May 16, 2007
Rain Garden for Homeowner's Program
The City of Chicago announces the 2007 Rain Garden for Homeowner's Program.
Help keep Chicago clean and green! This summer Chicago residents have an opportunity to learn how to create a rain garden and to receive rain garden plants at significantly discounted prices through a pilot Rain Garden Assistance Program, supported by the Chicago Department of Environment, Department of Water Management and the Rain Garden Network.
Workshop Sessions are July 7 and 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and plants will be distributed July 28 or 31.
Presenters: Sue Cubberly, Rain Garden Network; and Greencorps Chicago staff
Location: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 North Sacramento Blvd
This workshop series is FREE and the rain garden plants will sell for $1 each. The number of plants will be determined according to size of each applicant's garden plot.
At least one person from your site must attend Sessions 1 and 2 (Maximum of 3 attendees per garden).
How To Apply
Application Requirements:
1. Complete Rain Garden Assistance Program Application
2. Must be a City of Chicago resident and site location
3. Proposed garden dimensions must be a minimum of 15 square feet and maximum 500 square feet
4. Include site sketch and a photo of your proposed site for review by horticulture and design professionals.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2007
Valid applications will be reviewed for consideration in the 2007 pilot program.
Applications received after 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 31 will not be considered.
Applicants will be informed of their acceptance by 5:00 p.m. Thursday, June 14, 2007.
Return via mail, email, or fax to:
Chicago Center for Green Technology
Attn: Katie Rehrauer
445 N. Sacramento Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60612
[Fax] 312-746-9192 or [Email] greentech@cityofchicago.org
Posted by Ron Wolford at 1:00 PM |
