I’m Ready for a Rain Garden!
Congratulations! You’ve made a great choice. Pick your path below, and begin your journey.
RAIN GARDEN STEPS FOR SUCCESS
- Educate Yourself
- Envision/Design Your Garden
- Dig away! Or hire a professional
EDUCATE YOURSELF
- Explore the RainSmart website
- Watch Rain Gardens 101 for a crash course
- Watch Rain Barrels 101. Get the scoop!
- Get a consultation
- Read the manuals
- Join the Facebook discussion groups
Rouge only (for Rouge residents)
Southeast Michigan (for everyone!) - Learn by doing! Volunteer to build or maintain rain gardens.
ENVISION YOUR RAIN GARDEN
- Detroit resident?
Check out Rain Gardens to the Rescue - Live anywhere in southeast Michigan, including Detroit?
Check out the Master Rain Gardener Training Program. Free self-paced option now available!
HIRE A PROFESSIONAL
FUNDING FOR YOUR RAIN GARDEN
2022/2023 funding: 12 residential rain gardens located in Detroit, Redford, Highland Park, and/or Dearborn’s South End, with ~$25,000 in funding through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Apply by October 30th 2022 for increased likelihood of funding; applications accepted on an ongoing basis.
Live outside the priority communities? Please still apply! Your application may help us obtain additional funding in the future for your community.
Need help with the application?
Call 734-927-4900 or email RainSmart@therouge.org
Future funding? We’re working on it! The more people we know who are looking for funding, the better for future grant applications. Fill out the application above, and we’ll do our best to support you.
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