In the Weaverville Community Center
[60 Lakeshore Drive, Albert Weaver Room]

Our region is experiencing extreme weather events more frequently, from micro-droughts to downpours. What is a gardener to do? Join RiverLink’s Director of Programs Renee Fortner to learn about “planting the rain”—that is, incorporating a rain garden—to create beautiful and resilient landscapes in the time of a changing climate.

Renee will discuss how to harness the rain that lands on your roof and keep it onsite where it can nourish your plants and recharge groundwater. Not only does this practice conserve potable water and build resilience against drought, but it also prevents polluted runoff from reaching our local streams. 

Renee holds a Master of Science in Biology and professional certificates in both stormwater BMP inspection and maintenance and residential rain garden design. As an avid river paddler, naturalist, and home gardener, she is continually reminded of how the environment around us and, thus, our daily lives are affected by access to clean, abundant water. Through her position at RiverLink, she works with communities and local governments to collaboratively address water-related issues across the French Broad River Watershed.

All are welcome to attend. The garden club will not provide refreshments this month, but feel free to bring your own lunch, snack, or beverages to enjoy immediately following the program, if you’d like. The business meeting will begin soon thereafter.

Club of Weaverville is a co-ed, non-profit organization open to everyone. For more information on what we do, becoming a member, or supporting the club, visit our website.