Rain Gardens are beautiful, they help control stormwater runoff, they improve water quality, let rainfall recharge the groundwater, and they also provide habitat for local wildlife.

At Environmental Concern each department works Rain Gardens (Bioretention):

Rain Garden Plant Propagation in our Nursery:

1. Many of the wetland plants grown in our nursery are excellent choices for planting in Rain Gardens.
2. Nursery Staff are knowledgable in helping customers select the right plants for Rain Gardens.

Rain Garden Education:

1. Our Schoolyard Habitat program assists schools with design and implimentation of schoolyard habitats such as ponds, wetlands, rain gardens, meadows, bird and butterfly gardens.
2. As part of our Community Outreach Program, each year we offer several opportunities for the local community to learn about Rain Gardens and Rain Barrels.

Rain Garden Design and Construction:

1. Restoration Staff have experience in designing Rain Gardens and Bioretention facilities for municipal and private sites.
2. Our Restoration division constructs living shorelines, rain gardens, nontidal wetlands, and ponds throughout the region providing wildlife habitat and protecting the bay from stormwater runoff and bank erosion.

Our Campus

1. Here on EC's Campus, we direct runoff from our buildings and parking areas into stormwater ponds and Rain Gardens.

Rain Garden Publications to Download

	This helpful guide, prepared by EC Nursery staff, provides Rain Garden plant information including: height, flower color, bloom time.
	Our current Nursery Catalog provides detailed information on all the plants, shrubs, and trees grown here.
	This pamphlet entitled "Bioretention" was prepared by our Restoration staff and includes photos and information on Bioretention facilities and stormwater. A Bioretention is similar to a Rain Garden, but may include engineered components.
	Simple Steps to Build Your Own Rain Garden explains step-by-step what you need to know in order to construct your own rain garden.