Garden Series: Rain Barrel Workshop

Learn how to collect and reuse rainwater with a rain barrel—perfect for watering gardens, conserving water, and reducing runoff. This hands-on workshop will guide you through materials selection, setup, maintenance, and the environmental benefits of harvesting rain.

Participants will have the option to preorder materials in order to construct their own rain barrel to take home.

Dan Shimp is a seasoned homesteader who values community, self-sufficiency, and repurposing or reclaiming old materials.  For many years he built a thriving homestead in East Penns Valley, and has been a dedicated educator for PVCA.