Rain Garden Workshops

Several workshops are being held to teach residents about
how to build a rain garden, including these topics:

• Strategies to reducestormwater runoff with native landscaping solutions
• Native plant selections for rain gardens and stormwater management features
• Soil percolation testing and sizing rain gardens
• Review rain garden design and placement issues
• Evaluate installation and maintenance of native landscape
• Examine stormwater management and erosion control techniques

One such demonstration will take place on Saturday, June 12th,
from 1:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Thomas residence,
1312 E. 79th Street.

A rain garden will be installed on the premises, and those attending will be able to observe and learn.
For further information or for additional demonstration sites,
contact Jillian Hishaw at 474-4240.