Please note: A waiting list is now being taken for this workshop. Please do call 651-293-8874 to be placed on the waiting list. If we are able to increase class size we will give you a call back! Also, there is a $10 admission for the workshop. All participants will receive the Blue Thumb Guide to Raingardens (normally $20), and one lucky participant will receive a free rainbarrel, courtesy of the Capitol Region Watershed District.

Many people don’t realize that some standard lawncare practices can cause serious damage to nearby lakes, streams and rivers. However, homeowners interested in preserving local water quality can start right in their own backyards.

The natural beauty and practical benefit of a raingarden make it an increasingly popular choice for home landscapers who want to do their part to improve water quality, and many residents seek resources on how to add these lovely features to their yards, schools, and businesses.

Join a landscape ecologist from Ramsey Conservation District to learn what a raingarden is, how to build one, and why they can be important for our lakes, rivers and wetlands.

The workshop will take a how-to approach, giving participants information about:
• where a raingarden should be placed,
• soil preparation,
• plant selection, and
• other nuances of raingarden construction.

Printed materials about will be provided for participants.

Ready to register?

To ensure a high-quality experience, capacity is limited and registration required.

A waiting list is now being taken for this workshop. Please call 651-293-8874, weekdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m., to be placed on the waiting list. If we are able to increase class size we will give you a call back!

Where do I go again?

Homecroft Learning Center is on the corner of Sheridan and Edgecumbe in Highland Park/Mac-Groveland in St. Paul. Interactive directions are available at http://tinyurl.com/HomecroftCommEd. (Walk-up registration the night of the workshop is not available.)