Past Webcasts

Rain Gardens: The tricky, the watery, and the inspiring

(11am CT, 10am MT, 9am PT)

Rain gardens are an increasingly popular addition to local landscapes with benefits to rivers, lakes, and streams. For some people, though, the logistics of installation remain daunting. In this episode, we’re joined by the creator and instructor of Michigan’s Master Rain Gardener certification class to learn about challenges they’ve encountered (both technical and behavioral) and the solutions they’ve uncovered.

Guest

Susan Bryan

Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office

Rain Garden Coordinator

Susan Bryan created and teaches the Master Rain Gardener class at Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office. The program became a state-wide certification in 2015, and has spread to the Great Lakes western states including – gasp! – Canada! And Ohio! Over 2,000 rain gardens have been built by homeowners on her advice – by the industrious and spectacular Master Rain Gardeners. Susan has a master’s degree in landscape architecture from the University of Michigan, Certifications in Volunteer Administration and Social Marketing, and is a Master Gardener. She received the Deep Roots Award from Wild Ones Ann Arbor, the Big Splash Award from the Huron River Watershed Council, and the Powerful Place-Based Partnership Award from the SEMIS for her education work.