Rain Garden Network's Capabilities Regarding Municipal Programs for Residents and Homeowners

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Live presentations

We have been offering public presentations for the 2004 and which have been very well received and appreciated.

"Rain Gardens and Why They Are Important" covers freshwater and its limited supply, issues with stormwater runoff, on-site (home) solutions homeowners and gardeners can use to prevent runoff, benefits of rain gardens and installation and maintenance instructions.

"Greening Your Neighborhood" is a presentation that helps homeowners incorporate sustainable practices in their lives and property by focusing on preserving and conserving water, reducing air, water and land pollution, creating habitat for birds, butterflies, bees and other beneficial insects and addressing some of the issues that will reduce an individual's contribution to climate change.

"Gardens, Pavers, Barrels and Tree" helps homeowners understand the even though eliminating stormwater might sound like a boring and dirty subject it really isn't. If they think about it in the form of Gardens, Pavers, Barrels and Trees it’s much more accessible and something that all homeowners should know.

Hands-on training and workshops
Workshops can include classroom lecture, field lecture, garden design, and rain garden installation assistance and more.

Rain garden program and rainwater management assistance

Cottage Grove Heights Community Coalition, Chicago, IL   2009

Public rain garden installation and half day workshop

Lewis & Clark Community College, Godfrey, IL   2009

Two-part rain garden workshop

Village of Park Forest, IL    2007

Two-part rain garden workshop and plant sale

City of Chicago, IL    2007

Demonstration rain garden installation

Village of Park Forest, IL    2006

Education and outreach to the public

Rain Garden Network can assist you with education and outreach efforts by developing strategies and materials to increase awareness and improve residential participation in rain garden and other rainwater management programs.

Rain Garden Network would also be proud to participate in your local events as an exhibitor which will give us an opportunity to speak with visitors about their local stormwater issues and their concern for the environment.

Installation and maintenance services and consultation

Rain Garden Network offers consulting services for individuals and groups who wish to install rain gardens or other rainwater management installations.

Residential rainwater planning & program development

We can develop or help you develop a comprehensive Rain Garden Program for your community. These programs can be offered to your residents and might include training and assistance for downspout disconnection, rain barrel installation, rain garden installation and education involving a number of other green stormwater alternatives.