Retain the Rain: Rain Gardens and Swales

Did you know you can conserve rainwater without using tanks? This method, known as passive rainwater harvesting, helps water naturally seep into the ground and recharge local aquifers. By incorporating rain gardens and swales, you can not only enhance water retention on your property but also add a beautiful, functional landscape feature to [...]

Retain the Rain: Rain Gardens and Swales2025-05-29T12:10:25-07:00

Retain the Rain: Rain Gardens and Swales

Did you know you can harvest rain without capturing the rain in tanks? It's called passive rainwater harvesting; the method of helping to sink rainwater down into the earth and recharge groundwater. A way of partaking in passive rainwater harvesting is through rain gardens and swales. Rain gardens and swales not only [...]

Retain the Rain: Rain Gardens and Swales2025-05-29T12:10:49-07:00

Retain the Rain: Rain Gardens 101 – Petaluma Hybrid Program

On November 2nd, Daily Acts hosted a hybrid program (remote and in-person) to teach about the benefits of rain gardens and how they are a not only beautiful landscape designs, but they also aid in water conservation by mitigating runoff. Connor DeVane led this presentation, sharing information and resources that are useful [...]

Retain the Rain: Rain Gardens 101 – Petaluma Hybrid Program2025-05-29T12:15:33-07:00

Sky to Soil: Growing with Rainwater

On May 3rd, 2022, Daily Acts partnered with the City of Petaluma and Chris Clarke of Permaculture Artisans to host a free webinar focused on the various methods of harvesting rainwater. The program described the importance of harvesting rainwater; types of rainwater harvesting systems both passive and active, above ground and in-ground; pros [...]

Sky to Soil: Growing with Rainwater2025-05-29T12:21:37-07:00
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