Mar
13
to Sep 12

2025 City of Englewood, City of Greenwood Village, & E-470 Rain Barrel Workshops

Save money and protect water quality!!

You can save money by conserving water with a rain barrel at your home. Plus, rain barrels help protect water quality. Stormwater runoff can pick up debris, chemicals, dirt, pet wastes, and other pollutants and deposit them into waterbodies that we use for swimming, fishing, and drinking. Runoff from a rainstorm or snowmelt is not treated at a wastewater treatment facility. Reducing stormwater runoff through the use of rain barrels leads to less stormwater pollution.

SPLASH is pleased to offer several rain barrel workshops in 2025. The workshop and $60 registration fee will include a presentation on rain barrels and instructions on how to build your own rain barrel, a 55-gallon rain barrel, and connector kit. We will also provide you with an installation guide to help you connect your new rain barrel to a downspout.

You will need to be able to take home your rain barrel at the end of the workshop. Sorry, but we will not be able to store your rain barrel for pick up at a later date. We will only have enough barrels for those that register and will not be able to accommodate any walk-ins. Due to the popularity of these workshops and the long waiting list, please only register one person for one barrel per household.

Join us at one of our upcoming Rain Barrel Workshops!

EVENT DATES & LOCATIONS BELOW - PLEASE REGISTER FOR ONE EVENT AT A TIME

  • April 16, 2025, 2pm-4pm, City of Englewood, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood -THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL!

  • May 21, 2025, 2pm-4pm, City of Greenwood Village at 10001 E. Costilla Avenue, Greenwood Village

  • June 6, 2025, 2pm-4pm, E-470 Administrative Building, 22470 E. Stephen D. Hogan Parkway, Suite 100, Aurora

  • September 12, 2025, 2-4pm, E-470 Administrative Building, 22470 E. Stephen D. Hogan Parkway, Suite 100, Aurora

TO REGISTER FOR EACH SEPARATE EVENT:

· Click HERE to shop for the workshop product: DIY Up-Cycled Rain Barrel & Kit Bundle

· At checkout, enter the discount code SPLASH25 to receive your product and registration for $60

· Once you’ve checked out, you’ll receive an email within 24 hours confirming your registration and other pertinent details of the event.

Please contact James Linden, Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority, at JLinden@semswa.org or (303)858-8844 to inquire about a scholarship for a workshop.

Please contact Lisa Knerr, Arapahoe County Environmental Program Manager at LKnerr@arapahoegov.com or 720-874-6525 for more information.

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Mar
14
to Apr 25

City of Westminster Rain Barrel Event

  • 10455 Sheridan Boulevard Westminster, CO, 80020 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The City of Westminster is holding a Rain Barrel Event!

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR

Friday, May 23rd from 4pm - 6pm.

Join us on behind the City Park Rec Center, behind the building back parking lot near the soccer fields.

The event registration fee of ONLY $20 will include information on rain barrels, other City of Westminster events or programs, and your purchase of the DIY Up-Cycled Rain Barrel & Kit Bundle. You can also find further instructions for rain barrel installation on Colorado Stormwater Center’s website here (http://stormwatercenter.colostate.edu/resources/rain-barrels/). This event only has space for 80, so make sure you register early!

Participants to this event MUST live in the City of Westminster to be qualified to attend.  

TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT:

· Click HERE to shop for the event product: DIY Up-Cycled Rain Barrel & Kit Bundle

· At checkout, specify that you are attending the City of Westminster Event.

· Enter the discount code WEST25 and then proceed to checkout.

· Once you’ve checked out, you’ll receive an email within 24 hours confirming your registration and other pertinent details of the event.

NOTICE: You will need to be able to take home your rain barrel at the end of the event. Sorry, but we will not be able to store your rain barrel for pick up at a later date. We will only have enough barrels for those that register and will not be able to accommodate any walk-ins.

If you have any questions about the event, please contact Jake South at 303-658-2339 or jsouth@westminsterco.gov.


