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 East End Branch Library in Richmond
Date & Time: Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 10:00am
Location: East End Branch Library, 1200 N. 25th Street, Richmond, Virginia
Fee: $50.00
Join the James River Association for a rain barrel workshop at Richmond’s East End Branch Library on Saturday, November 1, at 10:00 am. 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.
Registration is Full!
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.