The purpose of this activity is to prepare for the overwhelming amount of rainfall expected at the permaculture demonstration site at the UCI arboretum. In this coming winter, we are expecting approximately 35 inches of rain. In a typical, non-drought year we receive 5-7 inches. The extra rain will cause flooding and erosion, uprooting many [...]
Schedule is as Follows:- Arboretum Walking Tour 9am-10am: Stroll around the Arboretum and discover the beauty of plants from the California Floristic Province in addition to an extensive collection of South African species, particularly Aloes and South African bulb species. - Gardening in Small Spaces 10:15am-11:15am: Join the Master Gardeners as they address the pleasures [...]
This workshop will feature a tour of an Aquaponics system and will explore how to find wild edible native plants.*Facilitators can accept cash or a check made out to UC Regents.