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Mar
21
to Apr 12

I-70 Corridor Chamber of Commerce Rain Barrel Workshop

I-70 Corridor Chamber of Commerce and Arapahoe County Public Works are hosting a Rain Barrel Workshop

THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED! PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR A NEW DATE & TIME TO COME!

The workshop and registration fee of $65.60 will include a presentation on rain barrels and instructions on how to build your own rain barrel, a 55-gallon rain barrel, and connector kit. We will also provide you with an installation guide to help you connect your new rain barrel to a downspout.  

LIMIT TO 26 PARTICIPANTS.

NOTICE: You will need to be able to take home your rain barrel at the end of the workshop. Sorry, but we will not be able to store your rain barrel for pick up at a later date. We will only have enough barrels for those that register and will not be able to accommodate any walk-ins.

Please only register one person for one barrel per household. You can also find further instructions for rain barrel installation on Colorado Stormwater Center’s website here. 

TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT: 

  • Click HERE to shop for the workshop product: DIY Up-Cycled Rain Barrel & Kit Bundle 

  • At checkout, choose the correct event (I-70 Corridor), enter the discount code CCC25 to receive your product and registration for $65.60 and check out 

  • Once you’ve checked out, you’ll receive an email within 24 hours confirming your registration and other pertinent details of the event.

If you have any questions about the workshop, please contact Lisa Knerr, Arapahoe County Environmental Program Manager at 720-874-6525 or LKnerr@arapahoegov.com or Lindy Cosgrove, i70 Corridor Chamber of Commerce at 303-257-5477 or lindy.cosgrove20@gmail.com

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Apr
28
to Aug 9

Splash Rain Barrel Workshop - August 9th, 2024

  • E-470 Public Highway Authority Service Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

SPLASH is hosting a Rain Barrel Workshop on

Friday, August 9, 2024, 2pm-4pm

at

E-470 Public Highway Authority Service Center

22470 E. Stephen D. Hogan Parkway, Authority Board Room, Aurora, CO 20018

THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL!

Registration for this class is now full.

If you purchased a second, regularly priced barrel and kit bundle (or other purchase eligible for free delivery), you will pick up your order AFTER class at 4pm. Your confirmation email will contain pick up information and your reservation number (1P-20P).

CLASS AND RESERVATIONS FOR FREE DELIVERY FOR THIS EVENT ARE NOW FULL.

The workshop includes a presentation on rain barrels and instructions on how to build your own rain barrel, a 55-gallon rain barrel, and connector kit. We will also provide you with an installation guide to help you connect your new rain barrel to a downspout.

You will need to be able to take home your rain barrel at the end of the workshop. Sorry, but we will not be able to store your rain barrel for pick up at a later date. We will only have enough barrels for those that register and will not be able to accommodate any walk-ins.

Due to the popularity of these workshops and the long waiting list, please only register one person for one barrel per household (Colorado residents only).

 

Please visit SPLASH  https://www.splashco.org/rain-barrel-workshops and E-470 https://www.e-470.com/our-commitment/sustainability/ for more stormwater pollution prevention tips. You can also find further instructions for rain barrel installation on Colorado Stormwater Center’s website HERE.

 

  • If you would like to inquire about scholarships for registration, please contact James Linden at the Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority (SEMSWA) at 303-858-8844.

  • If you have any questions about the workshop, please contact Lisa Knerr, Arapahoe County, 720-874-6525, Lknerr@arapahoegov.com or Wanda DeVargas, E-470, 303-537-3406, wdevarg@e-470.com

If you have questions about this or other Splash events, please reach out to Lisa Knerr, Arapahoe County, 720-874-6525, Lknerr@arapahoegov.com or Wanda DeVargas, E-470, 303-537-3406, wdevarg@e-470.com or James Linden at the Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority (SEMSWA) at 303-858-8844

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Apr
19
to Apr 28

Splash Arapahoe County Event - April 26th, 2024

  • Fort Collins, Colorado 80526 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Splash (Arapahoe County) event on April 26th, 2024 is full and no longer accepting registrations. Check out one of the other events happening and reach out to us at info@coloradoraincatcher.com or one of the contact personnel listed for the appropriate event to find out more information.

