Free Workshop on Groundcovers and Bioswales

Register for this free workshop focusing on options for implementing groundcover plants and bioswales on Tuesday, June 17th from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM right here at the District office!

April showers bring much-needed rainfall, but an abundance of stormwater runoff can be tricky to manage. This workshop will explore how groundcovers and bioswales can be used as natural techniques to convey runoff and review a variety of additional benefits that they provide.

Groundcover plants are a fantastic option for homeowners looking for an alternative to a traditional lawn and play a crucial role in any garden ecosystem. These low-growing, densely packed plants fill-in large surface areas quickly, providing year-round protection to soil by filtering rainwater through dense vegetation and preventing erosion. Join us to learn how planting native groundcovers can create a visually-diverse landscape while remaining low-maintenance, crowding out weeds, and providing habitat for some species.

Bioswales are long channels with a central depression and are often filled with diverse, native vegetation. They are designed to capture and treat stormwater by filtering runoff through plants, rocks, and dirt. This process also helps slow the velocity of water and prevent flooding in the surrounding area. This workshop will provide attendees with essential knowledge such as how to build a bioswale, placement for greatest benefit, and options for native vegetation and landscaping.

We will begin inside learning about various conservation techniques and end outside to try things out in our demonstration gardens. Attendees will leave this workshop with a greater understanding of how groundcover plants and bioswales may be of benefit in their own garden!