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Registration for this event is open from: Dec 19, 2011 12:00 PM - Feb 24, 2012 12:00 PM
Category Rain Garden Workshops
Where: Portland Expo Center , 2060 N. Marine Drive, Portland, OR 97217 (US).

The Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center is a first-class multi-purpose facility that has become the region's primary destination for for consumer public shows, trade shows and public events.

The Portland Home and Garden Show is the largest show of its kind in the northwest. This is the one place where you can shop and compare, purchase new products and plan entire building projects-all under one roof.
Date: Feb 25, 2012
Time: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Event description:

Learn how to construct your own rain garden! Attend this workshop & get a FREE Admission Pass ($10 value) to enjoy the Portland Home & Garden Show that same day!

Important Notes About this Workshop Location:
There is an $8.00 fee to park in the Expo Center lot. Save money (and reduce your footprint) by taking the MAX Yellow Line! Click here for more detail on the MAX Yellow Line. You can also call TriMet's IMAX information number at 503-962-7660. For more information about getting to the Expo Center (map, directions, parking info), visit http://www.expocenter.org

Detailed Workshop Description:

This workshop explores the critical role rain gardens can play in urban stream restoration, all while adding beautiful landscaping to your yard. You will learn how to site, plan, and build your own rain garden.

You will learn how to assess your site to determine the best location and size, calculate impervious surfaces, determine soil suitability, choose appropriate plants, and how to maintain your new rain garden. You will also receive a comprehensive manual that shows all the steps to constructing a rain garden.

Admission Pass is given to participants after the workshop.

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