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Apr
15
to May 16

Splash Rain Barrel Workshop - City of Greenwood Village

  • City of Greenwood Village (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

SPLASH is hosting a Rain Barrel Workshop on

Thursday, May 16, 2024, 2pm-4pm

at

City of Greenwood Village

10001 E. Costilla Avenue, Greenwood Village, CO

THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL!

Please check back for other upcoming or current events. If you have any questions, please reach out to Matt Adams, PE, CFM, Greenwood Village, 303-708-6140, madams@greenwoodvillage.com

The next Splash Rain Barrel Workshop will be on May 16 from 2pm-4pm, located at the City of Greenwood Village, 10001 E. Costilla Avenue, Greenwood Village.  

The workshop and $50 registration fee will include a presentation on rain barrels and instructions on how to build your own rain barrel, a 55-gallon rain barrel, and connector kit. We will also provide you with an installation guide to help you connect your new rain barrel to a downspout. You will need to be able to take home your rain barrel at the end of the workshop.

Sorry, but we will not be able to store your rain barrel for pick up at a later date. We will only have enough barrels for those that register and will not be able to accommodate any walk-ins.

Due to the popularity of these workshops and the long waiting list, please only register one person for one barrel per household (Colorado residents only).

TO REGISTER:

·    Click HERE to shop for the workshop product: DIY Up-Cycled Rain Barrel & Kit Bundle

·    At checkout, enter the discount code you to receive your product and registration for $50 (found via Splash social media - please contact below for more information)

·    Once you’ve checked out, you’ll receive an email within 24 hours confirming your registration and other pertinent details of the event.

 

Please visit SPLASH https://www.splashco.org/rain-barrel-workshops and City of Greenwood Village https://greenwoodvillage.com/963/Storm-Water-Quality for more stormwater pollution prevention tips. You can also find further instructions for rain barrel installation on Colorado Stormwater Center’s website HERE.

 

·    If you would like to inquire about scholarships for registration, please contact James Linden at the Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority (SEMSWA) at 303-858-8844.

·    If you have any questions about the workshop, please contact Lisa Knerr, Arapahoe County, 720-874-6525, Lknerr@arapahoegov.com or Matt Adams, PE, CFM, Greenwood Village, 303-708-6140, madams@greenwoodvillage.com

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Mar
19
to May 3

City of Westminister Rain Barrel Workshop May 3rd, 2024

  • City of Westminster Public Works and Utilities - CITY HALL (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

City of Westminster Public Works and Utilities Rain Barrel Workshop

Friday, May 3rd from 5 pm to 7 pm

at

City Hall parking lot

4800 W 92nd Ave, Westminster, CO 80031

 

THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL!

Please check back for other upcoming or current events. If you have any questions, please reach out to Heather Otterstetter with City of Westminster at 303-658-2370 or hotterst@westminsterco.gov or Jake South at 303-658-2339 or jsouth@westminsterco.gov.

The workshop and registration fee will include a presentation on rain barrels and instructions on how to build your own rain barrel, a 55-gallon rain barrel, and connector kit. We will also provide you with an installation guide to help you connect your new rain barrel to a downspout. You can also find further instructions for rain barrel installation on Colorado Stormwater Center’s website here (http://stormwatercenter.colostate.edu/resources/rain-barrels/)

 

Participants to this workshop MUST live in the City of Westminster to be qualified to attend.

 A discount is offered to those who will be attending this event. Please enter WESTBARREL24 at checkout to receive the discount!

TO REGISTER:

  • Click HERE to shop for the workshop product: DIY Up-Cycled Rain Barrel & Kit Bundle

  • At checkout, enter the discount code to receive your product and be registered for the event: WESTBARREL24

  • Once you’ve checked out, you’ll receive an email within 24 hours confirming your registration and other pertinent details of the event.

NOTICE: You will need to be able to take home your rain barrel at the end of the workshop. Sorry, but we will not be able to store your rain barrel for pick up at a later date. We will only have enough barrels for those that register and will not be able to accommodate any walk-ins. Per Colorado law, only two rain barrels are allowed per household.

