Free Rain Garden Workshop, $200 Grants Available: Aug 27, 2011 9AM-1PM
By admin - Posted on August 1st, 2011
08/27/2011 - 9:00am
08/27/2011 - 1:00pm
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 Rain Garden, Functional beauty |
Ready for the rainy season?
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Rain garden: Landscaping that absorbs water from your roof or driveway
Free Workshop
Improve water quality and wildlife habitat at home by building your own rain garden, disconnecting your downspouts and gardening with native plants. This free rain garden workshop with City staff includes classroom discussion, hands-on activities, rain garden tour, free raffle and refreshments. Space is limited – call or email (below) to register.
The City of Gresham is offering free native trees, at-home gardening consultations, downspout disconnection parts and labor and a limited number of $200 rain garden grants for homeowners who build their own rain garden. To be eligible for a rain garden grant the City staff must confirm the safety of your site (contact info below).
Visit the City's Rain Garden website for more information.
Questions?
Contact Jamie Stamberger at 503-618-2793, or email Jamie.Stamberger@GreshamOregon.gov.
