Harvest the Rain: From Roof to Soil

🗓️ Date: July 31, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
📍 Workshop location: Classroom at the Spartanburg County Clemson Extension office, 612 Chesney Hwy, Spartanburg, SC 29303
📞 Event Contact: Nicole Goodman at [email protected] or (864) 986-1270

Turn your roof into a resource!

If you’re interested in making your landscape more sustainable or simply curious about rainwater harvesting, this workshop is designed to give you the knowledge and tools to get started right away.

South Carolina gardeners of all experience levels are invited to join Clemson Extension Urban Horticulture Agent Nicole Goodman for an informative and hands-on workshop, Harvest the Rain: From Roof to Soil, where participants will learn about rainwater harvesting and how to set up their own rain barrel system.

Whether you're a homeowner, a gardener, or simply curious about using rainwater wisely, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to start harvesting rain.

Choose your level of participation

• Option 1: Information Only
  Receive only the educational resources on all things rainwater. The rain barrel and associated hardware are not included.
• Option 2: Information + Rain Barrel
  Receive the educational resources, one rain barrel, and the associated hardware.

Minimum Enrollment Requirement

This class will be held only if the minimum enrollment of five (5) paid registrants is met by July 20, 2026.

If the minimum enrollment is not met, the session may be rescheduled or canceled. In that case, all registered participants will be notified by July 21, 2026, and issued a full refund.

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Clemson Extension is required by the USDA to offer program participants the opportunity to self-identify. By voluntarily providing us with your demographic information, we are able to more accurately document the impacts we are making to better the lives of the citizens of South Carolina.

Extension classes and events may be canceled at any time due to low enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If a paid program is canceled, full refunds will be issued. Similar programs are often offered again at a later date.

For individuals requiring accommodations, please contact Clemson Extension Horticulture at [email protected] as early as possible prior to the event to help ensure availability.

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Info: What you need to know before collecting rainwater.

Info: Nutrients, pH ,and more

Info: Safe uses for rainwater and best practices for keeping it clean.

Info: How to prevent mosquitoes, algae, and other common issues.