The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County will be holding a gardening workshop “Rain Gardens for Home Landscapes” 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13 at the EARTH Center, in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Avenue, South Brunswick.
Rain gardens are used to help filter polluted rainwater, and to renew an area’s groundwater. Rainwater runoff, also called storm water, can be directed from household downspouts or from impervious surfaces like driveways, rooftops, walkways and compacted lawn areas. When storm water is intercepted by a rain garden, potential pollutants like road salt, fertilizers, pesticides or motor oil, are prevented from entering our local waterways.
Participants in the workshop will learn how to plan, design and install a rain garden at home and will receive a Rain Garden Installation Manual.
Registration and a $20 program fee are required and must be received by July 9 to reserve your space. Call (732) 398-5273 or e-mail Janice.tonkery@co.middlesex.nj.us. No walk-ins will be taken.
The program fee is payable by check or money order. Make checks payable to: Treasurer — County of Middlesex. Mail to: EARTH Center, 42 Riva Ave., Davidson Mill Pond Park, South Brunswick, NJ 08902