Looking to conserve water in your yard? Install a rain barrel to do just that!
In partnership with Elkhart County Soil & Water Conservation District, the Elkhart Environmental Center is hosting a Rain Barrel Kit Pickup Day on Tuesday, June 3rd. Kits are $50 each (limit one per household) and must be reserved online by Monday, May 19th. Kits will be available to be picked up from the Elkhart Environmental Center between 12 PM and 6 PM on June 3rd. During this time, EEC and ECSWCD staff will be available to answer questions you may have about barrel assembly and installation.
Each rain barrel kit includes:
- 55-gallon plastic barrel
- Hole saws for installation
- Valves and seals for barrel connections and spouts
- Flexible hose for downspout-to-barrel connection
- Downspout diverter (must select proper size on registration)
- Winterizing cap
*Assembly is required
The Elkhart Environmental Center is located at 1717 E. Lusher Avenue in Elkhart.
*Please note: To qualify for the Elkhart County Soil & Water Conservation District Rain Garden & Rain Barrel Reimbursement Program, participants MUST attend the Rain Garden & Rain Barrel Workshop (Info Session) on Tuesday, May 27th. To learn more about the reimbursement program, please visit www.elkcoswcd.org/homeowners/rgrb/