1. NCSA Water Committee Save the Drop Outreach

2. Post gardens as they are transformed - Photos - Resources and plant info - Update with water savings Must meet Save the Drop lawn sign criteria Follow format used for Mar Vista Green Garden Showcase Free software from Blogger, easy to use, multiple admins Weekly or monthly eblast about transformations to excite, inspire Set community goal for # of conversions and track results 1. Virtual Showcase

3. 2. Events Build resource and ‘how to’ library from NC events Garden Tour - Mar Vista Green Garden ShowcaseMar Vista Green Garden Showcase - Brentwood Green Garden Tour Expos - Mar Vista Water Wise ExpoMar Vista Water Wise Expo - South Robertson Townhall - Save Water LASouth Robertson Townhall - Save Water LA - Studio City Green Living FairStudio City Green Living Fair - Green Venice ExpoGreen Venice Expo Vendor Fair

4. 3. Demonstration Garden NC grant to fund a lawn transformation $1,000 grant Community volunteers and event Solicit local businesses for donations Signage identifying plants, features and benefits Make it a block party?

5. 4. Maximize Farmers Market Weekly “Green Tent” with presentersGreen Tent Co-Host an Expo – take the event to the audience Put materials out at Farmers Market info tent

6. 5. Signage on sustainable gardens Encourage homeowners to put signs out identifying landscape designer 6. Engage local businesses Encourage Save the Drop reminder signage Handouts of Lawn Transformation Resource List Pop up expos or info booth Sponsor workshops

7. Tools NC’s Dedicated Green or Sustainability Committee Committee page on NC web site to post pdf’s Social media – Facebook, twitter, Instagram, Nextdoor Free blog software NCSA NCSA library on Empower LA web site Communication tools to share info Member address book for networking