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For Immediate Release
March 7, 2017

Whimsical Reusable: Create Your Own Bunny Planter
Halawa Xeriscape Garden Workshop

What

whimsical reusable bunny planter workshopCreate a planter from a recycled milk jug and minimize waste that goes to a landfill! You can even start your succulents for landscapes in these creative containers. A hands-on workshop offered by the Board of Water Supply (BWS) and Friends of Halawa Xeriscape Garden (FOHXG) will show you how to create a cute bunny planter.

When

Saturday, April 1, 2017
10:30 a.m. to noon

Where

Halawa Xeriscape Garden
99-1268 Iwaena Street
Halawa Valley's Central Park
Industrial Area
(get directions)

Cost

$8 for general public and Friends of Halawa membership “Friend” level
$3 for supporting, corporate and lifetime memberships
Participants must bring their own milk jug.
We accept cash, check, and most major credit cards.

Details

You’ll enjoy recycling a plastic milk jug into a whimsical planter. With an ounce of creativity, a little bit of paint, some planting soil, and a drought tolerant plant, participants can design artful containers that are practical and simple to create. You’ll also learn a few tips for planting succulents in containers. Did you know that succulents don’t require a lot of water to survive?

Register

Advanced registration is required. Registration opens on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, and closes at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2017, or when all spaces are filled. Call (808) 748-5315 or email workshops@hbws.org to register. For more information about xeriscaping or classes at the Halawa Xeriscape Garden, visit www.boardofwatersupply.com. BWS security requires full name and address of all participants.

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A photo is attached for your consideration and use. The photo is courtesy of the Board of Water Supply.


Contact:

Diane Moses
Community Relations Specialist
Honolulu Board of Water Supply
(808) 748-5363