Rain Barrel Workshop

Come and learn about the benefits of using rain barrels to retain stormwater runoff from roof tops.

About this Event

This event will begin at the Lexington Park Library for the presentation portion. Then we will head to the nearby Community Garden at the Lexinton Manor Passive Park. At the community garden we will have the opportunity to see how roof top runoff is collected from a tool shed, stored and distributed to garden beds. If you purchase a barrel it will need to be picked up at the community garden.

The presentation will go over the environmental benefits of using rain barrels to retain stormwater runoff from roof tops. These benefits include reduction in peak stream flow, reduction in flooding, reduction in erosion/sedimentation issues and potential for groundwater conservation/recharge. Rooftop runoff collection, use and safety considerations will be discussed. Finally proper installation and maintenance of rain barrels will be covered.

The barrels offered through this workshop are 55 gallon white plastic drums. They will be precut/drilled with a 6" top inlet, right and left overflow and a bottom drain. Items included will be a top screen insert, brass hardware for overflows and drain, shut off valve for drain and one over flow cap. Participants can use the overflow cap to select which side they would like to attach their own garden hose for the overflow or use garden hose to connect another barrel. Distributed barrels are approximately 3 feet in height by 2 feet in diameter.

University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Caroline DiGiovanni on or before July 14, 2025 at Y2RpZ2lvdmEgfCB1bWQgISBlZHU= or 301-226-7776.

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