Middletown RI - Make-and-Take  Rain Barrel Workshop

Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District (ERICD)

Learn how to make a rain barrel and take it home for a fraction of the retail cost, while supporting local conservation efforts!

19 Berkeley Ave

<h3>Take &amp; Make Rain Barrel Program</h3>Protect the Watershed. Save Water. Support Local Conservation.Learn how to make a rain barrel and take it home for a fraction of the retail cost while supporting local conservation efforts.Using a rain barrel is a simple, effective way to reduce polluted runoff and protect Narragansett Bay. Each barrel captures stormwater from your roof and stores it for lawn and garden use.Cost: $65.87 per barrel Includes:<ul><li>Unpainted rain barrel</li><li>Complete installation kit (connects to your downspout)</li><li>Prep instructions via video and FAQ</li></ul><h3>Pick-Up &amp; Assembly Details</h3>Where: 19 Berkley Ave, Middletown, RI 02842, behind the washing stationsWhen: Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 10 AM to 12 PMPlease arrive during your selected pickup time.You will sand and prep your barrel on site before taking it home. Wear clothing you do not mind getting dirty.Rain date: Sunday, May 3rd, 2026 Participants will be notified by email if the event is postponed due to weather.<h3>Why Rain Barrels Matter</h3><ul><li>Lawn and garden watering accounts for up to 40% of summer household water use (EPA).</li><li>Stormwater runoff from roofs carries oil, sediment, and pollutants into local waterways.</li><li>Capturing rain at home reduces runoff and protects rivers, streams, and Narragansett Bay.</li></ul><h3>About ERICD</h3>The Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District (ERICD) is a nonprofit, quasi-public organization that supports local land users in conserving soil, water, and natural resources.More information and prep instructions: <a href="https://www.easternriconservation.org/residential-rain-barrels" title="https://www.easternriconservation.org/residential-rain-barrels" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.easternriconservation.org/residential-rain-barrels</a>Questions: Contact Frances Mileski frances@easternriconservation.org

Our {communityGuidelinesLink} describe the sort of content we prohibit on Eventbrite. If you suspect an event may be in violation, you can report it to us so we can investigate.

To report other categories of prohibited or illegal content, submit {link}

Middletown RI - Make-and-Take Rain Barrel Workshop

More events from Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District (ERICD)

Discover more events from Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District (ERICD), from Home & Lifestyle to other experiences you might love.

Middletown RI - Make-and-Take Rain Barrel Workshop

More events from Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District (ERICD)

Discover more events from Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District (ERICD), from Home & Lifestyle to other experiences you might love.

You might also like...

Browse more events with different dates, prices, and formats to find your next great experience.