{"id":714,"date":"2017-07-04T10:23:33","date_gmt":"2017-07-04T14:23:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1181.bae.ncsu.edu\/workshops-conferences\/?page_id=714"},"modified":"2026-06-08T11:37:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T15:37:22","slug":"rg-201","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bae.ncsu.edu\/workshops-conferences\/rg-201\/","title":{"rendered":"Rain Garden Certification"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n<div class=\"has-custombg-six-background-color wp-block-ncst-button-spotlight\">\n    <div class=\"button-spotlight__container\">\n          <div class=\"button-spotlight__icon-container ncst-icon\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M443.74,126.48H68.27c0,16.15-13.09,29.25-29.25,29.25v200.11c16.15,0,29.25,13.09,29.25,29.25h246.42l.82-4.9-10-1.3-.28-9.8H81.35c-4.59-12.1-14.22-21.74-26.32-26.32v-173.95c12.1-4.59,21.74-14.22,26.32-26.32h349.31c4.59,12.1,14.22,21.74,26.32,26.32v173.95c-12.1,4.59-21.74,14.22-26.32,26.32h-13.45l-1.21,10.5-10,.6.84,4.9h36.9c0-16.15,13.09-29.25,29.25-29.25v-200.11c-16.15,0-29.25-13.09-29.25-29.25Z\" \/><polygon points=\"2.48 88.23 2.48 421.33 308.64 421.33 311.98 401.33 22.48 401.33 22.48 108.23 489.52 108.23 489.52 401.33 409.65 401.33 413.09 421.33 509.52 421.33 509.52 88.23 2.48 88.23\" \/><g><rect x=\"107.52\" y=\"177.51\" width=\"295.97\" height=\"16.25\" \/><rect x=\"107.52\" y=\"224.49\" width=\"295.97\" height=\"16.25\" \/><rect x=\"107.51\" y=\"272.32\" width=\"168.08\" height=\"16.23\" \/><rect x=\"107.51\" y=\"317.82\" width=\"168.08\" height=\"16.23\" \/><\/g><circle cx=\"361.2\" cy=\"324.55\" r=\"26.75\" \/><path d=\"M421.89,299.76l-13.25-6.84-.85-14.96-14.1-1.71-6.84-12.39-14.1,4.7-11.11-9.83-11.54,8.98-13.68-3.85-6.84,13.25-14.96.85-1.71,14.1-12.39,6.84,4.7,14.1-9.83,11.11,8.98,11.11-3.85,13.68,13.25,6.84.85,14.96,14.1,1.71,6.84,12.39,14.1-4.7,11.11,9.83,11.11-8.98,13.68,3.85,6.84-13.25,14.96-.85,1.71-14.1,12.39-6.84-4.7-14.1,10.26-11.11-8.98-11.11,3.85-13.68ZM361.2,360.88c-20.09,0-36.33-16.24-36.33-36.33s16.24-36.33,36.33-36.33,36.33,16.24,36.33,36.33-16.24,36.33-36.33,36.33Z\" \/><polygon points=\"393.5 388.91 390.16 395.38 383.15 393.41 373.91 390.81 366.38 396.89 360.51 401.63 354.86 396.63 347.6 390.21 338.38 393.28 331.33 395.63 327.74 389.13 324.32 382.93 310.34 465.59 334.7 447.64 351.8 472.43 360.78 419.86 370.18 472.43 387.27 446.79 411.64 464.74 396.88 382.35 393.5 388.91\" \/><\/svg>\n\n      <\/div>\n        <div class='button-spotlight__content-container'>\n      <h2 class=\"button-spotlight__heading\">Rain Garden Certified Professionals List<\/h2>\n            \n<div class=\"is-style-secondary wp-block-ncst-button\">\n      <a\n        class=\"ncst-block__button-link btn\"\n        href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1unNsp1psnRJEjV9uoJ0LjhkzgrugVI8S67Q-KycOYuE\/edit?usp=sharing\"\n        data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\"\n                      >\n                  <span class=\"text\">See the list<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n              <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Each workshop is unique. The information below is provided for general information about the workshop. Please reference the registration website for specific information about the individual workshop.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"is-text wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n    \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\">\n      <a\n        class=\"ncst-block__button-link btn\"\n        href=\"#rain-garden-resources\"\n        data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\"\n                      >\n                  <span class=\"text\">Jump to Resources<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n              <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-labeled-section wp-block-ncst-featured-content ncst-featured-content is-card-style layout-three-column\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__background\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__container\">\n             <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__content\">\n        \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-featured-content\"><div class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-cta\">\n  \n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n      \n\n      \n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/cvent.me\/V2xQxM\"\n  >\n  \n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\"\n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-8640\"\n            alt=\"Students lay out an appropriate plant design and spacing\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/bae.ncsu.edu\/workshops-conferences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/Rain-Garden_Student-Layout-3-scaled.jpg\"\n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; object-position: 4% 6%\"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/bae.ncsu.edu\/workshops-conferences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/Rain-Garden_Student-Layout-3-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/bae.ncsu.edu\/workshops-conferences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/Rain-Garden_Student-Layout-3-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bae.ncsu.edu\/workshops-conferences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/Rain-Garden_Student-Layout-3-1067x800.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/bae.ncsu.edu\/workshops-conferences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/Rain-Garden_Student-Layout-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bae.ncsu.edu\/workshops-conferences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/Rain-Garden_Student-Layout-3-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bae.ncsu.edu\/workshops-conferences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/Rain-Garden_Student-Layout-3-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                        <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Rain Garden Workshop<\/h3>\n              \n\n              \n\t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Nothing Scheduled At This Time<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\"><span class=\"text\">This workshop, led by experienced installers from NC State University Extension, will familiarize participants with the installation and maintenance of different kinds of Stormwater Control Measures and instruct on how to properly design and install many of the practices.