Learn how beautify property and help the environment at a Rain Garden Design Workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, July 15, at the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve office on Barkers Island in Superior.
A rain garden is a planted depression that collects and absorbs rainwater runoff from roofs, driveways, walkways and compacted lawn areas. Rain gardens are an increasingly popular tool for reducing water pollution in urban areas.
Workshop participants will receive expert guidance on designing a rain garden. They also will be able to examine the Lake Superior NERR rain garden now under construction.
The Rain Garden Design Workshop is free and open to the public. Advance registration is required by calling the Lake Superior NERR office at 715-392-3141.
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