Capturing rainwater from your roof is now legal in Colorado. Colorado State University Extension presents: Harvesting Rainwater: Build Your Own Rain Barrel. Rain water can be used to irrigate you garden or landscape. Registration for the workshop includes information on the specific guidelines of the law, how to site and distribute harvested water. Participants can attend the class and can receive a barrel and conversion kit to take home. Participants may purchase up to two barrels and kits. These barrels are recycled food grade containers donated by Swire Coca-Cola Products, Pueblo, CO. The conversion kits are donated by River Network. Additional details are available at http://elpaso.extension.colostate.edu. Pre-registration is required. The supply of kits and barrels is limited.
Time & Date: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Thursday May 3, 2018
Location: Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Peppergrass Lane, Fountain CO 80817.
Registration: $15.00 per person : class only
$50.00 per person: includes class, one barrel, one conversion kit,
$70.00 per person : includes class, 2 barrels, 2 conversion kits
Deadline for class registration and kit orders is Tuesday April 23.
For additional information, visit or call (719) 520-7690 or visit http://elpaso.extension.colostate.edu . No refunds.