Adopt a Rain Garden

Rain Garden Needs

Rain gardens and bioretention control stormwater runoff and filter pollutants, which flow into our watershed from impermeable surfaces like roads and parking lots. Seasonal maintenance is required to ensure the functionality and appearance of these green infrastructure sites. 

General Tasks Include:

• Pruning and weeding to maintain rain garden appearance

• Removing any accumulated trash or debris

• Inspecting and remove inflow area(s) of any accumulated debris or sediment

• Checking for mulch or plants washed away during heavy rain events, and replace as necessary 

Locations Include:

• Brookside Reservation

• Euclid Creek Reservation - Euclid Beach & Wildwood Park

• Huntington Reservation

• Mill Stream Run Reservation - Chalet and Wallace Lake

• North Chagrin Reservation

• West Creek Reservation

Rain Garden Work Sessions

In addition to attending a rain garden course, participating in a rain garden work session would be the best opportunity to learn about the functions and upkeep involved with maintaining a rain garden or bioretention practice. View our Events page to see upcoming work sessions where you can get hands-on experience with necessary tasks.

Get Tips

Join this Facebook group to get more tips from NEO Master Rain Gardeners- https://www.facebook.com/groups/neomasterraingardeners/.