<br><br>More Information<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Workshop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The need for qualified stormwater SCM installers is growing. As homeowners and property managers become more aware of the rules and regulations related to built-upon area (BUA) stormwater management and their related obligations and rights regarding the transfer of property, many are choosing to manage the runoff and reduce BUA with rain gardens and other stormwater BMPs. Rain gardens, one of the most common installations, are shallow depressions and serve as landscape features that can effectively collect and treat stormwater and reduce localized flooding. Rain gardens can be integrated into the existing landscape as a retrofit or be included in the initial landscaping plan. To effectively manage stormwater, rain gardens must be accurately sized and properly constructed. This 1-day workshop will present a method for sizing and designing rain gardens and will detail proper construction techniques. Participants will have the opportunity to take an exam and become certified in rain garden design and installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This workshop, led by experienced installers from NC State University &#8211; Cooperative Extension, will familiarize participants with the installation and maintenance of different kinds of stormwater BMPs and to certify qualification to properly design and install many of the practices. This workshop takes place rain or shine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a result of this training you will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understand why stormwater needs to be managed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand the importance of properly-designed practices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand the principles of rain garden location, construction, and maintenance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn how to properly design and size rain gardens and other BMPs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be able to select appropriate vegetation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design, build, and plant a small rain garden.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be eligible to take a test at the conclusion of the training to be certified in rain garden design and installation.<a id=\"WSA.RG201\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Should Attend<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This workshop is tailored to professionals that design, install or maintain rain gardens and other stormwater Best Management Practices and following groups of individuals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Commercial and Residential Landscapers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Landscape Architects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design Engineers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Homeowners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Homeowner Association Members<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Property Managers and Owners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teachers and Educators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Master Gardeners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Town and City Stormwater Managers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Those Interested in Learning About Rain Gardens and Their Benefits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Bring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants will be installing a rain garden and should dress accordingly. This workshop takes place RAIN or SHINE. Recommended items include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Closed-toe shoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long pants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rain gear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gloves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunscreen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bug Spray<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-fancy-paragraph-fifty is-text wp-block-ncst-fancy-paragraph\">\n      \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-fp-accompaniment\">\n    \n<div class=\"has-custombg-one-text-color wp-block-ncst-fp-icon\">\n      <div class=\"ncst-fact has-custombg-one-text-color\">\n              <span class=\"ncst-icon\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M8.0672 16.5937V20.1909H3.98438V14.7291H3.39329L3.07642 9.57L4.72735 8.80359C5.08101 9.02753 5.48705 9.15516 5.90523 9.17383C6.32342 9.19249 6.73922 9.10154 7.11142 8.91L7.41329 13.785L7.47235 14.7286L7.55251 16.0359L7.58767 16.5923L8.0672 16.5937Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><path d=\"M8.06723 13.7855V14.7291H8.06395L8.00488 13.7855H8.06723Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><path d=\"M6.01367 8.39999C7.07445 8.39999 7.93555 7.37249 7.93555 6.10312C7.93555 4.83374 7.07586 3.80624 6.01367 3.80624C4.95148 3.80624 4.0918 4.83374 4.0918 6.10312C4.0918 7.37249 4.95336 8.39999 6.01367 8.39999Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><path d=\"M8.06723 13.7855V14.7764L8.06395 14.7291L8.00488 13.7855H8.06723Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><path d=\"M15.9952 13.7855L15.9361 14.7291H15.9329V13.7855H15.9952Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><path d=\"M20.9236 9.57L20.6068 14.7291H20.0157V20.19H15.9329V16.5938H16.4124L16.4475 16.0373L16.5277 14.73L16.5868 13.7864L16.8854 8.91985C17.2192 9.0901 17.5888 9.17832 17.9635 9.17719C18.4065 9.17506 18.8405 9.05205 19.2188 8.82141L20.9236 9.57Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><path d=\"M17.9622 8.39999C19.0229 8.39999 19.884 7.37249 19.884 