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Anxiously awaiting your rain barrel? Rain barrel workshops and distribution events are finally here!
A rain barrel is placed under the downspout to collect water from the roof. The rain barrels hold approximately 50 gallons. They are 23 inches wide and range from 41.25 inches to 43.75 inches tall. Rainwater collection can help you save water for use in your yard, eliminate potential flooding in your basement, and reduce stormwater management costs. Water running off your roof during a rainstorm can be a problem or a resource put to good use!
There are two ways to acquire your rain barrel. Attend a build your own rain barrel workshop or purchase a pre-made barrel.
We offer low-cost build your own rain barrel workshops. At this two hour workshop you will learn how to build, install and maintain a rain barrel, and take one home! Cost for a build your own barrel is $52 for guaranteed registration with PayPal/credit card payment (includes $2 processing fee). If you would rather send a check the cost is $50, but please be aware that your spot at the workshop is not confirmed until we receive payment. See bottom of page if paying by check.
Here are the rain barrel workshop options:
Saturday, May 3rd 9:00 a.m. Hollin Meadows Elementary School, 2310 Nordok Place, Alexandria, VA 22306. FULL
Saturday, May 17th 9:00 a.m. Maury Elementary School, 600 Russell Road, Alexandria, VA 22301. FULL
Sunday, May 18th 10:00 a.m. Falls Church Property Yard, 7100 Gordon Rd, Falls Church, VA 22046. FULL
Sunday, May 18th 1:00 p.m. Falls Church Property Yard, 7100 Gordon Rd, Falls Church, VA 22046. FULL
Saturday, May 31st 1:00 p.m. Walker Nature Education Center,
11450 Glade Drive, Reston, VA 20191. FULL
Saturday, June 21st 9:30 a.m. Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 7701 Royce Street, Annandale, VA 22003.
Saturday, July 19th 10:00 a.m. Walker Nature Education Center,
11450 Glade Drive, Reston, VA 20191.
***Purchase limit of two barrels per household***
Pre-made barrels will be available for pick up if you would rather leave the dirty work to us. This option is slightly more expensive at $62 for guaranteed registration with PayPal/credit card payment (includes $2 processing fee). The cost is $60 if paying by check. See bottom of page if paying by check.
To pick up a pre-made barrel please select from the following options:
Saturday, June 14th 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Falls Church Property Yard, 7100 Gordon Rd, Falls Church, VA 22046.
Sunday, July 20th, time TBA. Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria, VA 22312.
***Purchase limit of two barrels per household***
Make check payable to NVSWCD. Include e-mail address, phone number, and date/time of desired workshop. Send to:
Taylor Beach
Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District
12055 Government Center PKWY
Suite 905
Fairfax, VA 22035
Please contact Taylor Beach at taylor.beach@fairfaxcounty.gov, (703) 324-1428 with questions or concerns.
Northern Virginia Rain Barrel Program partner organizations and agencies: Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment, Arlington County, Northern Virginia Soil & Water Conservation District, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Fairfax County, Fairfax County Public Schools, the City of Alexandria, the City of Falls Church, the Reston Association, and Fairfax County Park Authority. Thank you to all of you who are giving your time and resources to this program.
 This project received funding from the Virginia Water Quality Improvement Fund provided by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), via DCR Grant 2007-WQIF-06
Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment
• 3308 S. Stafford St. • Arlington, VA • 22206 •
• (703) 228-6427 • office@arlingtonenvironment.org
Information on this site is copyrighted by Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment. Duplication for educational use is encouraged if properly credited.
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