2026 Upcoming dates: April 2, May 7, June 4, July 2 & August 6

2026 April Workshop ONLY register through the Blue Ridge Soil & Water Conservation District by contacting

Kathy Smith (Program Manager/Education Coordinator) at (540) 352-3312. PLEASE REGISTER at Least ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE!

If you would like to harvest rainwater for your garden and landscaping needs, then this is an opportunity for you to construct your very own rain barrel. This old idea is making a big splash! Please have the proper transportation to take home your completed Rain barrel as each one is approximately 53 gallons measuring 42 inches in height and 24 inches in diameter. Choose the session that fits into your busy schedule! Please bring a power drill along with the following size drill bits: 1”, 1/2”, 1/4” and a 1/8” drill bit for predrilling holes for wood screw placement. Registration Deadline: 1 Week Before Workshop