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2008
Excavation
The 2008 Contest
In the spring of 2008 project leader Nancy Cushing organized a win-a-Rain-Garden contest for the Friends of Yellow Creek. The goal was to raise community awareness about rain gardens and their many advantages.
In response to articles in local newspapers, homeowners in the watershed completed applications. A team of experts visited applicants and selected a contest winner, based on site suitability.
Pictured here are photos of site visitation, the rain garden excavation, and the rain garden preparation. The selection occurred in August, and construction was completed in early November of 2008.
Site Evaluation
Rain Garden Sponsors
John Vittum, Landscape Architect, Inc. Rain garden design.
Brett Lange, Aaron Landscaping Substrate materials.
Jerry Kusar, R.B. Stout Excavation services.
Daniel Hickin, Organic Roots Native plants.
Special Thank You
People at Summit Soil and Water Conservation District, especially:
Cindy Fink Staff for site visits
Sandy Barbic Rain garden booklets.
