Learn about Rain Gardens at SUNY Ulster, Stone Ridge on Saturday July 16th from 10 – 11 AM. This class is free, walkins welcome.
Rain gardens provide the following benefits:
- Water is filtered naturally
- Reduces water run off, lessening the risk of flooding & drainage issues
- Increases the amount of ground water going back into the soil
- Increased use of native plants contributing to a healthy ecosystem and wildlife habitat
- A beautiful environment that makes people happy
FMI: Contact Master Gardener Coordinator, Dona Crawford, at 845-340-3990 ext. 335 or email dm282@cornell.edu.
Monarda and Joe Pye weed in a rain garden.
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