Protecting Northern Michigan's Water Resources

Interactive Rain Garden Mural

In 2023, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council contracted with artist Sarah Landstrom under grants from the Oleson Foundation and the Petoskey Harbor Springs Community Foundation to create our Interactive Rain Garden Mural.

Extending across the East side of our building with integrated QR codes, the mural depicts the native Michigan species that live in and benefit from rain gardens. Rain gardens use native plants to help manage stormwater runoff while providing habitat for pollinators and other small species like birds, frogs, and turtles. Stop by our office at 426 Bay Street to take a self-guided tour of our mural and learn more about how rain gardens work. Scan species QR codes with your phone camera or pick up a printed guide to learn more.

Hoary Vervain

Soapberry

Lakeside Daisy

Maidenhair fern

White Cedar

Paper Birch Tree

Dwarf Lake Iris

Kalm’s St John’s Wort

Mayfly

Prickly Pear Cactus

Nodding Onion

Wood Turtle

Monarch Butterfly

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Trout Lily

Orange-belted bumblebee

Creeping Juniper

Brook Trout

Bee Balm

Small Pussytoes

Sedges

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Every dollar invested in Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council helps leverage government and foundation grants for much needed local water quality monitoring and pollution prevention, invasive species management, shoreline restoration, education, and much more.

The Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

Our employee identification number (EIN) is 38-2361745.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information herein; however, it cannot be guaranteed.

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