Free Raingarden class this Saturday in Corvallis!

[K A]

Raingardens are a beneficial use of land that counterbalances the over-abundance of impervious surfaces in cities.  Raingardens are an excellent way to add beauty and interest to your landscape AND at the same time, do some good for the people and animals who live downstream.

A raingarden collects rainwater that runs off your roof, driveway, sidewalk, etc.  Raingardens can mimic natural forests, meadows, or streams and thus slow stormwater runoff and capture sediment and pollutants.

Raingardens keep our community healthy by:

•  reducing flooding and stream erosion downstream by absorbing rainwater from hard surfaces
•  filtering oil, pesticides, fertilizers, and sediments before they can pollute streams
•  recharging groundwater by allowing water to soak into the ground
•  providing wildlife habitat

The free class is this Saturday, Sept. 20, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Homegrown Gardens (near the airport - 4845 SE 3^rd St. / Hwy 99W).  Reserve your spot:  541-758-2137    homegrowngardens.biz

Photo from Homegrown Gardens' website

Image from Oregon SeaGrant's excellent guide book:  

https://seagrant.oregonstate.edu/sgpubs/oregon-rain-garden-guide

Good book at our public library:  "Rain gardens:  managing water sustainably in the garden and designed landscape"     https://corvallis.aspendiscovery.org/Record/12340

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Kris

"The smallest good deed is better than the grandest good intention."