Thanks to folks from the Washington Conservation District and East Metro Water Education Program you can learn how to design and care for a raingarden at your home!
Raingardens are a beautiful way to add curbside appeal to your property and protect local lakes and rivers from runoff pollution.
During this webinar presenters will discuss:
Benefits of raingardens and native plants
Raingarden design - including where to put your garden
What plants to choose for sunny and shady sites
Raingarden care and maintenance
Resources & funding available for raingardens and other water-friendly planting projects
Presenters: Brett Stolpestad and Cameron Blake (Washington Conservation District), Angie Hong (EMWREP)
Additional Resources
Blue Thumb – www.bluethumb.org
Plant selector tool; native plant suppliers and contractors; workshops and events; info on pollinator gardens, raingardens, shoreline plantings and turf alternatives
WCD – Planting for Clean Water - www.mnwcd.org/planting-for-clean-water
Slides and recordings from previous workshops
Print resources
Local project examples
WCD – Lawn Care - www.mnwcd.org/lawn-care
Guidance for eco-friendly lawn care
MPCA impaired waters map - www.pca.state.mn.us/water/impaired-waters-viewer-iwav
