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July 17, 2010 - Rain Barrel Workshop

Saturday, July 17, 2010 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM (ET)

Sarasota, FL

July 17, 2010 - Rain Barrel Workshop

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FREE Rain Barrel Workshoprain barrels

Florida receives an average 52 inches of rainfall a year.  Most of that water flows off our roofs onto lawns and driveways, picking up fertilizers, pesticides and other pollutants that eventually find their way to our lakes, rivers and streams, contributing to non-point source pollution.

Rain barrels are a convenient and efficient way to collect some of that water. You'll not only help to reduce the stormwater runoff from your yard, but you'll have a free source of chemical-free water to use for irrigating your landscape!

This free workshop will not only help you understand the environmental benefits of rainbarrels, but in addition you'll learn how to construct and use rain barrels.

Note: After the class Sarasota County Government will sell rain barrels for $37 each, including tax and spigot assembly.  Payment must be made by cash (exact change only) or check.  Check payable to:  Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners

 (1 hour class)

 

If you need additional information, please call 941.232.2267.

 

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UF/IFAS Sarasota County Extension
6700 Clark Road
Sarasota, FL 34241

Saturday, July 17, 2010 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM (ET)


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Cooperative Extension is a partnership between the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) (through the University of Florida Extension), the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Sarasota County Government to provide scientific knowledge and expertise on subjects related to agricultural, human, and natural resources to sustain and enhance the quality of life for the residents of Sarasota County.