Rain Barrel Workshop

This event will be hosted in the University of Maryland Calvert County Extension Office Conference Room.

Purchase price for items is solely for cost recovery. Purchase price for residents of Calvert County is offset by funding from Calvert County Government. Purchase of items is not required, individuals are invited to attend free of charge for learning purposes.

The rain barrel workshop will go over the environmental benefits of using rain barrels to retain stormwater collected from roof tops. These benefits include reduction in peak stream flow, reduction in flooding, reduction in erosion/sedimentation issues and potential for groundwater conservation/recharge. Rooftop runoff collection, use and safety considerations will be discussed. Finally proper installation and maintenance of rain barrels will be covered.

The barrels offered through this workshop are 55 gallon white plastic drums. They will be precut/drilled with a 6" top inlet, right and left overflow and a bottom drain. Items included will be a top screen insert, brass hardware for overflows and drain, shut off valve for drain and one over flow cap. Participants can use the overflow cap to select which side they would like to attach their own garden hose for the overflow or use garden hose to connect another barrel. The rain barrels are approximately 3 feet in height by 2 feet in diameter.

University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Caroline DiGiovanni on or before May 10, 2024 at [email protected] or 410-535-3662

Host or Publisher University of Maryland Extension and St. Mary's County Government