First of all....
What is a rain garden?
A rain garden is a flower garden built in a natural or man-made depression that is designed to temporarily fill with rain water from downspouts, driveways or streets, keeping this water on site and out of the storm sewer system. Rain gardens allow the water to soak back into the ground and filter pollutants.
Why rain gardens?
Rain gardens help keep water clean by filtering stormwater runoff before it enters the local waterways. They recharge the groundwater supply and provide valuable habitat for birds, butterflies and beneficial insects. Rain gardens provide beautiful landscapes for your yard.
A rain garden is a flower garden with a dual purpose.
2011 Rain Garden Workshops
Are you interested in learning about rain gardens? Thinking about installing one on your property but don’t know where to start? Sign up for one of these rain garden workshops to learn more about this storm water management program. Registration is limited to 12 per session.
Wednesday May 18, 2011
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Department of Public Service Building
11980 Roachton Road
Perrysburg, Ohio
Thursday, May 19, 2011
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Department of Public Service Building
11980 Roachton Road
Perrysburg, Ohio
Saturday, May 21, 2011
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Department of Public Service Building
11980 Roachton Road
Perrysburg, Ohio
This workshop includes planning, design, implementation and maintenance of a rain garden. Participants will design their own rain garden suitable for their property. Participants will also receive information about rain barrels and rain chains.
The $15.00 fee covers the cost of the resource materials. Make check payable to Keep Perrysburg Beautiful. No credit or debit cards can be accepted. Fees must accompany registration and is not refundable. If you are unable to attend the workshop you have signed up for, your workshop resource packet will be available at the Public Service Building after the last workshop date.
2011 Rain Garden Registration Form
Name:_______________________________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________________________
City:_____________________ State: _________ Zip Code: __________
Phone: (home) _____________________
(cell) _______________________
Check Workshop date:
_____Wednesday, May 18th 9 a.m. to noon
_____Thursday, May 19th 6:00 - 9:00 pm
_____Saturday, May 21st 9 a.m. to noon
Registration Deadline is May 13.
Each workshop is limited to 12 participants.
All workshops are held at the Public Service Department Building, 11980 Roachton Road, Perrysburg, Ohio.
To customize your planting plans, participants need to bring the follwoing information to the workshop:
1-Photos of your home and property from all sides to determine the best location for your rain garden.
2-Notes on what types of plantings are on your property: trees, bushes and flowers.
3-Any locations of standing water or grade changes.
4-Notes on the amount of sun received on each side of your house. I more or less than six hours daily or no sun at all.
Please make a copy of this registration form.
Mail your completed registration form and fees to:
Judy L. Hagen
Program Coordinator
Keep Perrysburg Beautiful
11980 Roachton Road
Perrysburg, Ohio 43551
This workshop is sponsored by:
Keep Perrysburg Beautiful
Wood County Soil & Water Conservation District
Wood County Solid Waste District
For further details, contact Judy Hagen at
jhagen@ci.perrysburg.oh.us or 419-872-8034.