Because You Can’t Stop the Rain.
Rain gardens collect rainfall and water from your roof downspouts to create a self-watering garden full of beautiful native flowers and shrubs. Rain gardens keep stormwater runoff from reaching the street, where it picks up oil, dirt, and garbage that pollute our creeks and rivers.
Washington State University Clark County Extension Watershed Stewards and the Stormwater Partners of SW Washington co-sponsor this free Rain Garden Workshop on June 28, 2011 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the CASEE Center at 11104 NE 149th Street, Building B Room 202/205, in Brush Prairie.
The workshop, funded by a grant to Clark County Environmental Services from the Washington State Department of Ecology, will show homeowners how they can help reduce pollution entering our streams while adding an attractive natural feature to their yard.
Watershed Steward Joe Seley will give an overview of where rain gardens work and do not work and take participants through the step-by-step process of designing and building a rain garden, including information on the use of natural materials, organic soil and native plants. “Rain gardens benefit your yard and the environment by creating interesting habitat and reducing water pollution,” says Jenifer Naas, Watershed Stewards Program Coordinator.
To register online for this workshop, go to http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/176876 or call WSU Clark County Extension at (360) 397-6060 ext 5705. Class size is limited so sign up early for this popular class!
Who says stormwater management can’t be beautiful?