A “Science Monday” presentation on Monday, March 26, at Brookdale’s Lincroft campus will host three leading experts on the topic: “Why Does New Jersey Need Rain Gardens?”
Rain gardens are depressions in the ground that are planted with native trees, plants and flowers that mimic the natural absorption and pollutant filtering activities of a forest. Through design, they capture runoff for local flora and fauna, recharge ground water supplies, and reduce erosion and habitat destruction.
William Sciarappa, Head of the County Extension Department and County Agricultural Agent, will discuss his department’s plans to develop rain gardens. Thomas E. Matulewicz of the Monmouth County Master Gardeners will explain how the group helps design rain gardens.
Laurel Von Gerichten, a certified landscape designer with Laurelbrook Design, will explain how homeowners can economically create rain gardens while enhancing the “curb appeal” of their homes.
The presentation is free and open to all. A cash buffet will be available beginning at 6 pm and the presentation will start at 6:30 pm. in the Warner Student Life Center.
For further information, call 732-857-5305.
To get to Brookdale, take Parkway Exit 109 to Route 520 West (Newman Springs Road, which becomes E. Main Street at the Lincroft campus). Take the traffic circle into the campus and follow the signs to the Warner Student Life Center (SLC), where the meeting will be in the Twin Lights 1 Room. Use parking lot 7. As you walk toward the building complex, Warner will be on your left. If lot 7 is full, use parking lots 5 or 6. Click here for a campus map.
