Ready to turn rain into a resource? Join us for a fun, hands-on demonstration where we'll walk you through assembling your barrel step-by-step. 
 
Location: Brittingham Midtown Community Center, 570 McLawhorne Drive, Newport News, VA 23601
 
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Presentation and Assembly usually take an hour)
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Workshop dates for 2025:
May 17, 2025 - Sold out!
June 21, 2025
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The cost of the workshop is $65. You will be provided with a 55-gallon, food-grade barrel and all the parts needed to convert it into a rain barrel. There will be a demonstration on how to assemble the barrel, followed by Master Gardeners assisting each registrant in completing the barrel assembly. 

Below is a video that shows the assembly process as well as documents you may find useful for rain barrel preparation, water conservation and gardening.

Register using the PayPal button below for the date of the workshop you wish to attend. Please note, registration closes 5 business days prior to each workshop to ensure all parts are available. Once registered, you will be notified of any changes in dates and times.

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For more information, call the Newport News Virginia Cooperative Extension Office at 757-591-4838.