Homeowners can do their part to protect the Sassafras River Watershed and Chesapeake Bay by building their own Rain Barrel at a workshop hosted by the Sassafras River Association on April 28. The event will be held at Toal Park Pavilion in Galena from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Participants will build a rain barrel that collects water from downspouts and that can be used for watering the garden, houseplants and window washing. Collecting and reusing water reduces the amount of runoff which helps moderate stream bank erosion and the associated pollutants that could eventually reach the rivers and the Bay.
Josh Thompson, Agricultural Outreach Coordinator, comments “The Rain Barrel Workshop comes on the heels of our Soil Test Workshop and provides another means for our local community to make a difference in the health of the Sassafras River. Attendees will get complete instructions and assistance, and we’ll even show them how to beautify the barrel with their own custom artwork. In addition, they will receive a list of native plants to help incorporate it into the landscape.”
The Sassafras River Association is dedicated to promoting good water quality, a balance among recreation, wildlife, and economic activity, and an educated community that takes action to restore and maintain the health of the watershed.
Space is limited and a $45 fee covers the cost of the rain barrel and all supplies. To register for the workshop, contact the Sassafras River Association at 410-275-1400 or send an e-mail to [email protected].
Registration must be complete by April 24 to reserve a barrel and supplies.
Saturday, April 28, 2012
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Toal Park Pavilion
Galena, MD
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