🌧️ Rain Barrel Workshop – August 26 in Hastings! 🌧️
Take action to protect West Michigan’s water with a fun and practical hands-on workshop!
Presented by WMEAC, Thornapple River Watershed Council, Barry Conservation District, and Hastings Public Library
💧 Why Attend?
Rain barrels help manage stormwater, conserve water, and reduce pollution in our lakes and streams — and you’ll go home with your own!
📅 Event Details:
🗓️ Monday, August 26
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Hastings Public Library – Community Room or Parking Lot
📦 Rain Barrel Cost: $5
📌 Minimum of 10 barrels must be reserved before August 18 to hold the class; maximum 2 barrel per household
📝 How to Register:
Workshop participants will register and pay in advance of the workshop so that the correct number of barrels will be available on site through the WMEAC website at
https://wmeac.org/rainbarrels/ .
🛠️ What’s Included:
• A 55-gallon upcycled rain barrel
• All the components you need
• Expert guidance on setup, use, and maintenance
👉 Note: You’ll need to buy a separate base (like cement blocks) for your barrel to sit on. Rain Barrels has the best catchment of rainwater on homes with gutters and downspouts. Participants are responsible for transporting barrels from the Hastings Public Library.
🌿 Let’s work together to care for our water — one barrel at a time!
Spots are limited. Registration is required to receive a rain barrel.
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