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Rain Garden Workshop: Plan, Design, Build and Maintain
This is a 2 day workshop:
Friday, October 20th, 8:45-3:30
Saturday, October 21st, 9:00- 3:00
Participants will:
Learn the basic steps to design a rain garden on public or private property as well as the resources available to assist in your design and installation
Practice designing a rain garden
Gain a general understanding of how to keep waterways clean
Learn how to support storm water mitigation efforts in their local watershed
Discover Natural Yard Care practices that reduce storm water pollution
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General Agenda
Friday, October 20th, 8:45-3:30
Brief overview of the impacts of storm water and hydrology with Pierce Conservation District and WSU Faculty
Rain Garden Overview- basic design steps. Learn about FREE design support from the Pierce County Conservation District and Pierce County Master Gardeners
Natural Yard Care Practices
Watershed Councils support of water quality
Rain Garden and Low Impact Development Tour on the WSU
Puyallup Campus with Low Impact Development Faculty
Saturday, October 21st, 9:00- 3:00
Tour of Rain Gardens around the City of Puyallup
Right Plant Right Place for your Rain Garden
Childrens Rain Garden Education
Design a Rain Garden: Hands-on application and sharing
Workshop Fee:
$40.00 for 2 days
Includes a Rain Garden Manual
Free to Pierce County Master Gardeners (PCMGs should not register at this site. Instead please call the office clinic at 253-798-7170 to register.)
Financial Aid Available to Pierce County Residents. Contact the PCMG Coordinator for more information about financial aid. danielleharringt@wsu.edu (253)798-6943
Snacks and hot beverages (coffee and tea) provided. Please bring a sack lunch. Refrigerator and microwave available in the Allmendinger kitchen.
This workshop is held in Partnership with Pierce Conservation District, Pierce County Public Works, WSU Puyallup Research and Extension Center, and Tacoma Water.
A special thank you to the City of Tacoma and Center for Urban Waters for sponsoring this event.
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LocationWSU Puyallup - Allmendinger Center (View)
2606 W. Pioneer Way
Puyallup, WA 98371
United States
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