Free Rain Barrel Workshop!

The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy's Clear Creek Project is hosting a FREE rain barrel workshop. It is meant for individuals interested in “seeing their feets in our creeks” again- rain barrels help reduce storm water runoff that can carry pollutants to our creeks and bay; and they help conserve water.

When: Saturday July 9, 10 am - 12:30 pm

Where: St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 3620 Red Rose Farm Rd, Middle River, MD 21220

Learn about the benefits of having a rain barrel on your property. You will help build your own rain barrel at this workshop- it is fun and easy, and best of all, you'll have your very own barrel to take home with you! The water you save can be used for garden and lawn watering, washing your boat, car or tools.

COST FOR BARREL: If you live in the Clear Creeks Project area (Middle River, Tidal Gunpowder, Bird River watersheds), each barrel will cost $30 and you are eligible for free installation. Our project area includes the following communities: Middle River, Essex, Wilson Point, Bowley's Quarters, Perry Hall, White Marsh, Nottingham, Chase. For all others, if you are a Gunpowder Valley Conservancy member the cost is $50, non-members is $60, (cost includes rain barrel and assembly kit).

REGISTER: Register online here. Contact Peggy Perry, Clear Creeks Project Manager at 410-692-0468 or pperry@gunpowdervc.org. Space is limited to 20 builders or participants so register today!

This Rain Barrel workshop is hosted by the Clear Creeks Project, a grant-funded initiative of the Gunpowder Valley Conservancy. The project is also funded by: National Fish & Wildlife Foundation, Chesapeake Bay Trust, Baltimore County Maryland, Baltimore Gas & Electric, and Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Barrels donated by McCormick and Company, Inc.