Rain gardens--what they are, what they do, and how to create one for your home or business will be explained in a workshop on Saturday, Aug. 9, sponsored by the South Walton Community Council and the Choctawhatchee Bay Alliance. There is no charge for the workshop which will be held at the Huettel Center on CR 393N from 10 a.m. to noon.
Rain gardens are being used all over the country to direct stormwater runoff from roofs, driveways, parking lots and other pavement into gardens specifically designed to absorb the excess water. The gardens also filter out pollutants and help improve water quality.
For businesses the gardens can beautify existing stormwater retention areas, or can be integrated into the stormwater plans for new projects. For both businesses and homes, rain gardens can provide attractive and creative solutions for specific runoff problems.
The workshop will be led by Sheila Dunning, Commercial Horticulture Agent with the University of Florida Extension Service in Okaloosa County. She has a B.S. degree in Environmental Horticulture from UF, as well as several industry certifications including ISA Arborist and FNGLA Landscape Contractor. She has been employed in the nursery industry for more than 20 years.
The county's new Huettel Center is adjacent to Cessna Park where parking is available. For more information call Ella Caro, 231-6038
Rain gardens are being used all over the country to direct stormwater runoff from roofs, driveways, parking lots and other pavement into gardens specifically designed to absorb the excess water. The gardens also filter out pollutants and help improve water quality.
For businesses the gardens can beautify existing stormwater retention areas, or can be integrated into the stormwater plans for new projects. For both businesses and homes, rain gardens can provide attractive and creative solutions for specific runoff problems.
The workshop will be led by Sheila Dunning, Commercial Horticulture Agent with the University of Florida Extension Service in Okaloosa County. She has a B.S. degree in Environmental Horticulture from UF, as well as several industry certifications including ISA Arborist and FNGLA Landscape Contractor. She has been employed in the nursery industry for more than 20 years.
The county's new Huettel Center is adjacent to Cessna Park where parking is available. For more information call Ella Caro, 231-6038
