Middletown RI - Make-and-Take Rain Barrel Workshop

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

Take & Make Rain Barrel Program

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:

• Unpainted rain barrel
• Complete installation kit (connects to your downspout)
• Prep instructions via video and FAQ

Pick-Up & Assembly Details

Where:
19 Berkley Ave, Middletown, RI 02842, behind the washing stations

When:
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
10 AM to 12 PM

Please 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.

Why Rain Barrels Matter

• Lawn and garden watering accounts for up to 40% of summer household water use (EPA).
• Stormwater runoff from roofs carries oil, sediment, and pollutants into local waterways.
• Capturing rain at home reduces runoff and protects rivers, streams, and Narragansett Bay.

About ERICD

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:
https://www.easternriconservation.org/residential-rain-barrels

Questions:
Contact Frances Mileski
frances@easternriconservation.org