Morgantown Rain Barrel Workshop tickets go on sale May 8th, 2023 at 8 AM

278 Greenbag Road,Morgantown WV 26501

17 May, 2023

Description

Friends of Deckers Creek and Morgantown Utility Board are joining forces again to hold the beloved rain barrel workshops! Tickets go on sale May 8th at 8:00 AM. For the purchase of one registration, you will receive a food-grade rain barrel and a universal diverter kit, normally a $75-$200 value. During the workshop FODC and MUB staff will teach you how to assemble and install the barrel. One registration purchase will equal one barrel and kit per person/group registered. Spots are limited so please don't wait to register - last year's workshops sold out hours after registration opened. The event will take place in a large garage bay with the main door and side door fully open. Social distancing and masks are encouraged. Benefits or Rain Barrels When installed and maintained correctly, a rain barrel can be very beneficial to both the environment and residents. Rain barrels offer the following perks: Creates a private water source Collected rainwater is preferred by plants Reduces stormwater runoff pollution Contributes to erosion prevention efforts Controls moisture levels around the foundation of your home Reduces your water and sewer bills Allows you to be an environmental steward in your community Controlled releases can recharge groundwater storage and maintain fresh water in your barrel Rain Gardens also help reduce Stormwater Pollution! Rain Gardens, also known as bioretention cells, are a beautiful way to manage stormwater on site. A rain garden is a constructed depression in the soil that ranges from a few inches to several feet in depth, depending on the amount of area that drains into the rain garden. The depression is filled with an engineered soil mixture that allows water to percolate quickly. The garden is then planted with shrubs and flowers that "drink" up the stormwater. Information from the wvdep & MUB. FAQsTickets go on sale May 8th! This event is expected to sell out quick, as grandma always said, the early bird gets the worm. WHEN Workshop 1: Thursday, May 17th, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (EDT) Tickets go on sale April 9 WHERE Morgantown Utility Board - 278 Green Bag Road, Morgantown, WV 26501 What if I miss the workshop? We understand - things happen. However, if you miss the workshops for which you are scheduled, you will be invited to attend another of the other scheduled workshops. If you are not free any of the remaining workshop dates, we apologize, but we will be unable to accommodate refunds or special pick-up dates at this time. Do I have to attend the whole workshop to receive the barrel? Yes. You will have a chance to learn about rain barrel installation and stormwater runoff. We cannot provide a barrel unless you are present for the entire workshop. What are my transport/parking options getting to the event? Please bring a vehicle large enough to bring your barrels home. There will be free parking at the event. Upon arrival at the Morgantown Utility Board facility off of Green Bag Road, please pull through the gates and park in the designated parking area. Can you deliver the barrels? No, we are unable to deliver the barrels at this time. Please bring a vehicle large enough to transport a barrel that holds around 55 gallons of water. We have seen barrels fit in the backseat of 4-door sedans (e.g. Toyota Corolla); however, if going in the backseat, bring a blanket because the barrels may be dusty/dirty. What should I bring to the event? Yourself! Also, please bring a vehicle large enough to transport a 55 gallon barrel. We cannot deliver barrels. Where can I contact the organizer with any questions? Contact Friends of Deckers Creek at [email protected] or at 304-292-3970 with any questions. Is my registration/ticket transferrable? You can transfer your registration up to a week before the workshop. Email [email protected]. What is the refund policy? We are unable to accommodate refunds. Can I register twice to receive two barrels? Please only one registration per household per workshop. We hope to provide as many people with the opportunity to get barrels as we possibly can. If you are interested in getting multiple barrels, please contact [email protected] to make future arrangements. COVID Prevention: Do I have to wear a mask? Masks are encouraged vaccinated or unvaccinated. The workshop will take place in a large garage with an open bay door and side doors to get the best ventilation. We will be socially distanced and will cap the event at 20 attendees. We utilize & recommend resources provided by the CDC & World Health Organization as leading researchers in prevention of transmissible disease. If you are feeling unwell or have been exposed, please help keep the community safe by postponing attending until a later date. You can check out the current CDC recommendations for our state & counties here. You can check out World Health Organization Q&A resources here.