Wanted to make sure that folks are aware of this upcoming opportunity to see first-hand how you can remake your yard to be rainwater-friendly. I went on the guided tour last year and it was absolutely fascinating!
*********************************************************** 3rd Annual Marcy Holmes Rainwater resource Recycling Tours Saturday, August 6th (guided tours: 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.) Meet at University Lutheran Church of Hope, 601 SE 13th Ave. in parking lot (free parking in lot) Learn to use rain water as a valuable resource via raingardens, rain barrels, pervious pavement and green roof technology to increase the health of your watershed. See examples throughout the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood. Also available - Self Guided Tours between August 5th - 7th; Begin at 706 14th Ave. SE., look for self guided tour brochures in project mailbox next to "Marcy Holmes Rainwater Resource Recycling Tour" sign. Project funded by matching grants from the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization. For more information, contact The Kestrel Design Group, Inc. at 952 928-9600 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] *********************************************************** Having recently installed a rain barrel and started a small rain garden in my yard, I can say for certain this is worth the work (and it's really not that much work), whether you apply for a stormwater fee rebate or not. I'm looking forward now to getting additional garden ideas so I can start thinking expansion and also learning more about pervious paving so I can make sure to use that when I eventually replace my crumbling front walk. Mark Snyder Windom Park REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
