RAIN WATER HARVESTING AND RAIN GARDENS
Instructor: Shelkie Tao
Host: San Mateo Arboretum Society
Curious about rain gardens? These stunning, eco-friendly landscapes do more than enhance your property—they actively support water conservation and climate resilience.
Learn how rain gardens:
√ Manage stormwater runoff and prevent erosion
√ Reduce flood risks while filtering pollutants
√ Recharge groundwater and protect water resources
​Join guest presenter Shelkie Tao as she shares expert insights on designing biodiverse, water- efficient gardens that benefit both your home and the environment. Don’t miss this chance to turn rain into a resource!
Shelkie Tao is a landscape designer and founder of WaterEfficientGardens.com, an online landscape design business specializing in creating beautiful and sustainable gardens using primarily low-water native plants. With over a decade of experience in Silicon Valley's high-tech industry, Shelkie brings a unique perspective to her work, focusing on developing innovative, water-saving, and ecosystem-friendly solutions. She holds a Certificate of Achievement in Environmental Horticulture and Design from Foothill College and an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management.
