Plant Dane Native Plant Program

Hey Everybody,

Please check out this amazing opportunity to start a rain garden with native plantings!

Dane County and the Madison Area Municipal Stormwater Partnership (MAMSWaP) offer a limited number of 30-minute one-on-one rain garden coaching sessions for Dane County residents this spring. Participants will meet individually with a rain garden expert to examine their site using an online mapping application, determine drainage patterns, and select an optimal location for a rain garden. Experts will also assist participants with sizing and plant selection and provide on-site preparation and installation resources.

This session will focus on rain gardens that will receive water from residential downspouts. The optimal location for a residential rain garden is:

• At least 10 feet from the foundation,
• Receives at least 4 hours of sunlight/day,
• Less than 10% slope,
• In an area with adequate drainage, and
• Outside the surrounding tree canopy.

Reimbursement Opportunity: The Madison Area Municipal Stormwater Partnership (MAMSWaP) is offering participants an opportunity to receive a reimbursement of up to $50 for native plants purchased through the Plant Dane Native Plant Program and planted in their rain gardens. This reimbursement is only open to residents of MAMSWaP communities.

Registration required. To reserve a spot, visit the Event Order page.

Thanks,

Alder Conklin