Rain Garden Workshop

FREE Rain Garden Workshop

& Installation at Ricciardi Park

Date: Saturday, October 11, 2008

Homeowner Workshop: 9 AM to 10AM

Ambler Borough Hall, 122 E. Butler Ave, Ambler 19002

Planting the rain garden: 10AM to 11:30 AM
Ricciardi Park (across from the intersection of Hendricks Street and Walker Road in Ambler)

You are invited to attend this FREE training developed through the Ambler Borough Environmental Advisory Council, Wissahickon Watershed Partnership & sponsored by the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD), Schuylkill Action Network (SAN), and the Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC).

Two events are planned:

Antonio Federici, a Senior Ecologist with URS Corporation, will teach a one hour class on how to build a rain garden for the homeowner. After the class, participants and community volunteers will be invited to help plant the garden being installed at Ricciardi Park located

(next to the multi-use court).

What is a rain garden?

A rain garden is a shallow depression planted with native plants. The deep roots of native plants allow water to infiltrate into the soil. A rain garden can be installed to capture water from your roof drain or it can be built at a low spot to catch water coming from a driveway, parking area or any other hard surface.

What are the benefits of a rain garden?

Improved water quality

Reduced stress on stormwater pipes and local streams

Recharges groundwater

Habitat for birds and butterflies

To participate in both or either event

RSVP Susan Curry, Ambler EAC Chair

Email: suscurry@comcast.net or Phone: (215) 591-1551