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Rain Gardens 101 Workshop at Detroit Cristo Rey High School

Detroit Cristo Rey High School 5679 Vernor Hwy., Detroit

Learn how you can be a part of Detroit's sustainability movement and protect our waterways by planting a rain garden for FREE! Register today for this educational opportunity. Over the course of this series, you'll learn about: Detroit's water system and the role green stormwater infrastructure can play in maintaining healthy waterways and creating vibrant […]

Free

Working with Lots Workshop Series: Building Benches

Motor City Grounds Crew 16006 E. Warren St., Detroit

This workshop will guide participants through the process of constructing a simple wood bench. The hands-on component will include guiding attendees through the different aspects of the construction process, including marking and sawing lumber, drilling holes, assembling a bench, etc. Participants will have the option to choose between using hand tools or power tools.

Participants will work together to assemble a bench during the workshop, and each participant will leave with all the materials for one bench, cut to size, and the know-how to assemble at home. RSVP to secure your spot. Class size is limited!

$20

Working with Lots Workshop Series: Maintaining Perennials and Trees

Seyburn St. Memorial & Honor Garden 3747 Seyburn St., Detroit

This workshop will discuss the maintenance needs of gardens in their first two to three years, including water needs and weed identification, along with tips to suppress weeds, and techniques for weeding, pruning, mulching, and composting. The hands-on components will include weeding, pruning, and mulching. Click here to secure your spot. Class size is limited!

$5