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Past Events & Workshops
Designing and Installing Rainwater Harvesting Systems Workshop
Trees That Please, Los Lunas
Saturday, May 23, 2026
9am-5pm
Who's ready to learn how to design and install active rainwater harvesting (RWH) systems on their own or clients' homes, business, ranches and farms?
Workshop co-hosted by Jeremiah Kidd of #SanIsidroPermaculture and Susan Cersosimo of #VitalSoilLandscapes for professionals who want to offer a valuable and profitable service as part of their existing business or start a new RWH business and land owners who want to design and install their own systems.
YOU WILL LEARN:
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Rainwater harvesting principles
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Assessment of collection surfaces
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Methods of rainwater harvest sizing, calculations, and design
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Passive and active rainwater techniques
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Active rainwater catchment components
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Gravity vs. pumping systems
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Filtration techniques
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Hands-on design
Nurturing Your Land: A Permaculture Journey Through Design, Soil, Water, Earthworks and Plants
Trees that Please, Los Lunas
Sunday, April 26, 2026
9am-5pm
I will be co-teaching another high value seminar/field workshop at Trees That Please in Los Lunas. Join us for a full day of learning about soil, water, earthworks, plants, and practical regenerative techniques for New Mexico landscapes. Whether you’re a gardener, homesteader, land steward, or just curious to learn—this day is for you. Stay tuned for more details!
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Expert speakers
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Practical hands on learning
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Catered lunch included
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Raffle + exclusive nursery perks
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Price: $100/adult; $75 18 and under
Soil Hydration Workshop
El Zócalo Plaza, Bernalillo
Saturday, April 18, 2026
10am-2pm
Co-teaching a free classroom/hands on workshop hosted by the Coronado SWCD building in Bernalillo on April 18th exploring the importance and role of soil hydration in regenerative farming.
This workshop will give attendees a powerful overview of how soil is built with plants, water and microbiology, how rainwater can be passively harvested to support the food soil network and why it matters on both an agricultural and horticultural scale emphasizing examples in dryland climates.
Rainwater Harvesting Workshop
El Zócalo Plaza, Bernalillo
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Co-teaching a free classroom/hands-on workshop hosted by the Coronado Soil and Water Conservation District focused on active and passive rainwater harvesting.
Topics include:
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Rainwater Harvesting and Permaculture
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Passive vs. Active Harvesting Review
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Key Benefits
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Key Considerations, Techniques & Features
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Designing Your System
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Implementation Steps
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Maintenance & Sustainability
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