The Door County Master Gardeners continue the Growing Together Education Series this month with a program focused on rain gardens and their role in protecting local water quality.

“Rain Gardens 101” will be presented Monday, Feb. 9, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Crossroads at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay. The event will be offered as a video webinar and is free and open to the public. The program will be led by Master Gardener Karen Newbern, who will explain what rain gardens are, how they function, and how homeowners can incorporate them into residential landscapes.

Rain gardens are designed to capture and filter stormwater runoff, helping reduce pollutants while also providing habitat for butterflies, songbirds and other wildlife. Organizers say plant lists and additional resources will be available to attendees.

The Growing Together series features monthly educational programs covering a range of gardening topics for all experience levels. Presentations are based on research-supported practices aligned with Wisconsin Extension Master Gardener guidelines.

Programs are held on the second Monday of each month at Crossroads at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay, and typically last about an hour. A light social mixer with refreshments follows each session for those who wish to connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts.