Dig into Rain Gardens

media release: Dane County and the Madison Area Municipal Stormwater Partnership are offering one-on-one rain garden coaching sessions for residents. Sessions will last 30 minutes (8-8:30am, 8:45-9:15am, 9:30-10am, 10:15-10:45am, 11-11:30am).

Participants will meet individually with a rain garden expert to look at their specific site using an online mapping application, determine drainage patterns and select an optimal location for a rain garden. Experts will also assist participants with sizing, plant selection and provide resources on site preparation and installation.

This session will focus on rain gardens that will receive water from residential downspouts. The optimal location for a residential rain garden is:

• At least 10 feet from the foundation,
• Receives at least 4 hours of sunlight/day,
• Less than 10% slope,
• In an area with adequate drainage, and
• Outside the surrounding tree canopy.

Reimbursement Opportunity: The Madison Area Municipal Stormwater Partnership (MAMSWaP) is offering participants an opportunity to receive a reimbursement of up to $50 (Visa gift card) for native plants purchased through the Plant Dane Native Plant Program and planted in their rain garden. This reimbursement is only open to residents of MAMSWaP communities.

Accessibility

Our department is committed to providing meaningful access to our programs and resources to all individuals, regardless of primary language or ability. If you need language assistance services or an accessibility modification for this program, please submit this request form a minimum of 10 business days before the program to make the request. Please note, it is not possible for all programs to be modified.