Rain Barrel Workshops - Downtown Melbourne Botanical Fest

The Downtown Melbourne Botanical Fest is a family-friendly event that features lavish landscape designs, garden sculptures, flowers, plants, trees, shrubs, unique gifts, garden-themed art, and much more!

The Marine Resources Council is Pleased to Host (Two) Rain Barrel Workshops During Downtown Melbourne's 8th Annual Botanical Fest.

Cost: The festival is Free to attend. The rain barrel presentations are also Free to participate in.

MRC is offering attendees the opportunity to purchase 55-gallon rain barrels at a discounted fee of $65. Supplies and Space are limited, so please RSVP & make your Rain Barrel purchase through the orange "Tickets" button.

Date & Times: Saturday, April 13, 2024

• 1st Rain Barrel Workshop starts at 9 a.m.
• 2nd Rain Barrel Workshop starts at 10:30 a.m.
• $65.00 (+ processing fees) 55-Gallon Rain Barrels will be available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Please prepay for your rain barrel through the online registration to secure a barrel on the day of the event.

*City of Melbourne Residents are eligible for a $50 rain barrel mail-in rebate. Click here for rebate details.

*Town of Indialantic Residents are eligible for a $50 rain barrel mail-in rebate. Click here for rebate details.

*City of Indian Harbour Beach Residents are eligible for a $50 rain barrel mail-in rebate. Click here for rebate details.

*City of Cocoa Utilities Customers are eligible for a $100 rebate for up to 2 rain barrels. Click here for rebate details.

Did you know that a 90-square-foot section of roof can fill a single 55-gallon rain barrel within the first inch of rainfall? We hope you will join us to learn the benefits of collecting rainwater, the positive impacts on the Lagoon, and how to construct a rain barrel.

Thank you to our sponsors for helping make this opportunity possible! Please contact Steve at 321.978.8862 or [email protected] to inquire about sponsorship details.

*This event is to help raise awareness and funds to support MRC's mission: to improve water quality and to protect and restore the fish and wildlife resources of the Indian River Lagoon, coastal waters, inshore reefs, and the watershed by advocating and using sound science, education and the involvement of the public at large.

A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

Host or Publisher Marine Resources Council