Living Lab

Make the most of your precious water resources!

During this class, we will build on the information presented in the Rain Tank Irrigation - Gravity-Based Systems course, and you will learn the fundamentals of planning a pump-based distribution system from your rain tank for irrigation. We will cover:

Make the most of your precious water resources!

During this virtual field studies class, you will learn the fundamentals of planning and installing gravity-based irrigation systems compatible with rain tanks and your city water supply. Topics include:

Ensure the highest quality of water in your tank and prolong the life of your rain tank investment!

Join us for this new class to learn how to make your rainwater collection systems last. You'll learn:

Turn waste into resources and build healthy desert soils with this virtual class

This virtual class is for people ready to learn how to plan and install their own greywater Laundry-to-Landscape (L2L) system.

The class includes:

Join the Humanure Revolution - stop pooping in potable water!

This course will empower you to save water and put "waste" to productive use. Learn all about the humanure composting process, associated benefits and use, toilet design options, maintenance, and permitting for planning your own composting toilet. We will explore a variety of composting toilet systems including two site-built design options in use at our Living Lab and Learning Center - a 55-gallon barrel option and a masonry dual-chamber option.

Learning Objectives:

This virtual class is for people ready to learn how to plan and install their own greywater Laundry-to-Landscape (L2L) system.

The class includes:

This free virtual class focuses on the nuances of rain garden care and how to keep your water harvesting landscape happy, healthy, and long-lasting.

While this class is especially helpful for those new to plant care and garden maintenance in the Sonoran Desert, all are encouraged to attend. We will review