Willowick Library Rain Barrel Kit Pick Up

263 East 305th Street,Willowick OH 44095

09 March, 2022

Description

Looking to add a Rain Barrel to your home landscape? Get one to take home and make at this rain barrel kit pick-up and workshop. When: March 9, from 6:30pm - 7:30pm Where: Willowick Library, 263 E 305th St, Willowick, OH 44095 MAP THIS Get ready for World Water Day on March 22 by joining Natalie Gertz-Young, Education/Information Coordinator of the Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District as she explains what a rain barrel is, how to use collected rain water, what makes a rain barrel well designed, potential problems, troubleshooting and the importance of rain barrels in curbing storm water pollution. When you register, you will be sent a confirmation that has an instructional video about how to make your barrel at home. All you need is your own drill! Pre-payment is required. A rain barrel is a container used to collect and store rainwater that would otherwise be lost to runoff and likely diverted to a storm drain. Collected water may then be used to water lawns and gardens. How much do they cost: $70/per rain barrel system ($65.27 item price, $4.73 sales tax) This Includes: 1 55 gallon recycled food-grade barrel from Container Compliance (dimensions 3' tall x 2' wide) 1 Rain Brothers downspout diverter kit which includes: *Three hole saws for drilling/installing valves and downspout diverter (2-1/8", 1-1/2", 1-1/4)*3/4" garden hose spigot for connection to irrigation hose*3/4" drain plug with cap for quick draining of barrel, linking barrels, or adding a second valve*Two threaded rubber seals for water-tight, easy installation of valve and drain plug*1-1/2" rubber seal for water-tight inlet into tank/barrel*31" of flexible hose to link barrel/tank to downspout diverterStandard (2x3" downspout) Rubber "Flexi-Fit" downspout diverter A winterizing cap for quick and easy winterization of your downspoutView how easy it is to make and to install a rain barrel with the Rain Brothers diverter Lake SWCD is a state goverment agency that provides leadership and technical expertise to guide the protection and conservation of the unique soil and water resources Lake County, Ohio.