FREE Hands On Rain Garden Workshop - Learn To DIY

Schedule

Sun May 17 2026 at 01:00 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

7435 South Ave | Middleton, WI

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Get your hands dirty and learn how to build your own rain garden in this fun, in-person workshop!
About this Event

Hands On Rain Garden Workshop - Learn To DIY

Ready to get your hands dirty and make a difference? Join our Hands On Rain Garden Workshop where you'll learn to build your very own rain garden step-by-step! This is an in-person event, perfect for anyone looking to DIY and help the environment at the same time. Whether you’re a beginner or just curious, come have fun, gain new skills, and create something amazing. Don’t miss out on this interactive experience! RSVP by May 13.

-This event is hosted by homeowner and rain garden expert Mitch McCarthy, the City of Middleton, and Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy.

-Free hands on learning workshop is capped at 25 attendees. Sign up today!

-Snacks and refreshments provided.

-Please bring a refillable water bottle, gardening clothes, handtools, and gloves if you choose to help build the garden. This is not required and there will be some tools available on site.

-Contact Kelly Hilyard, Sustainability Coordinator, 608-821-8362, [email protected] if you have questions about the event.


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What You Will Learn

Info: Siting and sizing a rain garden, Construction, Planting and maintaining, Recommended plants


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7435 South Ave, 7435 South Avenue, Middleton, United States

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