Rain Gardens 101 - AFTERNOON

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A rain garden is an attractive landscaping feature that serves two important functions: it improves water quality by capturing and filtering rainwater and runoff while also providing habitat for pollinators through its use of native flowering plants. It can also be a problem-solver in yards that have wet spots or drainage issues – those are ideal locations for a rain garden. You will learn: why, where, and how to build one, recommended plants to include, and common mistakes to avoid.

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Thursday, May 7 from 2-3pm
Cost: $5 non-resident, $4 city resident

Lee Walsh is an Advanced Master Gardener and Master Rain Gardener based in Tecumseh, Michigan. She has expertise in native plants that support native pollinators and birds, and is passionate about teaching others to garden with biodiversity in mind. She is also a board member of ReTree Tecumseh, a grassroots organization that plants trees on public property in the city (since 2019, ReTree has planted 333 new trees!).

Program Type Instructional
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Online Registration Yes
Enrollment Begin Date 2/23/2026
Enrollment End Date 5/7/2026
Instructor(s)
Lee Walsh
Gender Any Gender
Enrollment Minimum 3
Maximum -
Grade Minimum
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Age Minimum -
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Non Resident
Residency Restriction NonResident Only
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Amount $5.00
City Resident
Residency Restriction Resident Only
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Amount $4.00
Thursday - 05/07/2026
Start Time 2:00 PM
End Time 3:00 PM
Location AJ Smith Recreation Center