Sustainable Stormwater Classes for Homeowners & Others

Are you interested in the benefits that stormwater management can bring to your community? Do you want to learn how you can implement practices in your everyday life that will improve water quality? The City of Newberg & Green Girl Land Development Solutions have partnered to bring you this series of classes to choose from.
March 30 Sustainable Stormwater

Apr 13 Rain Gardens

Apr 27 Rain Gardens for Challenging Sites

May 11 Landscaping to Conserve Energy

All classes:

Cost: $10/class

Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Location: Newberg Public Safety Building at 401 E. Third Street in Newberg, OR

For more info: www.greengirlpdx.com/Events.htm or see class descriptions below

To register: Contact Sonja Johnson at the City of Newberg at (503) 537-1282 or sonja.johnson@newbergoregon.gov



CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Are you interested in learning more about stormwater? Do you want to install a rain garden? Unsure if you have the appropriate soil or yard size for low impact development? The City of Newberg is sponsoring classes by Green Girl Land Development Solutions to help you answer these questions and more. While the classes are designed as a series, you may participate in as few or as many as you wish for $10 per class. They will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Public Safety Building at 401 E. Third Street every other Wednesday night starting on March 30, 2011.



March 30 Sustainable Stormwater

Join the City of Newberg and Green Girl Land Development Solutions to find out why we have more stormwater in our streets. Learn how air, water, and soil are affected by landscaping and answer the question, “What is sustainable stormwater?” Each participant will receive the guide, Water Efficient Plants for the Willamette Valley.



April 13 Rain Gardens

Learn how to choose the right landscaping option, such as rain gardens or stormwater planters, to fit your site. We’ll answer questions such as, “Where should it go?”, “Where should it not go?”, “How big should it be”, and “How do I get stormwater to it?” Each participant will receive the Oregon Rain Garden Guide. This class provides a strong foundation for the following class on April 27.



April 27 Rain Gardens for Challenging Sites

Many of our yards have clay soil, high groundwater, or slopes that make it more challenging to have sustainable landscaping. In this class, we’ll discuss how to adapt designs for normal conditions for the unique conditions in your yard. Participants should be familiar with rain garden design and their normal landscape requirements.



May 11 Landscaping to Conserve Energy

Use micro-climate strategies to conserve energy inside your home. Learn how to incorporate shade, wind blocks, and cool pavements or roofs into your sustainable stormwater design. Save money while adding beauty to your yard.