Rain barrels
Florida receives an average of 52 inches of rainfall per year. Most of this water washes over lawns and pavement carrying fertilizers and other chemicals into local waterways. An inch of rainfall over a one thousand square-foot 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'll not only help reduce pollution, but you'll also have a supply of free non-chlorinated soft water for irrigating your landscape!
Rain Barrel Workshops
The Miami-Dade County Cooperative Extension Service is offering a series of Rain Barrel Workshops. These workshops give the residents of Miami-Dade County an opportunity to learn about important water conservation issues and teach them how to construct and install their very own rain barrel. All barrels are refurbished food-grade drums. They are used to ship food products only. Size and color varies based on availability. Generally, the volume is 55 gallons. Please note that we no control over what size, color, or style (open or closed top) drums will be available.
Registration for the rainbarrel workshop (with barrel) includes:
1 55-60 gal. food grade drum
1 hose bib
workshop materials
*It may be necessary to purchase additional materials in order to instal the rain barrel at your home.
To register call Lize at (305)248-3311 x 242
You can register for the next workshop by downloading and completing the registration form below and mailing it to the Extension Office in Homestead with your check or money order. Please be aware that these classes can fill quickly, and you must pre-register and prepay. Due to storage and transport considerations, I can only provide a limited number of barrels per workshop. Registration is based on a first come, first served basis. We are also willing to hold on-site rain barrel workshops for homeowners associations, garden clubs, etc. If your group is interested please contact Barbara McAdam at (305)248-3311 x 245
Registration Fees
Workshop and barrel: $45
Additional barrels: $40 each
Workshop without barrel: $10
Guests may attend for free, but must pay if they would like workshop materials
Payment must be made in the form of personal check or money order. We can not accept cash or credit cards.
Date Registration Location & Time
Saturday, January 24 Miami Beach Botanical Gardens
10:00 AM-Noon
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We have lived in Bradenton, FL, in the same home for over 20 yrs. During this time we have installed two or more rain barrels connected to our rain gutter downspouts for rainwater harvesting. I am always so thrilled when I can water our Victory Garden, orchids, exotic plants and flowers, as well as keep our bird baths and fountains filled with rainwater instead of using "potable" water. My wife appreciates it when she goes to pay the "water bills."
We encourage as many folks as possible to become involved in rainwater harvesting whether channeled from rain gutters, roof valley or just regular buckets sitting out in the rain. I sincerely believe we should all become more concerned regarding the waste of our precious, priceless water, be it rainwater or potable!
Would love to warmly suggest to those who use rain barrels connected to downspouts, that they keep their rain gutters squeaky clean to eliminate water damage to your home if it is clogged and also to allow rainwater to flow more freely and cleaner into your rain barrels.
You are invited to visit with me at www.GutterClutterBuster.com and see how you can clean rain gutters easier, faster, and certainly safer than any method available at this time. Stay safely on the ground while you vacuum out your rain gutters.
Save our water, stay well, stay safe, stay strong and "Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled."
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