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Retain the Rain
Retain the rain to grow a resilient, sustainable garden.
Why should you care about retaining your rainwater? It’s a water-wise way to create a sustainable and resilient garden, especially for those of us who live in California’s dry climate.
When it rains, all the water that isn’t absorbed into the ground runs off into storm drains or bypasses and flows directly into the nearest waterway. Creeks, marshes, and the Bay become polluted with chemicals, pet waste, motor oil, debris and anything else the runoff picks up from the environment.
It is important to be aware of your runoff responsibility and keep water on-site as much as possible. Your garden’s health and the entire ecosystem around it depends on retaining (and using) the rain that does come your way!
Our presenter Suzanne Bontempo has been a professional gardener and environmental educator for more than 25 years: Program Coordinator for Our Water Our World, IPM Advocate Program Coordinator, Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper and ReScape Qualified Professional.
She will discuss:
The key benefits of rain retention
Systems for collecting rainwater
The function and features of a rain garden
Why plant selection matters
Ways we can grow together
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3420442-0
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3420442-2