If you have any questions about the workshop, please contact Heather Otterstetter at 303-658-2370 or hotterst@westminsterco.gov or Jake South at 303-658-2339 or jsouth@westminsterco.gov.

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Mar
19
to Apr 30

City of Englewood Rain Barrel Workshop

  • Community Room, Second Floor, Civic Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The City of Englewood is hosting a Rain Barrel Workshop on

Tuesday, April 30th from 5:30pm - 7pm

at

Community Room, Second Floor, Civic Center

1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, CO 80110

THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL!

Please check back for other upcoming or current events. If you have any questions, please reach out to Melissa Englund, City of Englewood, at 303-762-2390 or MEnglund@englewoodco.gov

In this workshop, you'll join the City of Englewood and Groundwork Denver water program director, Jessica Swindon, to learn about rainwater harvesting principles and how to apply them to your home. You'll leave with all of the information you need to install a rain barrel, the legality of harvesting rainwater, and how to start conserving water and saving money. 

You will need to be able to take home your rain barrel at the end of the workshop. Due to the popularity of these workshops, please only register one person for one barrel per household.

  • Workshop Lead Bio: Jessica Swindon is the water program director at Groundwork Denver, an environmental-justice non-profit in Denver and an Englewood City resident. She works with youth and the community to install rain barrels and rain gardens for residents, monitors water quality, and advocates for water protection in the Metro Denver area.

TO REGISTER:

  • Click HERE to shop for the workshop product: DIY Up-Cycled Rain Barrel & Kit Bundle

  • At checkout, enter the discount code to receive your product and be registered for the event: EWOOD3024

  • Once you’ve checked out, you’ll receive an email within 24 hours confirming your registration and other pertinent details of the event.

If you would like to inquire about scholarships for registration OR if you have any questions about the workshop, please contact Melissa Englund, City of Englewood, at 303-762-2390 or MEnglund@englewoodco.gov. To learn more about the City of Englewood, please visit https://www.englewoodco.gov/

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Mar
15
to Apr 15

Splash Rain Barrel Workshop April 26, 2024

  • E-470 Public Highway Authority Service Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

SPLASH is hosting a Rain Barrel Workshop on

Friday, April 26, 2024, 2pm-4pm

at

E-470 Public Highway Authority Service Center

22470 E. Stephen D. Hogan Parkway, Authority Board Room, Aurora, CO 20018

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! CHECK BACK FOR UPCOMING EVENTS IN BOTH MAY AND AUGUST!!!

The next Splash Rain Barrel Workshop will be on April 26 from 2pm-4pm, located at E-470 Public Highway Authority Service Center, in the Authority Board Room.  

The workshop and $50 registration fee will include a presentation on rain barrels and instructions on how to build your own rain barrel, a 55-gallon rain barrel, and connector kit. We will also provide you with an installation guide to help you connect your new rain barrel to a downspout. You will need to be able to take home your rain barrel at the end of the workshop.

Sorry, but we will not be able to store your rain barrel for pick up at a later date. We will only have enough barrels for those that register and will not be able to accommodate any walk-ins.

Due to the popularity of these workshops and the long waiting list, please only register one person for one barrel per household.  

TO REGISTER:

  • Click HERE to shop for the workshop product: DIY Up-Cycled Rain Barrel & Kit Bundle

  • At checkout, enter the discount code to receive your product and registration for $50 (found via Splash social media - please contact below for more information)

  • Once you’ve checked out, you’ll receive an email confirming your registration and other pertinent details of the event.

 

Please visit SPLASH  https://www.splashco.org/rain-barrel-workshops and E-470 https://www.e-470.com/our-commitment/sustainability/ for more stormwater pollution prevention tips. You can also find further instructions for rain barrel installation on Colorado Stormwater Center’s website HERE.

 

  • If you would like to inquire about scholarships for registration, please contact James Linden at the Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority (SEMSWA) at 303-858-8844.

