Work Day at the Wolbach Farm Rain Garden

Have you ever established a rain garden—or wondered what one is and how it works? This work day offers an opportunity to learn while helping restore one! There is a morning session from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and an afternoon session: 1:00–4:00 p.m.

The gardening team at Wolbach Farm will be rejuvenating a rain garden that was established more than five years ago and is now in need of some serious attention. A rain garden is a planted area designed to capture and temporarily hold stormwater runoff from roofs, parking areas, roads, and other hard surfaces. Instead of allowing the water to run directly into streams or rivers, the garden slows the flow and allows the water to soak gradually into the soil. The plants and soil also help filter pollutants and excess nutrients from the runoff, while providing habitat and food for pollinators and other wildlife.

We are fortunate to have A Yard and A Half Landscaping leading us in this effort. A Yard and A Half is a worker-owned cooperative that has been creating sustainable outdoor spaces since 1988, with rain gardens among their specialties. This summer, they established a new rain garden along the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail.

We need volunteers! Come learn from the professionals and help us transform this overgrown rain garden into a healthy, functional and beautiful landscape.

Pizza lunch available between the two sessions! Sign up for one session, several sessions, or come for the full day. No special experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to get your hands dirty! Sturdy shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty are recommended. We hope you’ll join us and be part of bringing this rain garden back to life!

Parking at: 18 Wolbach Road

Attendees are asked to read and sign the participation waiver form.

Photography will be taken during this event. If you do not want to be photographed, please let the photographer know.

This program is not suitable for dogs. Unless your dog is a certified service animal, please leave your dog at home.