Wilkinsburg High School Rain Garden Project

NMRWA is so excited about the amazing transformation of the vacant lot next to Wilkinsburg High School.  This project engaged the students in Wilkinsburg High School's Key Club in creating a unique green space that includes a rain garden, tree plantings, outdoor classroom and seating area, including green infrastructure that addresses stormwater runoff from the adjacent parking lot.

NMRWA directed the students throughout this project incorporating a series of design charrettes and presentations, and then the planning for construction days.  

For three days in early June, the students and the Nine Mile Run team worked from 7:30am until late afternoon to construct our largest rain garden yet!  The group also created peripheral beds and planted 5 large trees.

Stop by Wilkinsburg High School and see the transformation! Check out the KDKA news story (with video) here!

This project was made possible through a grant from the Heinz Endowments Youth Philanthropy Program.