On Tuesday, September 29, from 3-4 p.m., Morris Arboretum will host a workshop for the Philadelphia Water Department’s “Rain Check” program, which helps Philadelphia residents manage storm water at their homes. Designed to increase permeable surfaces and capture rain water in the city, this program offers participants a free rain barrel and/or a downspout planter, rain garden or porous paving installed at a reduced price. To learn more and to register, visit http://www.phillywatersheds.org/whats_in_it_for_you/residents/raincheck/signup Guests must register in advance to participate in and attend the workshop.

This program is funded by the Philadelphia Water Department and managed by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society in partnership with the Sustainable Business Network (SBN).