  • If you have any questions about the workshop, please contact Lisa Knerr, Arapahoe County, 720-874-6525, Lknerr@arapahoegov.com or Wanda DeVargas, E-470, 303-537-3406, wdevarg@e-470.com

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Feb
1
to Mar 7

I-70 Corridor Chamber of Commerce and Arapahoe County Public Works Rain Barrel Workshop

  • CORE Electric Cooperative (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

I-70 Corridor Chamber of Commerce and Arapahoe County Public Works are hosting a

Rain Barrel Workshop on March 7, 2024 from 2:30pm-4:30pm

at

CORE Electric Cooperative, 1092 Cedar Street, Bennett, CO 80102

The workshop and registration fee will include a presentation on rain barrels and instructions on how to build your own rain barrel, a 55-gallon rain barrel, and connector kit. We will also provide you with an installation guide to help you connect your new rain barrel to a downspout.

Participants to this workshop MUST live in Adams & Arapahoe County or Bennett, CO to be qualified to attend.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN SOLD OUT! Please reach out to Lisa Kerr or Lindy Cosgrove to find out when the next event will be held!

NOTICE: You will need to be able to take home your rain barrel at the end of the workshop. Sorry, but we will not be able to store your rain barrel for pick up at a later date. We will only have enough barrels for those that register and will not be able to accommodate any walk-ins. Please only register one person for one barrel per household.

You can also find further instructions for rain barrel installation on Colorado Stormwater Center’s website here

If you have any questions about the workshop, please contact Lisa Knerr, Arapahoe County Environmental Program Manager at 720-874-6525 or LKnerr@arapahoegov.com or Lindy Cosgrove, i70 Corridor Chamber of Commerce at 303-257-5477 or lindy.cosgrove20@gmail.com

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Sep
15
4:30 PM16:30

Conserving Water in the Garden with Rain Barrels

  • Odell Brewing Company Community Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Rain barrels are the perfect addition to your home gardens! They allow you to:

  • Conserve water

  • Expand your gardens

  • Protect our rivers

  • Save money on water for your garden, plants and yard

In this in-person class you will receive information from Jessica Thrasher, with the Colorado Water Center, describing the types of rain barrel to buy and step-by-step instructions on how to install your rain barrel(s) at home.

Cost: $39.50 DIY Installation Kit (Odell Brewing Company is providing the barrels for free AND you’ll also receive a pint, on the house!)

SHOP FOR YOUR KIT HERE!

***BE SURE TO CHOOSE “LOCAL PICK UP” AT CHECKOUT IF YOU’RE ATTENDING THE EVENT***

Particpants to this event will pick up their rain barrel & kit at the event. Once the kit has been purchased online from Colorado Rain Catcher, you will receive an email confirming your registration for this class! No further steps needed except to show up on 9/15/23!

**PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM FOR THE REGISTRATION EMAIL**

This class is designed for 30 participants only, so make sure you sign up soon before all 30 slots are taken!

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Jun
2
5:00 PM17:00

City of Westminster Barrel Event

  • City of Westminster City Hall Parking Lot (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The City of Westminster’s Stormwater Department, in conjunction with Colorado Rain Catcher, will host a barrel event on Friday, June 2nd from 5pm - 7 pm for Westminster residents.

The event will be held in the City of Westminster’s City Hall Parking Lot, located at 4800 W 92nd Ave., Westminster, CO 80031.

This Rain Barrel Event is catered for 50 residents only so be sure to register NO LATER than May 30th, 2023!

START BY SHOPPING HERE!

  • Registered participants can use the code WESTBARREL23 at checkout to get 20% OFF an Up-Cycled 55-Gallon Barrel & DIY Kit (normally $88).

  • Registration is completed once you’ve added your product to be purchased your barrel & kit.

  • Fill out the Registration Form at Checkout

  • PICK UP YOUR BARREL & KIT AT THE EVENT ON June 2nd from 5pm - 7pm

Participants will learn about rain water collection and the benefits of doing so!

