Public Program - Renaissance Park: Managing Stormwater and Urban Pollution with Native Plants
Public Welcome Family Friendly Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Public Restroom Lots of Physical Activity
It's another installment of our Green Infrastructure Walking Tour Series! Come to Renaissance Park to learn about the environmental benefits of this popular urban greenspace. This is an excellent opportunity to see three examples of green stormwater infrastructure: the green roof, the rain garden/bioretention, and the built wetland. We will also discuss some of the environmental history of the site and current management strategies for various plant communities. Renew your love for this hard-working, dynamic landscape tucked away in the heart of our city.
Bio: Lyn Rutherford is a Natural Resource Supervisor for the City of Chattanooga. She manages the City's green stormwater infrastructure as well as other specialized landscapes like pollinator gardens and riparian buffers. She studied biology at Warren Wilson College and has experience with trailwork, invasive plant management, endangered species conservation and research, habitat restoration, residential gardening with native plants, and stormwater management. She is a volunteer for the Tennessee Valley Wild Ones and her labor union SEIU 205.