Build Your Own Rain Barrel 2023
Are you or your family looking for a fun activity to do Saturday June 17th, 2023?
Join us and build your own rain barrel!
We will be supplying all necessary materials for this workshop; you simply need to register and show up.
Individuals or families are welcome.
If you have a corded or wireless drill you can bring, please do so. We will have a limited number available to share during the event.
Date: Saturday, June 17th, 2023
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location:
Jack Day Center
90 Bay Beach Rd
Green Bay, Wi 54302
About Rain Barrels – Catching rain when it falls benefits you and our local waters!
The Fox Valley area receives an average of 22.23 inches of rain from April through October. Rain runs off your rooftop, onto your driveway, down the street and into the storm drain collecting dirt, debris, fertilizer and other harmful substances along the way. All of the polluted water ends up in our local waters unless we stop the water where it falls!
Catching the Water where it fall
A rain barrel is a system that collects rainwater from your roof that would otherwise be lost to runoff. Rain barrels come in a variety of materials, designs, and colors. They can be purchased at a local hardware store or you can build you own for a fraction of the cost.
Choosing & Placing a Barrel
Rain barrels come in a wide variety of materials, designs and colors. Ready-to-use barrels are available at most hardware stores and garden centers. Alternatively, you can save money by making your own barrel. For more information on making your own barrel visit our website. A rain barrel must be secured on a firm level surface. Water is heavy – a 55 gallon barrel weighs approximately 460 lbs, and tipping is a risk it is unsecured or on uneven ground. Building your own rain barrel? There are different kits offering downspout diverters that attach to the barrel (without having to cut your downspout) and systems for linking barrels to accommodate overflow.
Benefits of a Rain Barrel
Rain water is best for plants. Catching rain water in a rain barrel allows you to water your garden and plants in doors and out during dry periods. Instead of paying for water from the tap, you can use the water you collect to keep your landscape healthy – saving you money!
Using a rain barrel not only benefits you but also our local waters. Water stored in a rain barrel and used for watering plants won’t rush off your property and carry pollutants to our streams and rivers. Not only that, water that is used for watering sinks into the ground and replenishes the ground water supply. Two great benefits from one barrel!
