Come find out about the Lost Rivers of Ward 13 and RAINscapeTO.
Monday June 12, 2017, 6:15 – 8:15 (Jane/Dundas Branch of the Toronto Public Library)
100 years ago in Ward 13 several little creeks flowed from an ancient sandbar (near the Stockyards) into Humber Bay. Today the creeks are buried under curving streets with steep ravine sides, and come above ground only in High Park – or sometimes in our basements!
In this workshop you will discover your personal Lost River, find out what happens when rain falls on your house, where it flows, and why it sometimes floods. Learn about rain garden landscaping – a new way of gardening that can help prevent flooding, restore a more natural water cycle, and enhance quality of life.
Helen Mills, founder of Toronto Green Community’s Lost Rivers program, will present the program with partners from RAINscapeTO, a new program to bring RAIN garden landscaping to Toronto. It is a collaborative project of Toronto Green Community and Lost Rivers in partnership with Miziwe Biik, Toronto Region Conservation Authority, and a network of Eco landscapers.
Co-sponsored by Our Fragile Planet, Jane/Dundas Library, Green 13 and Toronto Green Community.
