The Lucas Soil and Water Conservation District (Lucas SWCD), as a part of the Toledo/Lucas County Rain Garden Initiative, is hosting a make and take rain barrel workshop on Wednesday, June 25, at their office, 3350 Hill Avenue, Suite K, Toledo, beginning at 5 p.m.
The fee is $40 and includes all hardware and materials.
Rain barrels are an easy and efficient way to capture water during a rain event that can then be used for various tasks like watering a garden. They also save money, resources and help to protect local water quality by collecting water that would have otherwise entered the storm sewer system untreated and unfiltered.
During the workshop, participants will learn why the containers are an important conservation practice, make their rain barrel and go home with information on set-up and maintenance.
The containers have a 55gallon capacity and are intended to be installed underneath a downspout from a roof.
Registration is required prior to the workshop. Register online at lucasswcd.org or by calling the SWCD office at 419- 893-1966. Space is limited. Other opportunities for these workshops will be announced as dates and details are finalized.
