

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Rain Barrel Workshop
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 11:30 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: The Newport News Extension Master Gardeners are excited to offer updated Rain Barrel Workshops in 2026! These programs provide residents with two easy ways to conserve natural resources by harvesting rainwater from their own home and yard.

Workshop dates for 2026:
Saturday, March 21
Saturday, April 11
Saturday, May 9

Workshop Option ($65):
Participants will work alongside Extension Master Gardener volunteers during a 60–90 minute workshop that includes:

• A short presentation on water conservation

• Hands-on rain barrel assembly

• An introduction to other NNEMG programs and projects

Each workshop includes a food-grade, 55-gallon barrel and all parts needed for conversion. Workshops begin at 10:00 a.m. and conclude around 11:30 a.m.

Preassembled Barrel Option – Pick Up Only ($75):
For a small additional cost, fully assembled rain barrels are available for pick up during the workshop time frame. Barrels must be picked up between 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on the selected date.

Registration:
Register using the PayPal button for either a workshop or an assembled barrel pick-up date. Registration closes 5 business days prior to each event to ensure materials are available. Participants will receive email notifications regarding any changes.

If you have additional questions, email us at helpdesknnmga@gmail.com, or call the Newport News Virginia Cooperative Extension Office at 757-591-4838

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Newport News Extension Office at 757-591-4838/TDD* during business hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newport-news/2026-rain-barrel-workshop/200029572576613
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 10

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.nnmastergardeners.org/registration?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=newport+news-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Newport News
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Brittingham Midtown Community Center
- **lat**: 37.043369309829
- **long**: -76.46101917116
- **full address**: Brittingham Midtown Community Center, 570 McLawhorne Dr,Newport News,VA,United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: VCE/Newport News Master Gardeners Association (https://allevents.in/org/vce-newport-news-master-gardeners-association/22333738)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Brittingham Midtown Community Center, 570 McLawhorne Dr,Newport News,VA,United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** VCE/Newport News Master Gardeners Association
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 2026 Rain Barrel Workshop ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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