Rain Barrel Workshop

Rain barrels help manage stormwater, conserve water, and reduce pollution in our lakes and streams. Take action to protect West Michigan’s water with a fun and practical hands-on workshop and bring home your own rain barrel!

Cost: $50

What’s Included:
• A 55-gallon upcycled rain barrel
• All the components you need
• Expert guidance on setup, use, and maintenance

Workshop participants MUST register and pay in advance of the workshop so that the correct number of barrels will be available on site.

NOTE: This link does not yet show the workshop as of July 1, but will soon. In the meantime you can RSVP on the Facebook event for updates here,

A minimum of 10 barrels must be reserved before August 18 or the class will be canceled; maximum 2 barrels per household and participants are responsible for transporting barrels from the Hastings Public Library. 

You will need to buy or build a separate base (like cement blocks) for your barrel to sit on and be off of the ground. This allows for better water flow. Rain barrels have the best catchment of rainwater on homes with gutters and downspouts but could be used in other areas that drip excessive rain water.

Let’s work together to care for our water — one barrel at a time!
Spots are limited. Registration is required to receive a rain barrel.

Presented by WMEAC, Thornapple River Watershed Council, Barry Conservation District, and Hastings Public Library