban Horticulture Program Specialist with UF/IFAS Extension in Miami-Dade County. For the past 10 years, she has supported UF/IFAS Extension programs in Miami-Dade County, providing education for youth and adults on nutrition, physical activity, and edible gardening.
Rulfs earned her Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science from Cornell University after completing a semester at Kroka Expeditions Wilderness Adventure School. She is an ongoing student of herbalism and is passionate about creating fun, experiential learning opportunities to nurture healthy and loving relationships between people and the earth.
Free to attend.