Come learn about rain water harvesting and build a 55 gallon rain barrel.
We are lucky to have a reasonable amount of precipitation here in the Elk Valley, but it tends to come in spurts. Learn how to capture and store water in this 3 hour workshop.
Rain barrels are excellent for improving water access when you do not have a water source nearby.
Rain Harvesting Workshop & Barrel Build
6:30-9:30pm Monday, May 16, 2016
$65 Includes Class, Barrel, Parts and Use of Tools
Silver Rock – 1500 McDonald Ave, Fernie
You’ll Get
- a rain barrel to take home
- the pieces needed to make the rain barrel
- use of the necessary tools
- information on water harvesting
- see a rain capture system in action
- meet some new friends
I’ll Provide
- one barrel & parts
- drop off of your barrel locally (if needed)
- tea
- a warm & dry place to work
- a presentation on rain harvesting
- construction guidance
- emailed notes, parts list & suppliers list
To Bring
- safety glasses
- travel mug
- have a barrel location in mind
- notebook (optional)
You’ll Need at Home
- cinder blocks, flat rocks, bricks or a stand
- tin snips or a reciprocating saw to cut your downspout
To Register
Registration Deadline is Thursday, May 12, so that we can source parts. Due to buying supplies up front, registration is not refundable, but is transferable.
If you have any questions please email annekeery {at} gmail {dot} com.
Registration is two steps:
- Click the Paypal Button and follow the check out there.
- Fill in the form below.