The Water Works Park Foundation invites you to join us as we celebrate Earth Day by promoting rainscaping practices with a rain barrel workshop.

Rain barrels are a form of rainwater harvesting: collecting water from your roof and storing it for later use around your property. A typical rain barrel can hold up to 55 gallons of water for gardening, cleaning, and other purposes. This can save you money on your water bill and reduce the amount of runoff and pollution in our water bodies. Join the Water Works Park Foundation and the Izaak Walton League of Des Moines on Thursday, May 15, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm for a make-and-take rain barrel workshop.  

5:30 pm: Check-in
6:00 pm. Program starts
7:00 pm. Clean-up

The Rain Campaign will present the proper installation, benefits, and maintenance of rain barrels, and guide you through the process of making your barrel. Visit the Rain Campaign website to learn about the available rebate programs in the Des Moines metro area.

Please note that the Rain Barrel Workshop is intended for participants aged 14 and above, as it requires the use of power tools. All participants must sign a liability waiver upon check-in at Izaak Walton League.

We recommend one rain barrel per household for those interested in participating in the City of Des Moines stormwater subsidy program, which offers a rebate for your workshop registration fee. However, you only need to pay for one household member with your registration. There is no registration fee for additional household members to attend.

The Water Works Park Foundation's "Build a Rain Barrel" Workshop thanks Polk County Public Works, Water Works Park, the Izaak Walton League, and Wright Outdoor Solutions for making this workshop possible.