As the saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers”, and this Spring certainly hasn’t disappointed in that regard. An important project for creating habitat and addressing drainage issues is implementing a rain garden at home. Rain gardens are shallow landscaped gardens that are planted with native species and receive stormwater runoff from nearby impervious areas-think roofs, driveways, walkways and any hard surface that doesn’t allow rainwater to soak in naturally. You can learn more about rain gardens on our website here.
Find out more about rain gardens at two upcoming workshops in June funded by our 319 Lower Fall Creek implementation grant. Both events are described below and make sure to register as space is limited. More information will be provided to registrants closer to the event dates.
Upcoming Workshops in June
- Rain Garden Home Tour on Saturday 6/13-we’ll check out two home rain garden projects located in the Lower Fall Creek watershed and one other nearby property featuring native plantings. You’ll learn about how these unique projects were designed and implemented and see native plants at work managing stormwater! Gain inspiration for your own project at home by joining this tour. Register for the event here.
- State Fair Glass Barn Rain Garden Tour and Natives Transplant Activity on Friday 6/12-the Glass Barn at the Indiana State Fairgrounds features a unique rain garden with over 15 different native species. You’ll learn about how the rain garden functions and learn how to divide and transplant natives for your rain garden projects at home. Register for the event here.
Lower Fall Creek Watershed Rain Garden Cost Share Grant
If you live in the Lower Fall Creek watershed, don’t forget about our home rain garden cost share grants with up to $2,000 available per project. Find out more about the grant program by scrolling down to the grant information found here.
