Thursday, May 22

05-22-2025 PAID EVENT Rain Barrel Workshop Includes a U-Build-It RainBarrel

This workshop will explain the benefits and functions of rain barrels for water harvesting, and guide U-Build-It for your own barrel.

By UF/IFAS Pasco County Cooperative Extension

Date and time

Thursday, May 22 · 2 - 3:30pm EDT

Location

New River Branch Library

34043 State Road 54 Wesley Chapel, FL 33543

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

This Rain Barrel Workshop at New River Library is a PAID EVENT where you get to keep the rain barrel you build. Participants will learn how to build, install and use their rain barrel. Each rain barrel holds approximately 55 gallons (there may be slight style/size/gallonage variation). Limit one rain barrel per household. Attendance to the workshop is required by at least one household member. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Open to Pasco County residents only. Registration ends on May 15, 2025 at 5:00PM EST.

The $65.00 fee covers the cost of the rain barrel and workshop instruction.

No payments will be taken the day of the event.

Sorry no refunds.

Join in this informative in-person presentation to learn about rain water harvesting and build your own rain barrel from Kate Kaste, Program Manager for the Florida-Friendly Landscaping program at UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County.

What you do in your landscape matters. From the fertilizers you apply to the water you use, your gardening choices can have an impact on land, water, wildlife, and the overall well-being of Florida’s residents.

The Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program is here to help you learn how to have healthy and beautiful landscapes that protect Florida’s natural resources by following nine science-based principles:

Right Plant, Right Place

Water Efficiently

Fertilize Appropriately

Mulch

Attract Wildlife

Manage Yard Pests Responsibly

Recycle Yard Waste

Reduce Stormwater Runoff

Protect the Waterfront

A Florida-friendly landscape can be designed to look the way you want, fit the aesthetics of your community, and suit your lifestyle, while being environmentally sustainable.

The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact Kate Kaste at kkaste@pascocountyfl.net or 352-518-0156 at least 1 week in advance to this presentation date. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

An Equal Opportunity Institution.

Frequently asked questions

Can I attend the workshop for free if I don't want to purchase a rain barrel?

Yes! If you want to attend for the rain barrel-related information only, and NOT receive a rain barrel, there is no charge for this workshop (and no need to register here on EventBrite; just join us at 2:00PM on May 22, 2025 at New River Library.

Can I purchase a rain barrel there at the workshop?

No, all rain barrels MUST be purchased via pre-registration and pre-payment through EventBrite by 5:00pm on May 15, 2025. There will be NO direct sales at the workshop. The instructor will have no way to take payment at the workshop.

If I register and pay for a rain barrel, but then cannot attend the event, can I get a refund?

If you registered and paid for this rain barrel workshop, but then are unable to attend the workshop, please know that there are NO REFUNDS. However, the instructor will contact you to arrange pick up of your rain barrel at the UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County office in Dade City.

Organized by

UF/IFAS Pasco County Cooperative Extension

An Equal Opportunity Institution.

UF/IFAS Extension, University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Dr. Andra Johnson, dean for UF/IFAS Extension. Single copies of UF/IFAS Extension publications (excluding 4-H and youth publications) are available free to Florida residents from county UF/IFAS Extension offices.

The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as alternate formats of written material, please contact 352-518-0156 at least 1 week in advance.