Rain Barrel Discovery: Explore and Learn
- Skill Level
- Beginner
- Length
- 1 hour
- Language
- English
- Note
- Optional $70 rain barrel purchase with pickup in York County. Barrels are limited.
Barrel Pickup Location (Barrels are $70 each)
York County Parks Administrative Headquarters
400 Mundis Race Rd.
York, PA 17406
About the Live Webinar
Join us for the Rain Barrel Discovery: Explore and Learn webinar and discover myriad benefits of installing a rain barrel on your property. Led by Penn State Extension Master Watershed Stewards, this event offers the opportunity to not only learn about the advantages of rain barrels but also to purchase a premade, fully equipped rain barrel with all the necessary components for installation. Whether you are keen on conserving water, controlling stormwater, or nurturing your lawn and garden, a rain barrel can make a significant difference. During the workshop, you will delve into topics such as stormwater management; best practices for homeowners; the anatomy of a rain barrel, maintenance tips, and how to properly connect it to your downspout. Do not miss this chance to embrace sustainability and enhance your property's environmental impact. Open to all interested individuals, this workshop provides you with practical knowledge and tangible solutions.
Rain Barrel InformationÂ
- Rain barrels are available for purchase, and quantities are limited
- Rain barrels will not be delivered, so bring appropriate transportation to take yours home
- Rain barrel specs: blue, HPDE, food grade, BPA-free
- Barrel measurements: 23.3 inches in diameter, 34.9 inches in height, and barrels come with assembly parts
This event is being offered at no charge to participants. Rain barrels are optional and available for purchase.
Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.
A link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants within ten business days after the live event. The recording will be accessible for six months from the event date.
- Anyone interested in learning more about rain barrels
- Stormwater and impacts of stormwater on the environment
- Best management practices that homeowners can implement around the landscape to lessen the negative impacts stormwater has on water quality
- Parts and functions of the rain barrel
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