Rain Barrel Workshops
Rain barrels have been proven an effective and easy strategy for managing community storm water issues and improving water quality. WMEAC trains partner organizations and individuals to host and conduct Rain Barrel Construction Parties using materials and kits provided by WMEAC through a partnership with the City of Grand Rapids and Coca-Cola, Inc. These workshops are a great way to introduce members of neighborhood or professional associations and other formal or informal groups to environmental issues, storm water management and home improvement techniques.
Our next workshops:
Tuesday, April 24 at Gazelle Sports
We will be presenting a rain barrel workshop at Gazelle Sports on Tuesday, April 24, at 6 p.m. While we will be accepting walk-ups, the workshop is limited to 50 people. Preregistration is now closed, so please plan to arrive early to ensure your spot. Cost per workshop is $10, thanks to a donation from Patagonia. Credit cards, cash and check accepted.
Monday, April 30 at LINC
We will be presenting a rain barrel workshops at LINC on Monday April 30 at 7 p.m. Cost per workshop is $25. Credit cards, cash and check accepted. The workshops will take place at the LINC Development Center, 1167 Madison Avenue SE in Grand Rapids. Please RSVP to save your spot by contacting Scott Jewell at 616.451.0950 or scott@lincrev.org. Flyer available here.
Stay tuned for other rain barrel workshop announcements. We will have a rain barrel workshop approximately once per week.
DIY rain barrel instructions are available from WMEAC for download here.
For more information on how rain barrels can help protect water quality and detailed DIY instructions watch the instructional video below prepared for WMEAC by the Grand Valley State University School of Communications.