Rain gardens are growing in popularity in the Rock River Valley. Tonight, Brian Leaf from Severson Dells Nature Center will talk about the center’s recent efforts to create rain gardens in drainage basins.

The talk before the Blackhawk Chapter of the Sierra Club is at 7:30 p.m. tonight, Monday, May 21, at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 4848 Turner St., Rockford.

Here are some resources to consider if you’re interested in creating a rain garden.
Winnebago County Soil and Water Conservation District

Applied Ecological Services — Broadhead, Wis.

Wild Ones (national)

Wild Ones Rock River Valley Chapter

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (excellent source)

Rain Gardening for Water Quality (great info, a lot of links)

Google Search — “Rain Garden”