***Update 03/06/2025** ALL RAIN BARREL WORKSHOP SPOTS HAVE BEEN FILLED
Free Workshop to Build Your Own Rain Barrel!
**UPDATE: MARCH 22 WORKSHOPS HAVE BEEN FILLED **
SIGN UP TO JOIN THE WAITLIST & STAY TUNED FOR FUTURE DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED (for Summer 2025)
- Workshop space is limited. Residents can participate on their own or with their household/family. There are up to 40 spots available for each workshop date, and registration will be open until filled.
- One rain barrel will be provided per household. (If you already signed up or received a free barrel from the City of Omaha's rain barrel giveaway, you are not eligible to attend this workshop.)
- All parts, installation instructions, and tools needed for the construction of the rain barrel will be provided (at no cost) during the workshop. Participants will need to complete one step at home to install their rain barrel.
- There is no cost to attend a workshop, but registration is required.
Please note: You will need to transport your assembled rain barrel to your own place of residence after the workshop. No assistance will be provided.
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Rain Barrel Workshop Date:
Saturday, March 22, 2025
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Times (choose a one-hour slot):
9:00-10:00am
10:30-11:30am
12:30-1:30pm
2:00-3:00pm -
Location:
YATES ILLUMINATES at 3260 Davenport St., Omaha, NE 68131
Special thanks to workshop partners: Omaha Stormwater Program, Yates Illuminates, and to American Laboratories, Inc. for donating the barrels.
Rain Barrel Resources
What is a Rain Barrel?
Rain barrels capture water from a roof and temporarily store it for use on lawns, gardens, or indoor plants. They are simple to install and use, and provide many economic and environmental benefits!
Important Note: Do NOT drink rain barrel water, and do not use it to wash hands.
If you received a free rain barrel through the City of Omaha's giveaway or at a Keep Omaha Beautiful workshop -- join us for this decorating contest!
Now through August 31st, enter for a chance to win! Here's how:
1. Install your rain barrel
2. Decorate your rain barrel
3. Submit a photo by August 31st for a chance to win these great prizes: 1st place: $75 Mulhall’s gift card; 2nd place: $50 gift card Mulhall’s gift card ; 3rd place: $25 Mulhall's gift card
Contest Eligibility: Only rain barrels received through the City of Omaha’s 2025 rain barrel giveaway or at workshops hosted by Keep Omaha Beautiful are eligible for this contest. Thanks for participating!
