Rain Garden planted on May 10

Volunteers and NAP staff built a rain garden at the Mary Beth Doyle Park and Wetland Preserve on May 10, 2008.

The new new rain garden is near the Packard entrance. It will capture storm water that runs off the small parking lot, and channel it to a basin that contains native plants with deep roots.

The new plants will increase diversity and attract birds and butterflies.

This sunny area is a pleasant contrast to the woods south of Mallets Creek where shade-loving flowers are thriving.