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 hundreds, even thousands of gallons of rainwater annually, save residents money on their water bills, and reduce stormwater utility fees in some localities too.
Event Details:
Date & Time: Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 9:00 am
Location: East End Branch Library, 1200 N. 25th Street, Richmond, Virginia
Fee: $50.00
Join the James River Association for a rain barrel workshop and tree giveaway at the East End Branch Library in Richmond on Saturday, October 12, at 9:00 am. 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 Local Ecotype Richmond Natives (LERN). Following the rain barrel workshop, participants are welcome to take home a tree as part of a tree giveaway for Richmond Tree Week 2024. The tree giveaway is free and will take place from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm.
**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"