RAIN GARDENS WITHIN THE WATERSHED
Ryerson Woods Conservation Area Welcome Center
21950 N. Riverwoods Rd., Deerfield, IL
There are two rain gardens at the Welcome Center. The larger of the two is located in the center of the circular driveway in front of the building. The second rain garden is on the south side of the building next to the downspout and bird feeders.
Visit the Welcome Center web site.
Village of Lincolnshire
The Village of Lincolnshire has constructed two rain gardens that are accessible to the public. One is located at Rivershire Nature Center (pictured at left) at 45 Londonderry Lane. The other is on the east side of Memorial Park off of Riverwoods and Route 22. The rain garden at Rivershire Nature Center is used as a teaching tool by School District 103.
Prairie Crossing
Entrance to the property: intersection of Route 45 and Buckley Road (Route 137), Grayslake, IL
Around 40-50 of the residential lots in this nationally recognized “conservation community” have rain gardens. There is also a 20,000 square foot public rain garden in the cul-de-sac at the intersection of Prairie Trail and Goldenrod Streets (photo at right). Installed in late 2001, this garden is both beautiful and functional – it filters the stormwater of eight nearby homes.
Visit the Prairie Crossing web site.
Cumberland School
700 East Golf Rd., Des Plaines, IL
Please note: when school is in session, it is best to access the garden from the rear entrance to school property at the intersection of Rand Rd. and Third Ave. in Des Plaines.
Known as "Cumberland Prairie", this 12,000 square foot garden was planted in 1999 by Cumberland students, parents, and teachers. Ken Schaefer, naturalist at Oakton Community College, donates his time to maintain the garden.
The photo at left shows the Cumberland rain garden on the left side of the image and the school playfields on the right.
Barefoot Bay Aquatic Center
Mundelein Park District
1461 N Midlothian Rd., Mundelein, IL
The small rain garden pictured at right can be seen from the aquatic center parking lot. It's located on the south side of the metal fence next to the parking lot.
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RAIN GARDENS OUTSIDE OF THE WATERSHED
Private Residence
168 Elm Ave., Elmhurst, IL
Marcus de la Fleur of the Conservation Design Forum has transformed his home into a virtual watershed friendly landscaping demonstration site. Mr. de la Fleur's property includes a rain garden in the backyard.
Learn more on Mr. de la Fleur's web site.
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Know of other rain gardens on public property that could be included on this web page? Email us a description and address.
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