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Welcome to the Xeriscape Information Pages
Xeriscape (pronounced Zer'-i-skap) is the conservation of water and energy with water conservation in mind. The concept was developed by the Denver Water Department during the early 1980's to promote water conservation during a critical drought period. The word Xeriscape has become an international term, as countless cities promote the use of Xeriscape to help curb water use and to extend limited water resources.
Xeriscape Learning Center & Design Garden
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Why Xeriscape?
The need for water conservation is critical to the Coastal Bend area regardless of the amount of water rights acquired for future use. Water use in the landscape is known to increase 50 to 60 percent during summer time use. The following information is designed to help home owners and commercial facilities to learn more about how water can be more efficiently used to help save money, maintenance costs, and water.
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Volunteer Opportunities
The Xeriscape Corpus Christi sponsors work days at the Xeriscape Learning Center and Design Garden. Volunteers help maintain the City's only demonstration garden located at the entrance of the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History " World of Discovery.
Any school or non-profit organization can be part of the special events.
Please contact joannes@cctexas.com to learn more about workdays and follow us on Facebook for the latest events.
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Volunteering can earn you a memorable reward!
Just show up and assignments will be given out by Leland Johnson, our resident master gardener. Plan to get your hands dirty and have an enjoyable time with fellow gardeners. Volunteers that work 35 hours or more receive a free engraved brick paver that will be placed in the garden. Bricks also can be purchased by calling 826-1614.
Xeriscape Symposium
Register for the 2012 Xeriscape Symposium being held at 8 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Saturday, January 28 at the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History - 1900 N. Chaparral Boulevard.
Free Admission - Professional guest speakers, prizes and refreshments.
Register with Joanne Salge at 826-1600 or email joannes@cctexas.com. |
