Douglas County Extension Master Gardeners will assemble your own rain barrel following a short public education program. We provide the barrel, the parts, and the know-how. The barrels were donated, emptied of amorphous silica, and rinsed. However, there may be some residue. Collected water is not potable and is recommended for ornamental plantings.
The cost of a rain barrel is $35.00. Advance registration and payment are necessary. The fee offsets the costs of the materials and supports EMG educational programming and our garden micro-grant program. The workshop will be held at noon on March 21 at the Flory Meeting Hall on the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 Harper Street.