Do You Know Game Instructions 1. Print out the slide show 2. Cut out the questions found on every other page to be 4 inches wide and 4.5 inches high. (It helps to pencil in the number from the lower right corner of the slide onto the back of the question) 3. Laminate the slides with pictures and the questions. 4. Match the slides with pictures to the questions(the numbers on the back of the questions should match the numbers on the corner of the picture slides) 5. Use clear tape to tape the top edge of the questions onto the picture slides so that they cover the answers, but do not cover “Do you know…” and can flip up to reveal the answers. 6. Multiple copies of the last page can be printed as an answer sheet in order to track success and award prizes.

Do you know… It goes directly into storm sewers which empty into surface waters, such as rivers and lakes, often without treatment. 1

What happens to stormwater that runs off of hard surfaces (buildings or paved areas) after it enters the streets? 1

Do you know… A raingarden is a perennial garden with depressions that are designed to catch, treat, and infiltrate rainwater runoff. 2

What a raingarden is? 2

Do You Know… B) 925 gallons of water 3

How many gallons of water run off from a 1,500 square foot roof during one 1-inch rain event? A) 50 gallons B) 925 gallons C) 10,000 gallons 3

Do You Know… C) 9,000 gallons. This would be enough water to fill a large tanker truck! 4

How much water a 10 ft. x 10 ft. raingarden can capture in a year? A) 90 gallons B) 900 gallons C) 9,000 gallons 4

Do You Know… B) Rainwater should drain out of a raingarden and percolate into the groundwater in less than 2 days. 5

How long a raingarden stays wet after it rains? A) Ten minutes B) Less than 2 days C) One week 5

Do you know… C) 500 pounds of algae 6

How many pounds of algae will grow in a lake from one pound of phosphorus? A) 5 pounds B) 50 pounds C) 500 pounds 6

Do You Know… Reduced pollution to our lakes, rivers and wetlands Reduced flooding Help recharging our groundwater (drinking) supplies Trapped sediments, nutrients & pollutants More habitat, food, and cover for wildlife Added natural beauty 7

Three benefits of having raingardens? 7

Do you know… Reduce watering needs Reduce soil compaction Reduce use of fertilizers and pesticides Reduce flooding Prevent erosion Increase habitat Filter out pollution Absorb stormwater run-off Reduce maintenance Add beauty 8

Four benefits of planting native plants? 8

Do you know… Perennial plants have long roots (some grow up to 14 feet!), which continuously die off and regenerate. This increases the organic content in soil and creates micro-pathways in the soil that make it more porous. 9

How perennial plants help increase the infiltration of stormwater? 9

Do you know… Soil can be amended by adding mulch, sand, or compost when preparing the garden bed. It is important to check infiltration rates before planting a raingarden. 10

What can be done to improve drainage if the soil is compacted or clay-rich when planning a raingarden? 10

Do you know… 1. Analyze your property to plan a raingarden location. 2. Size your raingarden 3. Prepare the soil and garden bed, as needed to collect and drain water 4. Select plants 5. Install plants 6. Maintain your raingarden 7. Show off your raingarden to your neighbors by registering it with the Rochester Raingarden Project! 11

What steps you should take to create your own raingarden? 11

Do you know… Visit Check out “The Blue Thumb Guide to Raingardens” at the Rochester Public Library 12

Where you can look for more information about creating raingardens? 12

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