6.10312C19.884 4.83374 19.0243 3.80624 17.9622 3.80624C16.9 3.80624 16.0403 4.83374 16.0403 6.10312C16.0403 7.37249 16.9018 8.39999 17.9622 8.39999Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><path d=\"M15.9952 13.7855L15.9361 14.7291L15.9329 14.7764V13.7855H15.9952Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><path d=\"M16.3233 8.43985L16.291 8.98126L15.9952 13.7855H15.9329V14.7764L15.856 16.0008H14.9893V24H9.01082V16.0008H8.1441L8.06723 14.7764V13.7855H8.00488L7.71191 9.0136L7.67676 8.43985L10.0993 7.3186C10.6564 7.67003 11.3009 7.85851 11.9596 7.86274C12.6183 7.86696 13.2651 7.68676 13.8268 7.34251L16.3233 8.43985Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><path d=\"M8.00488 13.7855H8.06723V14.7764L8.06395 14.7291L8.00488 13.7855Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><path d=\"M15.9952 13.7855L15.9361 14.7291L15.9329 14.7764V13.7855H15.9952Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><path d=\"M14.797 3.36328C14.797 5.21812 13.5365 6.72422 11.9845 6.72422C10.4324 6.72422 9.16821 5.21812 9.16821 3.36328C9.16821 1.50844 10.4277 0 11.9835 0C13.5393 0 14.797 1.50562 14.797 3.36328Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg>\n\n        <\/span>\n                              <h2 class=\"fact__heading\">Our Instructors<\/h2>\n                            <p class=\"fact__support\">\n                      Lead: Mitch Woodward\n                  <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"text-only wp-block-ncst-fp-accompaniment\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This workshop is led by experienced rain garden installers. Current instructors are&nbsp;faculty from NC State University&#8217;s Department of Biological &amp; Agricultural Engineering and faculty from NC Cooperative Extension Services.<\/p>\n\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Payment Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Registration Fees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Certification Fee &#8211; $200.00 <br>Non-Certification Fee &#8211; $30.00<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Registration fee includes lunch and the NC State University Rain Garden Manual<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Payment Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We accept Visa, Mastercard, and American Express for payment of your registration fee. Or you may send us a check made payable to <strong>NCSU &#8211; BAE<\/strong>. Mail to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NCSU-BAE<br>Campus Box 7625<br>Raleigh, NC 27695<br>Attn: Workshop Coordinators<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cancellation and Refund Policy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cancellation requests should be sent to&nbsp;<strong>bae_training@ncsu.edu<\/strong>&nbsp;for processing. The cancellation request must be submitted at least thirty-one (31) days before the date of the workshop to receive a full refund. Cancellation requests made between thirty (30) days and eight (8) days before the date of the workshop will receive a full refund minus a $25 administrative processing fee. Any cancellation requests made on or within seven (7) days of the workshop will be ineligible for a refund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attendee substitutions from within the same company may be made at any time at no cost. Please send an email to&nbsp;<strong>bae_training@ncsu.edu<\/strong>&nbsp;with the name of the current registrant and the name and email address of the new registrant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Severe Weather<\/strong> <strong>Cancellation and Refund Policy<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the event of severe weather, this workshop may be postponed or canceled at the discretion of the workshop instructors and coordinators. If the workshop is postponed, you may receive a refund if you are unable to attend the newly scheduled date, time, and location. Please contact <strong>bae_training@ncsu.edu<\/strong> if you are unable to attend the rescheduled workshop. If the workshop is canceled, you will receive a full refund.&nbsp;If the workshop is postponed or canceled, the workshop instructors and coordination staff are not responsible for participants not meeting their PDHs or CEUs requirements with their various professional licensing boards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Certification Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To receive the certification, attendees must attend the workshop and then receive a score of at least 80% on an examination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This certification is awarded by NC State University Cooperative Extension and is housed in the Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All participants who pass an examination at the end of the course will be certified by NC State Cooperative Extension<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rain-garden-resources\">Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"has-custombg-one-background-color wp-block-ncst-button-spotlight\">\n    <div class=\"button-spotlight__container\">\n          <div class=\"button-spotlight__icon-container ncst-icon\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6.18422 0V1.99031H4.19391V3.98438H2.20312V24H17.8158V22.0083H19.8075V20.018H21.7969V0H6.18422ZM16.8548 23.0391H3.16266V4.94531H4.19391V22.0083H16.8548V23.0391ZM18.8466 21.0469H5.15625V2.95312H6.1875V20.018H18.8466V21.0469ZM20.8373 19.0566H7.14516V0.960938H20.8373V19.0566Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><path d=\"M18.9554 3.04172H8.90723V3.80344H18.9554V3.04172Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><path d=\"M18.9554 7.48593H8.90723V8.24765H18.9554V7.48593Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><path d=\"M18.9554 5.24391H8.90723V6.00563H18.9554V5.24391Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><path d=\"M18.9554 9.68813H8.90723V10.4498H18.9554V9.68813Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><path d=\"M18.9554 11.9297H8.90723V12.6914H18.9554V11.9297Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" 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