Rain Barrel Workshop

Save on a Rainy Day:
KIB Hosts First Rain Barrel Workshop

On February 21st from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, KIB will host a workshop where participants will learn about the importance of rainwater conservation, learn to build a rain barrel from start to finish, and help manufacture rain barrels to be sold to the public. The proceeds from the rain barrels will go toward community tree plantings through NeighborWoods, KIB's program to plant 100,000 trees in 10 years.

In addition, each attendee will have the opportunity to take a rain barrel home! Registration for this workshop is limited and the fee is $45.00, which includes the rain barrel. To register, e-mail Sarah at sgrain@kibi.org.

Why rain barrels?

A rain barrel can save approximately 1,300 gallons of water during peak summer months.
Rain barrels reduce water pollution by reducing storm water runoff, which can contain pollutants like sediment, grease, oil and bacteria.
Rain barrels are inexpensive and easy to build and install.
Thanks to the Center for Watershed Protection for this information!