In-person Master Rain Gardener class planned for Manchester

This residential rain garden in Manchester Township was completed in 2013. Gardener-submitted photo featured on Rainscaping Map.

by Sara Swanson

Have you thought about taking a Master Rain Gardener class in the past but not wanted to drive to Ann Arbor or do it over Zoom? Good news! River Raisin Watershed Council announced that they are holding an in-person Master Rain Gardener class in Manchester this coming spring. The class will be held over 5 class periods on the Friday afternoons of April 4, 11, 18, 25, and May 2 from 1pm to 3:30pm at Manchester District Library, 912 City Rd. There will be homework and snacks as well as optional field trips and plant-swap opportunities. There is a limit of 20 students, so register today and secure your spot. Cost is $89 per person and registration can be found at www.riverraisin.org/mrg-manchester.

Questions? Contact organizers by emailing admin@riverraisin.org or calling 517-662-8755.

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by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and founder of the Manchester Mirror.