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*Rainwater Garden Workshop
Event Details
Time: February 18, 2015 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Location: Surrey City Centre Library
Street: 10350 University Drive
City/Town: Surrey
Website or Map: http://www.villagesurrey.ca/e…
Phone: (604) 502-8661
Event Neighbourhood and Type: surrey
Organized By: David Dalley
Latest Activity: Feb 18, 2015
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Event Description
Deborah Jones, the Rain Gardens Coordinator for Cougar Creek Streamkeepers, will explain the "what, why and how" of Rain Gardens, a simple and effective use of landscaping to protect salmon streams, reduce ocean pollution, conserve water, enhance wildlife habitat and address drainage problems with an aesthetic and ecologically sound method. The slide presentation features numerous examples of local rain gardens large and small, followed by discussion and a short video. The workshop is free and takes place at the City Centre Library, Dr. Ambedkar Room on Wednesday, February 18, 6:30-8:30.
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