Rain Barrel & Water Harvesting Workshop

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Residents of San Diego are invited to join this free workshop to learn about all the benefits of rain barrels and best practices for rainwater collection. Pre-order a rain barrel for pickup at the distribution event following the hands-on workshop!

This workshop is for City of San Diego residents only and will be detailing rebates and discount programs, how to harvest rainwater in your household, and the best way to use your new rain barrel.

In this workshop we will cover:

• The purpose and the environmental benefits of rain barrels and rain harvesting

• Downspouts, rain chains, and connecting them to your rain barrels

• How to install a rain barrel

• Maintaining your rain barrel

• How to empty rainwater from your barrel for capacity; and

• Rebates & discounts for City of San Diego residents

Discounted rain barrels available for City of San Diego residents:

Discounted rain barrels are SOLD OUT for this event. Rain barrels will not be available for same-day purchase. If you’d like to order discounted rain barrels, follow the instructions below to purchase for a different event.

City of San Diego residents are eligible for discounted rain barrels courtesy of the Think Blue San Diego!* Rain barrels are $30 each for City of San Diego residents after the $75 discount. Rain barrel sales close two weeks before the pickup event to ensure inventory is available. Please check your eligibility here before pre-ordering your rain barrels and selecting a pickup date.

Please contact us with any questions at (760) 436-7986 ext. 700 or at water@solanacenter.org .

*Discounted rain barrels available only while supplies last. Rain barrel discounts available for qualified City of San Diego residents only, limited to two per household. If you have purchased 2 rain barrels through this program since 2023, you are no longer qualified, and additional orders will be cancelled and refunded.

This workshop is funded by Think Blue San Diego.

Thanks to our host, Linda Vista Rec Center