Learn How to Make a Rain Barrel

Sustainable Lawrence will hold a class about how to make rain barrels from 1 to 3 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 17, at the at 295 Eggerts Crossing Rd.

Sustainable Lawrence offered this description of the class:

Learn all about Rain Barrels and build one for your garden! The fee is $50, which includes all materials.

A rain barrel is placed under a gutter’s downspout next to a house, garage, or shed to collect rain water from the roof. The barrel holds about 50 gallons of water, which can be used to water your lawn, flowers, shrubs, and trees.

Rain water harvesting can help save money on your water bill, prevent basement flooding, and reduce flooding in local rivers and streams.