Come One, Come All! - To the East Liberty 2011 Rain Garden Installation Day!

On Saturday, October 29th, from 9 AM to 1 PM, East Liberty Development, Inc. will be hosting a fun and educational volunteer work day.  Funded by the Heinz Endowments, ELDI will be installing three residential rain gardens into the East Liberty neighborhood; but they need your help to make it happen!

Curious about what a rain garden is?  They're super cool - Check it out:  http://www.raingardenalliance.org/

If you do come out on that Saturday to volunteer, you will not only make an impact on our environment/community, but you will also become familiar with rain garden design and installation.  You'll get some fresh air, get some exercise, meet new people, and eat free food! 

If you'd like to volunteer and/or have any questions please contact Loralyn Fabian, Sustainable Design Coordinator at loralyn.fabian@eastliberty.org or 412-361-8061, ext. 28.

Sign-in will be at the new Borland EcoVillage (5818 Black St.).  A light breakfast will be provided starting at 8:30 AM, and lunch will be served at 1 PM.

Note:  You do not need to bring anything to the volunteer day - Everything that is needed will be provided.  Do wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and long pants for your safety.  The majority of the excavation work will be done on a day prior to Oct. 29th with machinery - Therefore, the labor at the Oct. 29th volunteer day will be moderate, not strenuous.  This event is for adults and supervised children only.  Light rain or shine.