A rain barrel is a container that is connected to roof gutters and collects the rain water – thereby reducing the amount of water reaching surface waters. You can then use this recycled water to water flowers, your grass or even washing your car. Not only do rain barrels save money on watering bills, they also conserve water, reduce the pollution that reaches surface waters and prevents erosion.
The Rice County Soil and Water Conservation District is sponsoring a build your own rain barrel workshop. It will be held at the Conservation Building at the Rice County Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 27th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. You should call in and reserve a 30 minute time slot. We have a sample rain barrel here at the nursery so you can have an idea of what you would be making. The cost for a build your own barrel is $35, and there is a limited supply of pre-made barrels available at $55. The phone number to call is 507-332-5408.
