​​Welcome to the Toledo-Lucas County Rain Garden Initiative

The Toledo-Lucas County (TLC) Rain Garden Initiative is a partnership made up of government agencies, educational institutions, environmental organizations, businesses and private citizens, all working together to promote natural stormwater management and urban beautification in efforts to protect our local waterways and Lake Erie. Come join us!

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​Register early as class size will be limited to allow enough time for feedback and support of all the developing rain garden plans! 

​Master Rain Gardeners Needed

Upcoming Course Dates
February - 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and March 9th
Thursdays, 1 pm- 3 pm (first four classes will be offered virtually)

The last class will be held in person
​3/9/23 from 1 pm - 4 pm.

The Toledo-Lucas County Rain Garden Initiative (RGI), in partnership with the Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office will offer the second Master Rain Gardener Class in the Toledo Area.

The 5 week course will walk participants through the step-by-step plan for installing a rain garden. Upon attending all the sessions and installing a rain garden or adopting a public rain garden and providing needed restoration and maintenance for a year; participants will be certified as a Master Rain Gardner. 
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This second class is being offered at a rate of $25. Payment information will be sent to all registrants prior to the first class. Course materials and technical assistance will be provided.

If you are available and interested in certifying as a Master Rain Gardener, please RSVP by January 25th.