Rain Barrel Workshop

Residents learn to construct and integrate residential rainwater catchment systems during this utility workshop at the Morgan Family Community Center. Hosted by the UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County, the session explains how a single rain barrel can capture hundreds of gallons of roof runoff, reducing reliance on municipal water for landscape irrigation. Instructors walk through the physical assembly process, covering crucial details like proper screen installation to prevent mosquito breeding and securing the overflow valves. Participants leave with a functioning barrel and the technical confidence to legally and safely harvest natural precipitation in their own yards.