Keeping in mind Permaculture Principle #2 to Catch and Store Energy (water being a form of energy) and Permaculture Principle #5 to Use and Value Renewable Resources (like water), we bring you this work day to build our own rain barrels!

After the class that Mary taught on the uses of rain barrels, there was a lot of interest in a meetup to construct our own. In collaboration with NH Coastal Protection Partnership, we are thrilled to have an event where we can do so! We've done some research, and have found places that we can get some bulk prices on materials. We are collecting all the tools needed and will go out and buy the parts once we know numbers needed.

***By partnering with the NH Coastal Protection Partnership and a grant they have, we are able to offer a free rain barrel to the first 10 people who RSVP for this event! (If you would like more than one barrel, each additional barrel will be $35)***

We anticipate the barrels will be an orange "terra cotta" color, similar to the ones pictured here: Molly's Garden Barrels However, because they are recycled barrels, and the types offered change, we can't guarantee what will be there when we go to pick up. It might instead be a blue plastic type. Regardless, all are food grade quality and about 50-60 gallons.

We have estimated the price for each barrel to be $35. In order to make this feasible, we need to have a commitment from you prior to the workshop. Because of this, there is an RSVP deadline of August 16th. We need to get that initial amount from you before the meetup so we can go out and buy all the parts. To be considered fully registered for this event, upon RSVPing, please pay in advance for this workshop ($35 per barrel) via check to : Mary Gilbertson. 3 Benjamin Way, Dover, NH 03820 (In the check memo, please write "rain barrel workshop")

Typically, rain barrels like this cost $75-200... so we are really excited to be able to make them ourselves at more accessible price!

We will be accepting donations to help cover the costs for this event. $10-30 suggested donation.