Make Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop

Suffolk Master Gardeners Interns will host the Rain Barrel Workshop.

Time: 11:00 AM

Location: SMGA Plant Sale Area

SMGA Interns will guide participants through the assembly of the rain barrels. Participants will be provided with the barrel and all necessary parts. The main component of the rain barrel is a 55-gallon drum. Please ensure your vehicle is large enough to transport it home.

Class is limited to 25 participants

Participants MUST pre-register

Registration fee is $55.00. Use button below to register online or mail your name, daytime phone number, email address and check made to Suffolk Art League to P.O. Box 1086, Suffolk, VA 23439. Registrations will be accepted in the order received until all spaces are full.

For additional information, email JDugan@vt.edu

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