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 Hull Street Branch Library in Richmond
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 6:00 pm
Location: Hull Street Branch Library, 1400 Hull Street, Richmond, Virginia
Fee: $50.00
Join the James River Association for a rain barrel workshop at Richmond’s Hull Street Branch Library on Tuesday, September 3, 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 native plant from Local Ecotype Richmond Natives (LERN).
Rain Barrel Workshop at James River EcoFest in Richmond
Date & Time: Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 1:30 pm
Location: James A. Buzzard River Education Center, 2825 Dock Street, Richmond, Virginia
Fee: $50.00
Join the James River Association for a rain barrel workshop as part of James River EcoFest at the new James A. Buzzard River Education Center. 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.
Rain Barrel Workshop at Broad Rock Branch Library in Richmond
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 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 Tuesday, September 10, 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 native plant from Local Ecotype Richmond Natives (LERN).
Rain Barrel Workshop at Starr Hill Downtown at the Dairy Market in Charlottesville
Date & Time: Thursday, September 19, 2024 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, September 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, RainRecycle rain barrel kit from The Rain Barrel Depot, and a pint of beer.
Rain Barrel Workshop at Lower James River Center
Date & Time: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 6:00 pm
Location: Lower James River Education Center, 1335 Colonial Parkway, Williamsburg, Virginia
Fee: $50.00
Join the James River Association for a rain barrel workshop at the Lower James River Education Center on Wednesday, September 25, 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.
Rain Barrel Workshop at Cunningham Creek Winery in Fluvanna
Date & Time: Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:00 pm
Location: Cunningham Creek Winery, 3304 Ruritan Lake Road, Palmyra, 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 Cunningham Creek Winery on Thursday, October 3, 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.
Rain Barrel Workshop and Tree Giveaway at East End Branch Library in Richmond
Date & Time: Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 9:00 am
Location: East End Branch Library, 1200 N. 25th Street, Richmond, Virginia
Fee: $50.00
Join the James River Association for a rain barrel workshop and tree giveaway at the East End Branch Library in Richmond on Saturday, October 12, at 9:00 am. 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 native plant from Local Ecotype Richmond Natives (LERN). Following the rain barrel workshop, participants are welcome to take home a tree as part of a tree giveaway for Richmond Tree Week 2024. The tree giveaway is free and will take place from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm.
Rain Barrel Workshops at Plant Native! Festival in Henrico
Date & Time: Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 pm
Location: Dorey Park, 2999 Darbytown Road, Henrico, Virginia
Fee: $50.00
Join the James River Association for a rain barrel workshop at the Plant Native! Festival at Henrico County’s Dorey Park on Saturday, October 19, at 10:00 am, 11:00 am, or 12:00 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.
Rain Barrel Workshop at West End Branch Library in Richmond
Date & Time: Thursday, October 24, 2024 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 Thursday, October 24, 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 native plant from Local Ecotype Richmond Natives (LERN).
Thanks to our partnerships with Coca-Cola Consolidated, Mount Olive Pickle Company, and local partners, the James River Association distributed 144 rain barrels across the James River basin through its River Hero Homes program in 2023! Click here to learn about our River Hero Homes program.