Every time it rains, stormwater carries nutrients from fertilizers, bacteria from pet waste, and chemicals from herbicides and pesticides from our homes to local waterways. Using a rain barrel at home is a way to reduce stormwater pollution and conserve water. Rainwater harvested by a rain barrel can be used to water gardens and landscapes. A single rain barrel can collect over 2,500 gallons of water per year, save residents money on their water bills, and reduce stormwater utility fees in some localities too.
The James River Association and Rivanna Stormwater Education are hosting a rain barrel workshop at Starr Hill Downtown at Dairy Market in Charlottesville on Tuesday, April 30, at 6:00 pm. Staff members will instruct workshop participants on how to assemble and install rain barrels at home. The registration fee for the workshop is $50 and each registration comes with a 55-gallon drum, RainRecycle rain barrel kit from The Rain Barrel Depot, and native plant from Reedy Creek Environmental.
Event Details:
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 6:00 pm
Location: Starr Hill Downtown, 946 Grady Avenue, Suite 101, Charlottesville, Virginia
Fee: $50.00
**IMPORTANT** You MUST have a vehicle capable of bringing the rain barrel(s) home with you! Dimensions of each barrel are 22.5" x 33.5"