Rain gardens, or more formally, bioretention areas, are low or depressed areas in the landscape where rainwater is directed so that it can sit and be infiltrated into the ground after storm events. These gardens have well-drained, sandy soils, and are planted with a suite of native flowers, shrubs, and trees, to absorb nutrients and pollutants from the runoff and provide important habitat for insects and birds.

Past Projects:

• Hillsmere Bioretention and Sand Seepage Wetlands
• Maryland Department of Agriculture Bioretention Areas
• Anne Arundel County Department of Health Rain Garden
• Riva Trace Baptist Church Bioretention and Rain Gardens
• Community rain gardens on Beard’s Creek (part of CBT Targeted Watershed Initiative)
• Lincoln Rd. Bioretention Area - partner with Spa Creek Conservancy