Rain barrels are an easy and economical way to water plants and reduce stormwater runoff at home. Did you know that a single rain barrel can harvest hundreds, even thousands of gallons of rainwater annually? That’s A LOT of water conserved! They can save residents money on water bills and reduce stormwater utility fees in some localities too. If you don’t have a rain barrel and are interested in installing one at home, join us at one of the following rain barrel workshops offered by the James River Association and its partners.
Rain Barrel Workshop at North Avenue Branch Library in Richmond
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 6:00 pm
Location: North Avenue Branch Library, 2901 North Avenue, Richmond, Virginia
Fee: $50.00
Join the James River Association for a rain barrel workshop at Richmond’s North Avenue Branch Library on Wednesday, March 19, at 6:00 pm. Staff members will instruct workshop participants on how to assemble and install rain barrels at home. The registration fee for the workshop is $50 and each registration comes with a 55-gallon drum and RainRecycle Rain Barrel Kit from The Rain Barrel Depot.
This workshop is full!
Rain Barrel Workshop at King Family Vineyard in Albemarle County
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:00 pm
Location: King Family Vineyard, 6550 Roseland Farm, Crozet, Virginia
Fee: $50.00
Join the James River Association, the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission, and the Thomas Jefferson Soil & Water Conservation District for a rain barrel workshop at the King Family Vineyard on Wednesday, April 9, at 6:00 pm. Staff members will instruct workshop participants on how to assemble and install rain barrels at home. The registration fee for the workshop is $50 and each registration comes with a 55-gallon drum and RainRecycle Rain Barrel Kit from The Rain Barrel Depot. Click here for more information.
Rain Barrel Workshop at Broad Rock Branch Library in Richmond
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:00 pm
Location: Broad Rock Branch Library, 4820 Old Warwick Road, Richmond, Virginia
Fee: $50.00
Join the James River Association for a rain barrel workshop at Broad Rock Branch Library in Richmond on Wednesday, April 15, at 6:00 pm. Staff members will instruct workshop participants on how to assemble and install rain barrels at home. The registration fee for the workshop is $50 and each registration comes with a 55-gallon drum and RainRecycle Rain Barrel Kit from The Rain Barrel Depot.
This workshop is full!
Rain Barrel Workshop at Upper James River Education Center
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:00 pm
Location: Upper James River Center, 150 Rocky Hill Road, Madison Heights, Virginia
Fee: $50.00
Join the James River Association for a rain barrel workshop at the Upper James River Education Center on Wednesday, April 16, at 6:00 pm. Staff members will instruct workshop participants on how to assemble and install rain barrels at home. The registration fee for the workshop is $50 and each registration comes with a 55-gallon drum and a RainRecycle Rain Barrel Kit from The Rain Barrel Depot. Click here for more information.
Rain Barrel Workshop at West End Branch Library in Richmond
Date & Time: Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:00 pm
Location: West End Branch Library, 5420 Patterson Avenue, Richmond, Virginia
Fee: $50.00
Join the James River Association for a rain barrel workshop at West End Branch Library in Richmond on Monday, April 21, at 6:00 pm. Staff members will instruct workshop participants on how to assemble and install rain barrels at home. The registration fee for the workshop is $50 and each registration comes with a 55-gallon drum and RainRecycle Rain Barrel Kit from The Rain Barrel Depot.
This workshop is full!
Rain Barrel Workshop at Starr Hill Downtown at the Dairy Market in Charlottesville
Date & Time: Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:00 pm
Location: Starr Hill Downtown, 946 Grady Avenue, Suite 101, Charlottesville, Virginia
Fee: $50.00
Join the James River Association and Rivanna Stormwater Education Partnership for a rain barrel workshop at Starr Hill Downtown at the Dairy Market in Charlottesville on Thursday, May 1, at 6:00 pm. Staff members will instruct workshop participants on how to assemble and install rain barrels at home. The registration fee for the workshop is $50 and each registration comes with a 55-gallon drum, RainRecycle Rain Barrel Kit from The Rain Barrel Depot, and a beverage. Click here for more information.
Rain Barrel Workshop at Westover Hills Branch Library in Richmond
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00 pm
Location: Westover Hills Branch Library, 1408 Westover Hills Boulevard, Richmond, Virginia
Fee: $50.00
Join the James River Association for a rain barrel workshop at Westover Hills Branch Library in Richmond on Wednesday, May 14, at 6:00 pm. Staff members will instruct workshop participants on how to assemble and install rain barrels at home. The registration fee for the workshop is $50 and each registration comes with a 55-gallon drum and RainRecycle Rain Barrel Kit from The Rain Barrel Depot.
This workshop is full!
Rain Barrel Workshop at Blue Mountain Barrel House in Nelson County
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:00 pm
Location: Blue Mountain Barrel House, 495 Cooperative Way, Arrington, Virginia
Fee: $50.00
Join the James River Association, the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission, and the Thomas Jefferson Soil & Water Conservation District for a rain barrel workshop at the Blue Mountain Barrel House on Wednesday, May 21, at 6:00 pm. Staff members will instruct workshop participants on how to assemble and install rain barrels at home. The registration fee for the workshop is $50 and each registration comes with a 55-gallon drum and RainRecycle Rain Barrel Kit from The Rain Barrel Depot. Click here for more information.
Rain Barrel Workshop at Oozlefinch Beers & Blending in Hampton
Date & Time: Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:00 pm
Location: Oozlefinch Beers & Blending, 81 Patch Road, Fort Monroe, Virginia
Fee: $50.00
Join the James River Association and Hampton Clean City Commission for a rain barrel workshop at Oozlefinch Beers & Blending on Thursday, May 22, at 6:00 pm. Staff members will instruct workshop participants on how to assemble and install rain barrels at home. The registration fee for the workshop is $50 and each registration comes with a 55-gallon drum, a RainRecycle Rain Barrel Kit from The Rain Barrel Depot, and a beverage. Click here for more information.
Thanks to our partnerships with Coca-Cola Consolidated, Mount Olive Pickle Company, and local partners, the James River Association distributed 256 rain barrels at workshops held across the James River watershed through its River Hero Homes program in 2024! Click here to learn about our River Hero Homes program.