Join us for a FREE rain barrel workshop sponsored by Flows To Bay, the San Mateo Countywide Water Pollution Prevention Program.
The workshop will be on Saturday, November 2, 2019 from 9am – 1pm at Tierra Linda Middle School, San Carlos. Learn the skills needed to install your own rain barrel system at home! All ages are welcome to participate in the learning and the FUN!
The workshop will feature:
- Discussion of the San Mateo County rain barrel rebate program sponsored by Flows To Bay and the Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency
- Hands-on instruction and installation of a daisy-chained two-barrel system AND drip irrigation system
- Smoothies made by a Machine Bike Blender (by Rock the Bike) and other light refreshments
- PRIZE DRAWING: One lucky attendee will take home a FREE 50 gallon rain barrel described below that we will be installing and described below!
REGISTER ONLINE HERE! Only 30 spots available!
Space is limited. Email info@flowstobay.org with questions.
Why should I install a rain barrel?
- Rain barrels are one of the best ways to save money and water.
- Rain barrels protect local creeks, the San Francisco Bay, and the Ocean by reducing urban runoff that transports litter, motor oil, copper and other pollutants from entering storm drains
- Rain barrels can also moderate flooding during the rainy winter season, decrease land erosion, and also reduce the amount of moisture that reaches your home’s foundation.
- San Mateo County has a rebate program that provides a rebate of up to $100!
- 1,000 square feet of roof surface can capture 625 gallons of water for every 1 inch of rainfall, that’s over 11,000 gallons from one home per year!
- Learn more about the benefits of rain barrels and how rain barrels help prevent stormwater pollution here.
