Make Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop
Friday, March 12, 2010. 1-3pm
Location: Talmadge, Mid-City, San Diego
Come and make your own rain barrel to take home! Britt Cool, from San Diego Water Recycling and Brook Sarson, of H2OME (www.h2o-me.com) will host this class.
There will be a water harvesting presentation covering topics such as filtration, mosquitoes, how to figure out your water resources, uses for your rainwater, as well as other rainwater harvesting techniques.
You will be provided clean, recycled 55 gallon drums along with a kit of parts to tap it for a hose fitting on the bottom and an overflow on the top. You will be able to drill your holes and assemble your barrel onsite.
After the class, you can purchase additional barrels and kits. There will also be a limited number of 205 gallon Bushman Rainwater Harvesting tanks for sale.
The cost of the class is $60, There are a limited supply of 58 gallon drums for $5 more. If you would like to participate in the workshop but do not want to take home your own barrel, the cost is $20. Additional Barrels are $35. Please bring Cash.
This will be a great opportunity to connect with community members and learn more about using our water resources.
RSVP to Brook Sarson at brook@h2o-me.com by Friday, March 12 to ensure there will be a barrel available for you