Dig In! Join Our Free Hands-On Greywater System Implementation & Planting Workshop

Are you ready to learn how to create a thriving, water-wise garden right at home? DesignBuildUTAH is excited to announce our upcoming “Living Systems: Greywater Reuse and Regenerative Design” workshop, designed to equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to transform your landscape using sustainable greywater reuse.

Workshop Format:

This workshop is designed to be highly practical and engaging. We’ll start with an informative presentation on greywater basics and system design principles. Following this, you’ll dive into hands-on activities where you’ll observe a functioning greywater system and participate in its implementation.

Event Details:

This workshop is designed to be highly practical and engaging. We’ll start with an informative presentation on greywater basics and system design principles. Following this, you’ll dive into hands-on activities where you’ll observe a functioning greywater system and participate in its implementation.

• Date: July 25, 2025
• Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (3 hours total)
• Location: Cedar Hall Class Room at Design Build Bluff Campus
  • Google plus code: 7FP2+H25 Bluff, Utah
  • Address: 210 7th E, Bluff, UT 84512
• Cost: Absolutely FREE!

What You’ll Learn:

This workshop will cover essential topics for anyone looking to implement sustainable water practices in their garden:

• Greywater Basics: Learn what greywater is, its importance in dryland environments, Utah’s greywater rules, and safe reuse methods. We’ll cover best practices and how to apply permaculture ethics and principles to water-wise systems.
• System Design Principles: Discover how permaculture ethics and principles guide the design of efficient and effective waterwise infrastructure.
• Hands-On Greywater System Implementation & Planting: Participants will observe the pre-installed (plumbed) greywater system at the workshop. Following this, they will learn the proper installation methods for the large irrigation boxes that receive drainage from the system and will gain practical experience in installing them. Additionally, there will be a hands-on activity involving preparing the soil and planting seeds of plants suitable for greywater. By experiencing the final stages of implementation and planting for sustainable gardening using greywater, participants will learn how water reuse connects to a tangible ecosystem.
• Soil-Water Connection: Understand how reused water supports soil life and plant health.

Workshop Schedule

Following the initial presentations, you’ll participate in practical activities to gain hands-on experience:

• Permaculture ethics and principles
• Connecting greywater with permaculture ethics and principles
• Presentation on Greywater Basics and System Design Principles with Q/A: 
• Definition of greywater
• Importance of reuse in dryland environments
• Utah’s greywater rule
• Greywater best practices
• Applying permaculture ethics and principles to additional waterwise systems

Who Is This Workshop For?

We warmly welcome:

• Members of the Bluff neighbor community and the Navajo Nation community.
• Gardeners, homeowners, and anyone interested in practical greywater reuse methods and sustainable landscaping.
• Individuals passionate about local sustainability and environmental health.

Meet Your Instructors:

This workshop features expertise from:

What to Bring & Wear:

• Clothing: Please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty, as we will be working directly with soil and water.
• Shoes: We recommend wearing closed-toe shoes suitable for outdoor and gardening activities.
• Hat: Consider bringing a hat for sun protection.
• Gloves (Optional): Bring gardening gloves if you prefer.

A Note on Children’s Participation:

Children are welcome to join! However, please note that childcare is not provided. Attending parents or guardians are responsible for supervising their children and participating in the activities together throughout the workshop.

Registration:

To help us prepare for the workshop, please let us know you’re coming by filling out the registration form: Registration Google Form Link Here

Stay Informed & Get Involved:

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to learn valuable skills, connect with fellow community members, and contribute to a healthier, more sustainable environment right here in our region. Let’s work together to create a thriving landscape with living systems! We look forward to seeing you there!

Please note: Workshop content and schedule are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.