Monday, April 12, 2010

Workshop on Rain Gardening Offered 4/14

The Penn State Master Gardeners in Wayne County will hold a rain gardening workshop on Wednesday, April 14 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Park Street Complex, 648 Park Street, Honesdale.

 

The workshop will cover eco-friendly residential landscaping techniques including native plants, storm water conveyance, plant placement, plant selection and rain gardens. The talk will then narrow and specifically discuss the placement, construction and maintenance of rain gardens and rain barrels. Leading the workshop will be Mr. Paul Bechtel, an environmental engineer with McLane Associates.

 

To register, call the Cooperative Extension office in Honesdale at 570-253-5970 x 4110 or email WayneExt@psu.edu. Admission is $5.00, payable on the day of the workshop, children under 18 are free

 

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.

 

Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities.  If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have any questions about the physical access provided, please contact David Messersmith at (570) 253-5970 ext. 4110 in advance of your participation or visit.