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Two-Part, Hands-On Rain Garden Workshop

WSU Pierce County Extension Office
Tacoma, WA

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Two-Part, Hands-On Rain Garden Workshop

WSU Pierce County Extension is hosting a Two-Part, Hands-On Rain Garden Workshop for Master Gardeners, Rain Garden Specialists and landscape professionals. Non-Master Gardeners earn a certificate of completion. Master Gardeners who complete the class become Rain Garden Specialists.

When & Where: Two Day Workshop
-Part 1- May 16th 9:30-4:30 at WSU Pierce County Extension Office, 3602 Pacific Ave., Tacoma
-Part 2- June 6th 9:00-5:00 at a local field site for hands-on rain garden construction practice

Cost: $15 for Master Gardeners (financial Assistance is available to Pierce County Master Gardeners)
$35 for non-Master Gardeners

Part 1, May 16th:
-LID/Green Stormwater Infrastructure overview
-Rain garden design & construction
-Calculating material volumes
-Working with elevation/grades
-Plant selection, procurement and planning
-Maintaining a rain garden for function and aesthetics

Part 2, June 6th
-Work in the field as a team to install a rain garden. Tools, equipment and snacks provided.

For questions contact kerri.wilson@wsu.edu or 253-798-6943

Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Kerri Wilson, PCMG Program Coordinator, at kerri.wilson@wsu.edu or 253-798-6943 at least two weeks prior to the event.