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Apr
13
6:00 PM18:00

City of Greeley Rain Barrel Workshop

  • Island Grove Park, 4-H Building (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The City of Greeley’s Stormwater Division, in conjunction with Colorado Rain Catcher and Colorado Stormwater Center, will host a workshop on April 13th from 6pm - 8pm for Greeley residents.

The workshop is catered for 25 residents only so be sure to register! Registration is completed once you’ve purchased your barrel & kit.

REGISTRATION HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO APRIL 7TH!

Registered participants can use the code GREELEYEVENT23 to get an Up-Cycled 55-Gallon Barrel & DIY Kit - normally $88, but only $65, with the discount!

Participants will learn about rain water collection and the benefits of doing so!

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Jul
22
to Oct 1

DC Rain Barrel Rebate Program

  • Fort Collins, Colorado 80526 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The District Department of Energy & Environment’s RiverSmart Homes offers rebates to property owners of residential buildings, commercial buildings, and community spaces in the District of Columbia who purchase and install rain barrels on their properties.

Rebates are issued as a direct reimbursement at a rate of $2 per gallon of rain barrel capacity. The rebate ONLY covers the cost of the barrel itself, and barrels MUST meet program criteria.

Click here to learn more, or email Maya Sterett at Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay

(msterett@allianceforthebay.org)

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City of Westminster Rain Barrel Rebate
May
7
3:30 PM15:30

City of Westminster Rain Barrel Rebate

The City of Westminster is offering a rain barrel rebate for Westminster residents!

You must have a Westminster address to get the rebate.

If you are ordering the 55 gallon Up-Cycled barrel only, enter the code: WESTMINSTER3

If you are ordering a second barrel of the DIY Up-Cycled Barrel & Kit Bundle for a second downspout, enter the code: WESTMINSTER4

If you are ordering any of our other barrels, you can place the order and select City of Westminster at checkout and your discount will be refunded to you!

Rain Barrel 101 Class available for FREE after purchase!

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Online: Building a Rain Garden
May
1
1:30 PM13:30

Online: Building a Rain Garden

Learn how to create your own rain garden oasis! Rain gardens are beautiful gardens, full of native plants, that are watered only with the rain. During this virtual class class by Jessica Thrasher of Colorado Stormwater Center, Colorado State University, participants will cover design, sizing and plant choice to conserve water and save money on your water bill!

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Project Rain Barrel
Feb
23
5:00 PM17:00

Project Rain Barrel

We are so excited to partner with Project Rain Barrel this year, providing our DIY kits for their workshops and events to encourage rain harvesting!

From Project Rain Barrel:

“River Network’s Project Rain Barrel helps communities and homeowners across the U.S. and Canada reduce their water footprints by providing FREE materials, support, and promotion for hosting educational rain barrel-making workshops.

We’ve partnered with the Coca-Cola Foundation, Coca-Cola bottlers, and our member groups since 2011 to connect more than 150 communities with over 10,000 upcycled rain barrels.

Watch the introductory video to learn more.”

February 23, 5-7 pm MST - Environmental Trivia Night

February 24, 10am - 11am MST - Coffee/Lunch Virtual Roundtables

April 30, 1:00 MST - Rivers Lab: The Book Club for River Geeks

June 8- June 29 - Virtual River Ecology and Geography Course


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Online: Rain Barrel 101
Feb
20
1:30 PM13:30

Online: Rain Barrel 101

Rain Barrel workshops are the perfect way to take the next step in rainwater harvesting at your home. Through this virtual class by Jessica Thrasher of Colorado Stormwater Center, Colorado State University and Colorado Rain Catcher, you will receive an introduction to rainwater harvesting and instructions on how to install and maintain your rain barrel at home.

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Online: Waterwise Landscape Design
Jan
4
4:30 PM16:30

Online: Waterwise Landscape Design

Learn how to plan and design your garden with water in mind. During this virtual class, Deryn Davidson, Colorado State University Horticulture Extension Agent for Boulder County will focus on how to shape your landscape to use water more efficiently and to reduce the overall use. The course will cover plant choices, irrigation audits, landscape features and more. There will be an opportunity to sketch a simple landscape design and get feedback from instructor. Come with ideas in mind!

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