Rain Barrel Workshop

1602 Kramer Way,North Port FL 34286

20 November, 2021

Description

Learn more about the benefits of rain barrels. If you want to purchase a rain barrel, you will need to do that BEFORE the class, barrels will not be for sale the day of the class. If you plan to purchase after the class, please contact [email protected] to coordinate your pick up. During this class you will learn how the use of rain barrels can conserve water, save money by reducing the use of potable water in landscapes (lower utility bills), and reduce stormwater runoff by storing and diverting runoff from impervious surfaces (like roofs). Practical tips on the construction and installation of rain barrels will be provided. Please register for this event ONLY at ufsarasotaext.eventbrite.com rather than any third party websites, as they are not affiliated with our classes and events. Rain barrels will be available for pickup until 11:30a.m. the day of the workshop. If you would like to take home a rain barrel(s), please complete your purchase by 12:00p.m. on November 19th by clicking the green ‘tickets’ button. Only barrels purchased prior to that date and time will be available after the workshop for pickup. If you would prefer to wait until after the workshop to decide on a barrel purchase or you are unable to pickup your barrel(s) at the scheduled time, please email [email protected] with subject line ‘Rain Barrel’. For questions or further information, please call 941-861-5000 or email [email protected]. If you require special accommodations to attend one of our events, please contact us in advance at 941-861-5000 or [email protected]. NOTE: Classes and events may be canceled at any time due to low registration or other circumstances, with full refunds issued for paid events. Similar classes or events often are offered on future dates. Keywords: rain, water, barrel, conservation, conserve, store, stormwater, rain barrel  UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County provides practical education you can trust, to help people, businesses and communities solve problems, develop skills and build a better future. This service is a partnership between the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Sarasota County. For regular updates on the latest news and happenings at UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County, sign up to receive our e-newsletters. An Equal Opportunity Institution. Extension Service, University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Tom Obreza, interim dean. Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.