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Rain Barrel Workshops

Florida receives an average of 56 inches of rainfall per year. An inch of rainfall over a 1000sq.ft. area yields in excess of 600 gallons of water. A rain barrel is an inexpensive means of capturing and storing some of this water  for later use. By installing a rain barrel you will not only help reduce pollution from stormwater runoff, but also have a supply of free non-chlorinated Ph neutral water for watering your vegetable garden, prize orchids, potted plants and much more!

Learn about water conservation issues and how to construct and install your very own rain barrel. We can bring the rain barrel & water conservation workshops to your:

All rain barrel workshops include a showerhead and light bulb exchange courtesy of Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department.

Compost Workshops

Free Compost Happens workshops are held on the same day as rain barrel workshops and taught by a Master Gardener. Learn how to start and maintain a compost pile to turn your yard waste and food scraps into rich soil.

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Both workshops are FREE.  To purchase a rain barrel is $40.  You must register ahead of time to purchase a rain barrel. Please sign up if you plan to attend one of the above workshops so we know how many people are attending.

Please contact Lize Luna to register
305-248-3311 ext. 242

For additional information contact
Barbara McAdam  ext. 245

Registration Forms

Payment must be made in the form of personal check or money order. We can not accept cash or credit cards.

Date	Location & Time
Saturday,           January 21, 2012 Registration form	Miami Springs Recreation Center Compost 10A.M. - 10:30A.M.  Rain Barrels 11A.M-12P.M.
Saturday,           February 4, 2012 Registration form	Coral Gables Farmer's Market Compost 10A.M. - 10:30A.M.  Rain Barrels 11A.M-12P.M.
Saturday,           February 25, 2012 Registration form	Miami-Dade County Extension Office Compost 1P.M. - 1:30P.M.  Rain Barrels 11A.M-12P.M.
Sunday,           March 18, 2012 Registration form	Lowe's Home Improvement EPA Fix-a-Leak Week Event Compost 10A.M. - 10:30A.M.  Rain Barrels 11A.M-12P.M.

Please note that Miami-Dade Cooperative Extension does not sell rain barrels. Rain barrels are made available only to individuals who attend educational workshops. You may also complete the online presentation and answer 2 simple questions and schedule a time to pick up a rain barrel at our Extension Office.

Questions are:

What is your personal daily water usage number?

List 3 ways you will save water in your home and garden.

Retail barrel suppliers can be found by looking under the listings for "Barrels & Drums" in your local yellow pages.