Rain Garden Walk :: Sustainability

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Welcome to the Rain Garden Walk. This area does have uneven terrain. Located between buildings A and T, the best access to this area is at the south end of the campus or from parking lots 8, 10, or 12.

This area of the arboretum highlights that landscapes are not stagnate and over time, they adapt, they change, and they grow. Using native plants in landscapes is best practice but with our changing climate, we must think towards the future. Urban environments have higher temperatures, more pest problems, less water and higher plant stress, but it’s not all doom and gloom! Creative solutions can arise out of these constraints. What kind of sustainable gardening techniques have you seen?

On the south side of the walk, closest to parking lot 8,10 and 12, the Grounds Department is developing soil management and showcasing various garden bed builds. At the south end of the loop, noxious weed management is highlighted along with common restoration practices that are paramount for a healthy urban forest. What noxious/invasive plants do you know? If you are interested in helping the BC grounds crew create and maintain a sustainable landscape, please contact the Office of Sustainability for volunteer opportunities.

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