A Rain Garden For Your Yard
STOPPING WATER WHERE IT DROPS - A RAIN GARDEN FOR YOUR YARD SERIES
Adults (Extreme Green Qualifying Event)
Learn how to create a rain garden! Join us for one session or the whole series. The first session provides enough information to get you started. Field and workshop sessions are offered for those who are ready to install a garden this year and want more in-depth instruction.
Sponsored by City of Maplewood and Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District.
Pre-registration required. To register, send payment to Maplewood Nature Center, 2659 7th Street E, Maplewood, MN 55119, 651-249-2170. For specific questions about class content, contact Sage Passi at the Watershed District, 651-792-7958.
I) A RAIN GARDEN FOR YOUR YARD – CLASSROOM SESSION Date: Wednesday, March 24 Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fee: $5 Register and prepay by March 17. Location: Maplewood Library, 3025 Southlawn Drive, Maplewood, MN 55109
Learn why, where and how to create a rain garden in your yard. Be introduced to the first steps to assessing your own site. Get inspired by the variety of beautiful rain gardens already in your community!
II) RAIN GARDEN FIELD SESSION: DRAINAGE AND SOILS Date: Thursday, April 15 Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Fee: $5 Register and prepay by April 8. Location: To Be Announced Pre-requisite: Rain Garden classroom session
The “engineering” aspects of creating a rain garden can actually be fun. Join us at a private home to work through a real-life situation. We’ll analyze the site, determine the drainage area, assess the soil and test for infiltration. Come away prepared to do this in your own yard!
III) RAIN GARDEN DESIGN WORKSHOP: GARDEN LAYOUT & PLANT DESIGN Date: Thursday, April 29 Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fee: $5 Register and prepay by April 22. Location: Maplewood Nature Center, 2659 East 7th Street, Maplewood 55119 Pre-requisite: Rain Garden classroom and Field session: Drainage and Soils
Shawn Tracy, a landscape ecologist offers creative landscaping design ideas to inspire you to develop your own plans. Work on your rain garden design with help from instructors and Master Gardeners, using the information gathered in your site assessment. Note: Participants need to bring their site base map and results of soil infiltration test.
IV) RAIN GARDEN CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOP Date: Thursday, May 6 Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fee: $5 Register and prepay by April 29 Location: To Be Announced We’ll visit several rain gardens to discuss methods and challenges in rain garden design and construction. Learn how to convey water to the rain garden, the use of soil amendments, retaining walls, trench drains and tiered rain gardens.
II) RAIN GARDEN FIELD SESSION: DRAINAGE AND SOILS Date: Thursday, April 15 Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Fee: $5 Register and prepay by April 8. Location: To Be Announced Pre-requisite: Rain Garden classroom session
The “engineering” aspects of creating a rain garden can actually be fun. Join us at a private home to work through a real-life situation. We’ll analyze the site, determine the drainage area, assess the soil and test for infiltration. Come away prepared to do this in your own yard!
Date and Time: Thursday, April 15, 2010 to Thursday, April 15, 2010 : 6 a.m. to 8 a.m.
Cost: $5.00
Location
Maplewood Nature Center2659 East Seventh Street
Maplewood MN 55119
Notes:
Maplewood nature Center is a place to watch birds and other wildlife; to share precious moments with children and grandchildren; to relax and meditate on the beauty of nature. Drop by the visitor center to intereact with nature exhibits. Hike the trails through oak woods, prairie and wetlands. Rent snowshoes in the winter! Professional naturalists lead fun, innovative nature programs for all ages.
Maplewood Nature Center is funded by the City of Maplewood; however, tax-deductible donations are accepted by the Freinds of Maplewood Nature whose purpose is to support the Nature Center's mission. "Our mission is to enhance awareness and understanding of land, water, and wildlife resources; to empower the commuity to become stewards of the environment."
Directions:
From I-94 take Century Ave. exit north, and travel 1 1/4 miles to E. 7th Street. Turn left on E. 7th St. at the Maplewood Nture Center sign.
From I-694 take 10th St. exit, travel west 1 1/4 miles to Century Ave. Turn right on Century Ave. and proceed for one block. Turn left on East 7th Street at Maplewood Nature Center sign.
From Hwy 36 Take Century Ave. South 3.6 miles to E. 7th St. Turn right on E. 7th St. at the Maplewood Nture Center sign.
Contact Information
Karen WachalPhone: 651-249-2170
Email: karen.wachal@ci.mapelwood.mn.us
Website: http://www.ci.maplewood.mn.us/extremegreen