Rain Garden Installation at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland

Join us on Saturday, July 25th, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm for a rain garden installation at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland. This rain garden installation will be led by our youth participants in the Brook and Bloom program. Over the past several months, these students have worked hard to become certified Master Rain Gardeners. After designing this garden from start to finish, all that they need to do to earn their certification is lead this installation! Register for this event to indicate your interest in participating in the installation.

What Is Brook and Bloom

The Brook & Bloom program works to address ongoing impacts of environmental injustice, stormwater flooding, limited green infrastructure, and a lack of youth workforce opportunities across Cleveland’s eastside neighborhoods.

Through this program, local youth will design, install, and maintain rain gardens at trusted, community-serving sites such as churches, schools, after-school centers, and nonprofit organizations. These rain gardens will reduce polluted runoff, improve water quality, enhance biodiversity, and expand access to nature. Participants engaged in this program will receive a stipend in recognition of their volunteer efforts, be empowered to take action, and acquire transferable skills in green economies, project management, and meaningful leadership skills.

General

What to bring: Volunteers of all experience levels are welcome. We will have limited gloves and hand tools available, but if you have your own garden tools, please feel free to bring those along! Please wear closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing that you do not mind getting a little dirty, and consider bringing water and/or snacks for your comfort!

Parking: Parking is available in the UUCC parking lot on West and East Belvior Oval.