We make the West . . . Wetter
Rain Bees
Call us: Larry - 210.286.8050
Steven - 903.452.0801
Our services are always free and we welcome questions anytime.
Hosted by: Comal Master Gardeners
Comal Trinity Groundwater Conservation District
When it rains . . . we store
Why We Present
Our goal is to educate Comal County residents and organizations on the latest techniques for collecting and storing rainwater, to promote water conservation and environmentally sound methods of landscaping, and to encourage business models encouraging rainwater harvesting.
"A teacher is one who makes himself progressively unnecessary."
–Thomas Carruthers
Need A Speaker for your meeting?
Steven and Larry provide informative conversations and engaging presentations about rainwater collection options to individuals, neighborhood and business associations, civic groups, and community organizations. Want to know about rain catchment alternatives, filtration, or water availability issues? We will, without charge, speak to you or your group about any rain harvesting topic from rain capture to water-conserving fixtures. Choose the topic of your choice and we'll tailor the presentation to fit your needs. Here's how it works:
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Browse this website to find a program topic you'd like to know more about.
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Request a speaker by completing the form to the right.
Looking for a series of topics to fill your annual calendar? With more than xx topics, we've got you covered. Contact us to learn more.
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Upcoming Presentations
Upcoming Presentations
If your group, club, HOA, or organization is looking for speakers please call Larry at 210.286.8050 to schedule a place, time, and topic.
Following are scheduled presentations with seating availability as noted; for further information call Larry at 210.286.8050.
9/10/24 Rain Harvesting Wilson County Mstr Grdnrs 10-2 No open seating
9/16/24 Rain Harvesting Mammen Library 12-1 Open to public
9/19/24 Rain Harvesting Garden Ridge Library 12-1 Open to public
9/19/24 Aquifer Status Mystic Shores HOA 6:30-8:00 pm Open to public
9/26/24 Rain Harvesting 1:00-2:00 Tye Preston Library Open to public
1/21/25 Rain Harvesting Gonzales County Mstr Grdnrs 8:30-12:30 No open seating
4/9/25 Rain Harvesting Comal County Mstr Grdnrs 1-3 No open seating
4/15/25 Rain Harvesting Guadalupe County Mstr Grdnrs 10-3 No open seating
Roofwater Harvesting - The Basics
Collecting Rainwater in the Landscape
Passive and Active Systems; Storage, and Distribution
Rainwater Collection and Storage System for Homes
Rainwater Ponds for Aquifer Recharge
Recharge, Retention and Reuse
Rain Collection, Conveyance, Storage, Distribution, & Use
Rain Harvesting for Gardens
. . . your topic of interest
Recent Presentations
Dr. Steven Grainger and Dr. Larry Sunn have spent much of their careers teaching in a university or training environment; both have discovered the sheer joy of passing along meaningful information that helps enhance others' life. Some presentations delivered by Grainger and Sunn consultants include:
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The Complexities of Local Groundwater - Comal County Conservation Alliance; Larry
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Water Conservation and Harvesting Rainwater - Garden Ridge Library; Steven
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The Trinity Aquifer & Why We Suck - Master Gardeners, Tye Preston Library; Larry
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Brain Preference - BSB Chamber of Commerce; Larry
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Rainwater Harvesting - New Braunfels Library; Steven
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Avoiding Death by PowerPoint - CISD Emerging Leaders; Larry
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Rain Harvesting Basics - 5 Comal County Libraries (click here for presentation PDF)
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Rain Harvesting Basics - Watch the 58 minute video (click here)