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State & Local Experts Make the Case for 'Why Jersey Needs Rain Gardens'

March 26 at Brookdale

 

 “Science Mondays”  will host three leading experts tackling today’s  most pressing scientific, environmental and sustainability issues -“Why does New Jersey need ‘rain gardens’?”

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Rain gardens are depressions in the ground that are planted with native trees, plants and flowers that mimic the natural absorption and pollutant filtering activities of a forest. Through design, they capture the rain runoff for local flora and fauna, recharge ground water supplies and reduce erosion and habitat destruction.

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William Sciarappa, head of the County Extension Department and County Agricultural Agent, will discuss his department’s plan to develop rain gardens. Thomas E. Matulewicz of the Monmouth County Master Gardeners will explain how the group helps design rain gardens. Laurel Von Gerichten, a certified landscape designer with her company Laurelbrook Design will explain how homeowners can economically create rain gardens while enhancing the “curb appeal” of their homes.

 

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