Description:
Come by and help us make this rainy garden a reality! We will be addressing stormwater issues that are a constant challenge to Portland Audubon Society’s 150 acre Wildlife Sanctuary. Learn about rainwater catchment as we install rain barrels to harvest and store water to use in our native plant nursery. We will direct runoff from a few of our downspouts away from the foundations of the building into the landscaped area in front of our breezeway. Water-loving flowering shrubs will be planted to enhance habitat for pollinators, migratory birds, and other wildlife. River rock will be added to prevent erosion, create micro-habitat for insects, and add a little manicured beauty to the landscape. Benches under the breezeway, many built from salvaged tree-fall, provide a nice gathering space where our two legged, four legged, and winged visitors can all come together.

We’ll also have supplies on hand to make stencils and decorate our new rain barrels with nature-scaped scenes. We’ll have some yummy treats to help keep our energy up, and there will be time to explore our trails and visit our wildlife hospital and educational birds and displays in the afternoon after we work.

Led by: Tom Costello, Santuary Director

Location: Audubon Society of Portland

Time: 10am-2pm