In the Garden:

"Build Your Own Rain Barrel" Workshop

We all know that when it rains, it pours; and with the right rain barrel, some of that rainwater can be saved. By collecting rainwater and storing it in a rain barrel, you’ll not only have water for future use in the garden, but you'll also reduce your water bill!

In this hands-on, make and take workshop, learn how a one-time investment of less than $100 will allow you to harvest over 50 gallons of water from your roof every time it rains.

Instructor: Joe Blanton, the Arboretum's Conservation Director, is certified by National Wildlife Federation as a Backyard Habitat Designer. Before joining the Arboretum staff, Joe designed, implemented and/or managed 16 outdoor environmental education classrooms for Urban Harvest and HISD. His latest undertaking has been to become one of the first 100 accredited Green Roof professionals in North America.

Class Date: Sunday, October 3, 2010: 2:00-5:00 p.m.

Cost (includes one barrel and one kit):
$75 for members; $95 for non-members

Necessary tools and materials will be provided. Additional barrels and conversion kits will be available for sale at the end of class for $55. Registration limited to 25.

Register using online form.

Questions? Email for more information.

Upcoming classes that might be of interest:
All About Hummingbirds, Edible Wild Plants, Certify Your Backyard Wildlife Habitat, Build Your Own Composting Barrel