Rain Gardens
We’ve partnered with the City of Boston’s Green Infrastructure Unit to design and build two rain gardens in Franklin Park Zoo.
Rain gardens are designed to collect and absorb rainwater runoff from roofs, roads and other hard surfaces. Instead of letting the water flow into storm drains (where it can cause flooding or carry pollutants to rivers), rain gardens let the water soak into the ground naturally. Gardens are filled with native plants that help filter out pollutants, reduce erosion and provide habitat for birds, butterflies and other wildlife. At the same time, these gardens help educate our guests about the benefits of green infrastructure.
