Please join the GA DNR Coastal Resources Division and UGA Marine Extension, GA Sea Grant for a morning of rain barrels and rain gardens on Tuesday, May 23 from 10am-12pm!
The Georgia Coastal Management Program of GA DNR in partnership with Coca-Cola United will conduct a Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop for registered participants and UGA Marine Extension, GA Sea Grant will present on the Coastal Georgia Rain Garden Program and be available to answer questions.
Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop
Did you know: A rain barrel can save most homeowners 2,000 gallons of water each year which can be used for watering gardens, washing cars and other projects around the house?
At the workshop, rain barrel installation, maintenance and safety are discussed, along with instructions for the conversion kit which includes ALL parts needed for installation. Staff will be on hand with the hardware supplies and tools necessary to help you assemble the barrels on-site – ready to take home and use. The conversion kit uses a diverter system which eliminates the need for cutting off gutter downspouts, mosquitoes and over-flow valves.
Coastal Georgia Rain Garden Program
The workshop will also introduce rain gardens as a stormwater management tool and provide you with resources to explore building a rain garden at your home. UGA Marine Extension and GA Sea Grant’s Stormwater Specialist and EcoScapes Sustainable Land Use Program Manager will be on-hand to present an overview of rain gardens in coastal Georgia and be available to answer questions.
Registration
The workshop will be held from 10:00 a.m. until noon at the Tybee Island Marine Science Center.
Registration fee is $35 and includes the 50 gallon drum, instructions and all supplies needed to build your own rain barrel. Please note that if registering for this workshop you must attend the educational presentation and construct your rain barrel at the workshop. Registration will be limited and is available on a first come basis. Please register online at: RainBarrelRainGardenWorkshop.eventbrite.com
We will be sending out more information prior to the workshop for registered participants but please feel free to contact Kelly Hill with questions at any time ([email protected] or 912-264-7218).
