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Rain Gardens 101

AstorSchoolFind out how rain gardens can beautify your yard while also helping with urban stream restoration in this Rain Garden 101 workshop by the East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District.

You will learn how to assess your site to determine the best location and size, calculate impervious surfaces, determine soil suitability, choose appropriate plants, and how to maintain your new rain garden. You will also receive a comprehensive manual that shows all the steps to constructing a rain garden. Where possible, workshop includes a short tour of a nearby rain garden, please dress for the weather.

Sign up online for the free event at emswcd.org.
Saturday October 1, 2011 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Troutdale City Conference Building, 223 S Buxton Rd, Troutdale, OR 97060 (US).