Name: Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop
Start: 2026-06-08T17:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-06-08T18:30:00-05:00
Location: Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District

This workshop will walk you through how to convert a retired oak wine barrel into a beautiful rain barrel of your very own.
About this Event

Join the RPBCWD for a Build Your Own Rain Barrel workshop! Rain barrels help reduce the amount of runoff flowing across your property by capturing and storing rainwater from your roof, which can then be reused to water your garden or irrigate your lawn. This workshop will walk you through how to convert a retired oak wine barrel into a beautiful rain barrel of your very own. Please be aware that barrels are used and may have visual imperfections and/or wine stains (though we think this adds to the charm!)

Workshop attendees must be residents of the Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District. Check if you live in the District here. Limit 1 barrel per household, though you may bring a friend or family member to help put together your barrel.

Previous years' attendees are ineligible to register, though you may email Eleanor at [email protected] to join a waitlist for any last minute openings.

Note: Barrels are heavy - over 100 pounds - and attendees are responsible for transporting their barrel home with them after the workshop.