Rain Gardens for Headwaters: Free In Person and On-line

Scaling up Community-led Green Stormwater Infrastructure on Southern Vancouver Island Urban environments are designed to move rainwater off our roofs, roads, parking lots, and other impermeable surfaces as quickly as possible. In doing so, stormwater systems collect heat, pollutants, and speed, channeling concentrated flows into a growing network of pipes. As this altered water enters local streams and shorelines, it causes significant damage—eroding banks, degrading habitats, and posing major challenges to the health of our freshwater and coastal ecosystems. Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) offers a transformative solution, shifting our urban landscapes from hard surfaces into living sponges that absorb, filter, and slow the flow of water. By embracing GSI, we can cool and clean stormwater, enhance urban biodiversity, and support the natural water cycle—building resilience in the face of climate change. Join us to learn how Peninsula Streams and its partners are empowering communities to implement GSI solutions like rain gardens, bioswales, and permeable landscapes across Southern Vancouver Island. Discover how you can take part in restoring ecological balance—one rain garden at a time.