Final Rain Barrel Workshop for 2009

Registration is open for the final workshop of 2009.  Saturday, Nov 14th at the Davis Arboretum from 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required, please.You may register by sending an email to  Tia Gonzales gonzats@auburn.edu - Please understand that space is limited. Register early to assure a seat.The cost of the workshop is $25.00, which can be paid on the day of the workshop. Correct cash or check, made to ACES.

The fee covers the cost of materials for one rain barrel. The workshop is free. Special thanks to SWaMP for providing the funds to make these workshops possible. Please visit http://www.aces.edu/dept/fisheries/aww/swamp/ to learn more about how SWaMP is working to protect our water quality and provide education for all citizens. Public involvement in SWaMP is welcome and encouraged. We all drink the same water.

Workshop participants will learn about watersheds, local watershed issues, storm water and it’s effects on water quality. We’ll introduce various forms of rain water harvesting and talk about why rain barrels can be an extremely valuable part of an integrated approach to rain water harvesting. We’ll show you how to build a simple, inexpensive and easy to maintain rain barrel.. Then you’ll be able to build your very own rain barrel,with the tools and materials provided. There will be several trainers there to help folks that are unfamiliar with using power tools. Be prepared to get a little dirty and have a lot of fun. And don’t forget that a 55 gal plastic barrel may not fit into your trunk. Please check our website for more info and workshop postings in 2010. Note that the Clean Water Partnership is sponsoring workshops in Montgomery. http://www.aces.edu/waterquality/raincatchers/index.html  See you at the downspout!