# Event Details - **Event Name**: Master Rain Gardener Program: In-Person Residential Certification - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am – Thu, 03 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: This course will teach you how to manage rain water in your yard by designing and installing a rain garden.About this EventThe Residential Certification is geared toward homeowners who would like to install a rain garden in their own yard and serve as the neighborhood expert on rain gardens.2026 Late Summer In-Person Class Dates:The Master Rain Gardener (MRG) course includes five (5) classes over a five-week period. All classes will be held at the Willoughby Public Library on Thursdays from 10:00am - 1:00pm.*August 6, 2026: Class 1 - Watersheds, Stormwater, and Site SelectionAugust 13, 2026: Class 2 - Sizing and SoilsAugust 20, 2026: Class 3 - Digging and PlanningAugust 27, 2026: Class 4 - Plant Section and DesignSeptember 3, 2026: Class 5 - Final Design Student Presentations*Participants will have the opportunity to attend optional field trips to local rain gardens and nurseries after each class! Light refreshments will be provided.Unable to make all the classes? A hybrid option is available!We offer an online course that follows the same content as the in-person course. If you need to miss any classes, you can watch the online portion to keep up to date.Need-based scholarships are available!We are committed to creating a more diverse and inclusive program that is accessible to all Ohio residents. Please reach out to Laura Bonnell (lbonnell@crwp.org) to learn more about our need-based scholarship opportunities. Based on need, the course can be available for as low as $20.Completing your Master Rain Gardener CertificationThis course will provide you with the information and experience to build your own rain garden and become a Certified Master Rain Gardener. We recognize that not everyone can build a rain garden on their own property though, so you can also become certified by participating in a public rain garden installation or volunteering at a public rain garden.Upon certification, you'll receive a Master Rain Gardener t-shirt, sign, and certificate (included in the cost of registration).What is a rain garden?Rain gardens work with nature to collect and filter rainwater that runs off impervious surfaces like rooftops and driveways. Impervious surfaces lead to increases in surface runoff and often result in increased flooding and stream bank erosion. As water travels over impervious surfaces it also has the potential to pick up pollutants. Polluted stormwater runoff enters our rivers and lakes and is one of the leading threats to water quality in the U.S. Rain gardens naturally manage stormwater by infiltrating precipitation and allowing it to soak into the ground rather than sending it directly to storm sewers and nearby streams untreated. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/willoughby/master-rain-gardener-program-in-person-residential-certification/100001975852669523 - **Event Categories**: workshops, virtual, volunteering - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Willoughby Public Library & Historical Society - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 85, max: 85, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Willoughby - **state**: OH - **country**: United States - **location**: Willoughby Public Library & Historical Society - **lat**: 41.6393985 - **long**: -81.40733569999999 - **full address**: Willoughby Public Library & Historical Society, 30 East Spaulding Street, Willoughby, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Master Rain Gardener Program: In-Person Residential Certification - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/ea0831218dbf226a8f66a0cb23a9acf8c1c7158c3266d0523dd4518e22db8f08-rimg-w1200-h602-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1764742748 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Master Rain Gardener Program: In-Person Residential Certification being held? - **A:** Master Rain Gardener Program: In-Person Residential Certification takes place on Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am to Thu, 03 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Willoughby Public Library & Historical Society, 30 East Spaulding Street, Willoughby, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Master Rain Gardener Program: In-Person Residential Certification? - **A:** Master Rain Gardener Program: In-Person Residential Certification is organized by Chagrin River Watershed Partners, Inc.. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Master Rain Gardener Program: In-Person Residential Certification is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Willoughby, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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