Water Capture and Conservation in the Home Landscape

Water Capture and Conservation in the Home Landscape:

A  Holistic Approach
Free lecture with Meg West
Thursday, October 9, 7:00 p.m.
Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive

Join landscape architect Meg West to learn how to make rainwater harvesting and water conservation an integral part of your garden. Her illustrated talk will examine the ways in which a man-made landscape can become more compatible with natural cycles, including the use of techniques such as rainwater capture, infiltration basins, and bioswales. She will also discuss the carbon and nitrogen cycles, and share ways to maximize their role in a holistic approach to the garden.
Meg West owns and operates Meg West Design, specializing in designing and advocating for sustainable landscapes. She achieved her LEED certification and Landscape Architecture license while working at Arcadia Studio in Santa Barbara.
Among the projects she has worked on are Patagonia’s Holistic Campus Plan, Goleta Water District’s Edible Garden, and UCSB’s Ocean Sciences Center. Meg also teaches three courses in UCSB Extension’s Green Building Program.