Rain Gardens Are a Practical, Ecological And Theological Solution For Houses Of Worship

“Rain gardens, which have deeper roots than grass, “not only soak up rainwater, but they also do a little bit of filtration of the contaminants in it, preventing them from entering drinking water,” said Amanda Furcall, a landscape ecologist who helped the sisters expand their green infrastructure.”

“The rain gardens also satisfy a common theological thread running through many faiths: a commitment to treasure the earth created by God.”

“Bell said that every year, depending on the amount of rain, the five rain gardens at the Unitarian church redirect between 600,000 and 900,000 gallons of rainwater that would otherwise go into the sewer system back into the soil.”

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