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MI Green School Guide: project catalog
Rain garden project

Rain gardens can improve local water quality and reduce flood risk. See the linked resources to explore how students can design and install a rain garden.

This project will require a team including facilities and grounds management staff, as well as students and teachers.

Contact a local Conservation District to ask where you can get native plants locally. 

MI Green Schools category:

 Environmental protection

This project impacts:

 Academics and engagement

 Grounds and infrastructure

Cost scale:

 $25 - $75 - minor purchases or fundraising necessary

 $100 - $500 - significant fundraising necessary 

Resources

For teachers and student leaders

For teachers