Workshops and Events
This is your source for information about classes, workshops and exhibits that EBMUD is offering directly or in partnership with others. EBMUD believes in helping people learn ways to conserve water, so conservation topics are typically highlighted. Please check back often for the latest information.
9th Annual Water Conservation Showcase
Don't miss the largest water conservation showcase in California, coming this March to San Francisco. Since 2004, the Water Conservation Showcase has featured experts from across the nation and innovative products and services to address one of the largest concerns of Californians: water. The showcase is brought to you by the U.S. Green Building Council (Northern California Chapter), PG&E and EBMUD.
- Explore cutting edge water-conserving technologies and strategies through expert-led presentations and exhibits.
- Lean about the financial incentives and rebates from regional water districts.
- Engage in cross-industry dialogue with government agencies, private and public organizations, and community leaders.
Water conservation topics include policies, rebates, business case studies, treatment innovations, storm-water management, low impact development, water supply history and future, and water reuse solutions.
| Date | Tuesday, March 20, 2012 |
| Location | PG&E Pacific Energy Center 851 Howard Street San Francisco, CA 94103 |
| Time | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Cost | Free |
For more information or to register, please visit the Water Conservation Showcase website.
Ruth Bancroft Garden Lecture Series
This exciting set of speaker events highlights topics including growing vegetables, herbs and cutting flowers; choosing colors for your garden that work together; and creating stunning succulent gardens and succulent container displays using these exceptionally water-wise plants. Learn more about water-wise and sustainable gardening in the Bay Area. General admission: $25; Ruth Bancroft and Garden Conservancy members: $20.
For more information or to register, please visit the Ruth Bancroft Garden website.
Water-Wise, Sustainable Gardening Programs at The Gardens at Heather Farm
The Gardens at Heather Farm in Walnut Creek begins a new series of adult education programs on gardening, with a wide range of topics including garden design, a pruning workshop, mulch and soils and water conserving container plantings.
Additionally, the 2012 Speaker Series features Elizabeth Murray, author, photographer and painter; Amy Stewart, award-winning author of five books on the perils and pleasures of the natural world; and Clare Cooper Marcus, Professor Emeritus in the Departments of Architecture and Landscape Architecture at the University of California, Berkeley.
| Date | January 26, February 23, March 22, 2012 |
| Location | 1540 Marchbanks Drive Walnut Creek, CA 94598 |
| Time | 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM |
| Cost | FULL SERIES for GHF Members: $75 GHF Member Single Tickets: $30 each Non-Member Single Tickets: $35 each |
For more information on Speaker Series dates and to register please visit the Garden at Heather Farms 2012 Speaker Series webpage.
For more information on The Gardens at Heather Farm visit their homepage www.gardenshf.org or to view and register for the adult Winter classes click on the link.
Urban Farmer Store Winter Classes
The Urban Farmer Store offers a variety of winter classes that can help you save water. Topics include rainwater harvesting, sprinkler design, drip irrigation, gray water and more.
For more information on individual classes and workshops or to register, visit the Urban Farmer Store website.
Business Forums
EBMUD is hosting the 2012 Construction Management Training for Small Business course, in partnership with Turner Construction Company, Union Bank and the Builders Exchange of Alameda County.
Art Exhibition
EBMUD hosts a rotating art exhibition in its Administration Building lobby in downtown Oakland. The shows are free and open to the public. Click for visiting hours, the current artist, and a sample of the work on display.