Let it rain: Marymount puts an eco-friendly spin on gardening

Peace & Justice

Students at Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia worked together to construct a rain garden outside of their library. The idea took root to help reduce pollution levels in water runoff and to improve water quality on campus. Learn more in this short film about the benefits—both environmental and educational—of their unique garden.

This is a web-only feature that accompanies “Go big green”, which appeared in the September 2013 issue of U.S. Catholic (Vol. 78, No. 9, pages 21-25).

Video: Courtesy of Marymount University

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