Morning Speaker Series
Join us for Morning Speaker Series as we discuss sustainable practices for watering and growing your own food. We will hear from representatives from Jon Parry and David Rice with Weber Basin Water Conservancy District and John Trimble with Foodscaping Utah.
PRESENTERS:
Jon Parry
Assistant General Manager
Weber Basin Water Conservancy District
David Rice
Conservation Coordinator
Weber Basin Water Conservancy District
John Trimble
Co-Founder
Foodscaping Utah
Jon Parry is the Assistant General Manager over Strategic Initiatives and David Rice is the Conservation Coordinator for the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District. As the regional water supplier within the Ogden and Weber River drainages, the District provides a wide variety of water supplies within our community and is continually developing new strategies to conserve our water and extend existing supplies. Through the Water Conservation Learning Garden, free classes are offered by the district to help community members understand the importance of conservation and create sustainable habits.
Dr. John C. Trimble is an Associate Professor at Weber State University and co-founder of Foodscaping Utah, a nonprofit organization that helps people get started growing food in beautiful frontyard foodscapes. As an educator and food and health activist, John believes everyone who eats should be passionate about food and that growing food in our landscapes is how we can weave sustainability into our daily lives.
Date and Time
Thursday Jun 3, 2021
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM MDT
Location
This event will take place via Zoom. Meeting details will be sent to registrants on Wednesday, June 2nd.
Fees/Admission
This event is free to all employees of Chamber members and first-time guests.
Contact Information
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