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Upcoming Events

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Upcoming DBL Presentations

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Introduction to Permaculture

Guest presenter: Kirby Fry, Southern Exposure

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Growing Food in Your Backyard or Small Farm

Guest presenter: Marjory Wildcraft Glowka, Backyard Food Production

August 31st, 2010 | Category: Events, Monthly Presentations, Permaculture, Site & Landscape, Sustainable Living

Green $elf Presentation: Sustainability 101

Thursday, August 26, 2010, 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm

Westbank Community Library (West Austin) – Free and open to the public

Learn how you can make your home or office a more sustainable place to live or work. Sustainability is about more than the environment. It is also about financial sustainability, social equity, choosing ‘green’ products and putting your money where your beliefs are.

Presented by sustainable business and lifestyle consultant (and DBL Board member!) Michele Hallahan of Eco-Logic. See Austin EcoNetwork for details.

August 23rd, 2010 | Category: Uncategorized

Green by Design

Saturday, August 28, 2010, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm – J.J. Pickle Campus in North Austin

Are you preparing to build, buy or remodel your home and you want to know how to maximize energy and water efficiency,  comfort, and low maintenance? Four times a year Austin Energy Green Building offers its acclaimed one-day workshop for only $35! While August may seem like a long time away, these workshops typically sell out in advance, so register now for Green by Design.

August 4th, 2010 | Category: Uncategorized

Build a Simple Rainwater Catchment System for Your Landscape

A Design~Build~Live Monthly Presentation

Wednesday, August 18, 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Lance Armstrong Foundation, 2201 East 6th Street, Austin, TX (Map)

Learn how to build a simple rainwater harvesting system using recycled 55-gallon drums. Completed barrels can be linked together to create a larger storage system. Economical parts are readily available and techniques are simple. The goal is economical, chemical-free rainwater your plants will enjoy. A barrel will be completed during the workshop and one lucky raffle ticket holder will take it home.

You will also hear updated information on the newly enhanced rainwater harvesting rebate program for customers of the Austin Water Utility.

Presenting will be Dick Peterson, who served as the Coordinator of the Xeriscape and Rainwater Programs with Austin Water Utility then as Environmental Program Coordinator with the renowned Austin Energy Green Building, where he specialized in residential water conservation and landscaping. Now retired, Dick continues to offer workshops and seminars including Rainwater Harvesting Basics, The Pond/Rainwater Connection, Logical Landscape Solutions, Green Building Basics and the popular Build-A-Barrel Workshop. Through his website, www.DickPeterson.com, he promotes various water conserving techniques as well as promotes his rainwater harvesting and landscape consulting practice.

This presentation is free and open to the public. No reservation required. For more information contact Scott through “Contact Us” or 512-689-1149.

August 2nd, 2010 | Category: Events, Monthly Presentations, Rainwater, Site & Landscape, Sustainable Living, Uncategorized
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