Share your ideas at an Open House on May 13 at Central Library

RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill wants to raise awareness about the benefits of rain gardens and residents are invited to help us create a public education and engagement program. Drop by the Rain Gardens and Climate Change Open House on Saturday, May 13 between 1 and 4 p.m. at Central Library to explore activities and share your ideas.

Rain gardens are beautiful, cost-effective landscape features that help to absorb rain water and reduce runoff from your property. They consist of native flowers, grasses, shrubs and trees planted in a shallow depression filled with loose, deep soil. The hardy plants require little to no watering and provide food and shelter for native bees, butterflies, birds and other wildlife.

The goal of the rain garden education and engagement program is to partner with community champions, as well as provide resources to advance rain garden education, awareness and encourage residents to consider installing these landscape features on their property.

For more information and to register, visit RichmondHill.ca/RainGarden.