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Let’s Turn Water Problems into Water Solutions

with Chris Anderson and Madison Wisniewski

Some yards have “too much” water, while others dry out quickly. We'll explore the benefits of rain gardens and bioswales, how to put them in our yards, and how to best use rain barrels.

Some yards have “too much” water, while others dry out quickly.  In this talk we’ll explore why native plant landscapes in the wild don’t need ongoing irrigation — and how features like rain gardens and bioswales can help both wet and dry sites to soak up water, create important habitat for native birds and beneficial insects, and slow down fertility loss — all while beautifying landscapes with privacy, color and edible elements.  Learn why rain gardens are so important and how to put one or more in your own yard. Learn how to best utilize rain barrels, too.  

Chris Anderson 
Chris Anderson has been gardening since 1994 and practicing Permaculture since 1996.  Chris celebrates native plants and their interconnections with people and nature, including the Polyphemus moth caterpillars he raises.  While in Northern Arizona, Chris won awards including the Norman B. Herkanham Award for educating citizens about utilizing native plants in landscapes.  Chris’s company, Catch the Water LLC, co-creates rain gardens, native plant gardens, and Permaculture gardens with people who enjoy connection and love to learn.  Chris also offers celebratory tree / garden planting events for special occasions like birthdays and graduation parties.

Madison Wisniewski
As the Conservation Implementation Specialist for Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District, Madison Wisniewski works with residents, local partners, and other Franklin County entities to implement various conservation practices across the county. As a certified Master Rain Gardener, she focuses on assisting residents and communities with installing rain gardens and other stormwater management tools to better improve water quality. Madison graduated from Ohio University in 2018 with a BS in Environmental Geography. 

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