Free Fred Talk: Flood Mitigation with Luisa Black
Saturday, December 12 at 12 PM
Fred Heutte Garden | 1000 Botetourt Gardens, Norfolk, VA
Free Admission | Donations Appreciated | Registration Required
In Hampton Roads, water is part of our identity, our landscape, and increasingly, one of our greatest challenges. As flooding becomes a more frequent concern for neighborhoods throughout our region, understanding what we can do to protect our homes, gardens, and communities has never been more important.
We're delighted to welcome back Luisa Black of the Elizabeth River Project, a Fred favorite whose engaging presentations, wealth of knowledge, and genuine enthusiasm for environmental stewardship always make for a fascinating conversation. Luisa has a wonderful ability to take complex environmental issues and make them understandable, relevant, and surprisingly empowering.
In this informative and practical Fred Talk, Luisa will explore the challenges of flooding in Hampton Roads and the ways we can work with nature rather than against it. From rain gardens and native plants to sustainable landscaping and stormwater management, she'll discuss approaches that can help absorb rainfall, reduce runoff, protect our waterways, and make our neighborhoods more resilient.
We'll also look at the larger picture: how individual choices, community initiatives, and thoughtful environmental planning can contribute to a healthier, more flood-resilient Norfolk.
Save your seat for this important conversation!
The Elizabeth River Project is one of Hampton Roads' leading environmental nonprofit organizations, dedicated to restoring and protecting the Elizabeth River and its surrounding watershed. Through environmental education, habitat restoration, community partnerships, and innovative sustainability programs, the organization works to create a healthier river and a more resilient region. Its work reminds us that protecting our waterways begins right where we live.
Fred Heutte Garden is proud to be an Elizabeth River Project River Star Business, reflecting our shared commitment to sustainability, environmental education, and responsible stewardship of our natural resources. As Norfolk's free public urban garden, we believe that gardens can be much more than beautiful spaces. They can be living examples of how thoughtful horticulture contributes to healthier communities and a healthier environment.
Whether you're a homeowner dealing with standing water, a gardener interested in sustainable practices, or simply someone who cares about the future of Hampton Roads, this is a conversation worth being part of.
Admission is free, but donations are encouraged and greatly appreciated. Your contributions help Fred Heutte Garden continue offering accessible horticultural and environmental education programs to the entire Norfolk community.
Space is limited, and registration is required.
Come learn, ask questions, and discover how even small changes can make a meaningful difference.