WaterWise Workshops For June

Story by Leslie Huffman | May 29, 2010 | Tags: Environment, gardening, Water

Story and photo by Leslie Huffman

Cary, NC – This week’s rain was a pleasant break from the dry heat we had been getting.  Higher temperatures and drier air seem to have come a little early this Spring.  Has drought in recent years ever made you want to have a more sustainable landscape plan?  Does you home need a water efficiency makeover?

The Town of Cary has the answer for you.

“The Town’s water conservation program is designed to educate the community about the environmental and economic benefits of practicing water efficiency,” said Marie Cefalo, water conservation coordinator.

Good Water Habits Workshops are scheduled throughout the summer to help citizens learn how to pump up their water savings. Events are free and open to the public.  Check out these programs.

A Water Sensible Home - June 5 at 1 p.m., Home Depot, 2031 Walnut Street & 2 p.m. at Lowe’s, 2000 Walnut Street

Give your home a water efficient makeover!  Find out which appliances and fixtures use the least amount of water to help you save the most.  Presenters will also provide information on local, state and federal rebates.

Rainwater Harvesting: Irrigating the Natural Way – June 8 at 6:30 p.m., Bond Park Community Center

From rain barrels to underground cisterns, explore the options, techniques and benefits of rainwater harvesting with Mike Ruck from Rain Water Solutions.

Good Circulation: Tankless, Recirculating, and Solar Water Heaters -June 17 at 6:30 p.m., Bond Park Community Center

Saving water and energy go hand in hand. Join Wayne Hughart, Certified Green Plumber with WACO Plumbing, to learn about water and energy efficient solutions that can green the plumbing in your home. Information on available rebates will also be provided.

Composting: Good Soil Nutrition – June 24 at 6 p.m., Cary Senior Center in Bond Park

Learn how to transform your food scraps and yard waste into a nutritious fertilizer! During this indoor/outdoor workshop, we’ll explore how worms can recycle our food scraps and also visit the garden to see how a compost pile is created. We will provide you with the knowledge to compost and free materials for a starter worm bin. Class size limited to 25 participants.

For more information or to register for these WaterWise Workshops visit Water Conservation at www.townofcary.org or call (919) 469-4090.