Instructor: Caitlee Greene is a passionate gardener and learner. As a Georgia native, she was introduced to backyard gardening at a young age, and has developed an interest in native plants, rain gardening, and wildlife habitat creation during her time in Aiken. While managing an Aiken horse farm and becoming a certified Master Gardener, she developed further gardening and land management skills. With a passion for sharing knowledge, she now owns an equine bodywork and property consulting business, Greene Roots LLC, traveling the Southeast to help horses and landowners. Description: Rain Gardening is one of many solutions for stormwater management, involving beautiful gardens that can support wildlife, soil erosion, and filter rain water. Learn to see where water flows on land, what sites may benefit from these systems, and how to install them on your own property. We will discuss what rain gardens are, how to select a location, materials, plants, and other installation tips. Other options for the management of runoff will also be discussed. Leave with more confidence in your ability to mitigate your stormwater impact.