| Capture water while it is raining to use on your landscape later!
Join our workshop to learn how, then pick up a rain barrel to take home!
Rainwater harvesting is great for North Texas because you can keep some of the rain we get during the spring and fall to use during our hot and dry summers. Even a small roof area can produce a usable amount of water during an average rainfall. From huge cisterns to small DIY barrels, capturing rainwater can be done by anyone.
Attend this workshop to learn the ins and outs of rainwater harvesting and pick up a free rain barrel to take home!
Learn about:
- How much water your roof will produce in a year
- Where to put your rain barrel to capture the most water
- How to install a barrel
- How to hook up and use your new water source
- How to build your own 50 gallon rain barrel with just a few supplies from the hardware store
This workshop is available for Southlake, Texas residents only.
This workshop has 2 parts: an online class and a rain barrel pick up. The online class will be available to watch on demand September 23-27. Rain barrel pick up will be available the following week, September 30 – October 4. THE WORKSHOP IS BEING OFFERED AS AN EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY AND CLASS PARTICIPATION IS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE RAIN BARREL.
Rain barrel information: These rain barrels are discounted from $70 to $0, supplemented by Tarrant Regional Water District and the City of Southlake. Barrels are 50 gallons and made from previously used food safe storage containers. The barrels will vary in color and will probably be blue but could also be white or black. You do not get to choose your barrel color. The barrels have been prepped by the Tarrant County Master Gardeners in the same fashion as is demonstrated in the workshop. Approximate dimensions are 35 inches tall by 23 inches diameter. Barrels can typically fit in the backseat of an average 4-door sedan.
One barrel per household. The address you register with must be located in SOUTHLAKE, Texas to be eligible to pick up a barrel. If you register and do not come to the online class, you will NOT be able to pick up your barrel. If you find you cannot attend the class or pick up your barrel, please cancel your ticket.
Any orders that do not comply with restrictions may be cancelled at TRWD’s discretion.
The workshop will be taught by Tarrant County Master Gardeners.
Visit SaveTarrantWater.com/events to learn about other events like this! This event is brought to you by the City of Southlake and Tarrant Regional Water District. To learn more about TRWD's water conservation efforts and water-saving tips, visit SaveTarrantWater.com. To learn more about TRWD's mission and the work that we do, visit TRWD.com. |
