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The Penn State Extension will host an in-person workshop March 29 on Rain Barrel Discover - Explore and Learn at the Mount Gretna Firehall in Lebanon County from 11:00 a.m. to Noon.
Attend this workshop led by Penn State Extension Master Watershed Stewards. Discover the myriad benefits of installing a rain barrel on your property, from conserving water to controlling stormwater and nurturing your lawn and garden.
During the workshop, delve into topics such as stormwater management, best practices for homeowners, the anatomy of a rain barrel, maintenance tips, and proper installation techniques.
You'll have the opportunity to purchase a premade, fully equipped rain barrel with all the necessary components.
Don't miss this chance to embrace sustainability and enhance your property's environmental impact.
Who is this for?
-- Those seeking to learn more about rain barrels
-- Those considering the purchase of a rain barrel
What will you learn?
-- Learn about stormwater and its impacts on the environment.
-- Discover best management practices homeowners can implement around the landscape to -- lessen the negative impacts of stormwater on water quality.
-- Understand the parts and functions of the rain barrel.
-- Learn how to connect your rain barrel to your downspout.
Click Here to register and for more information.
Visit the Penn State Extension website to learn more about many other educational opportunities.
Upcoming Extension Events
February 19-- Penn State Extension Woods In Your Backyard Series (Part 6 of 9) - Identifying and Controlling Invasive Plants In Small Woodlots. 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
February 21-- Penn State Extension In-Person Volunteer Live Staking Workshop. Orrs Bridge Road Restoration Site, 1 Stone Spring Lane in Camp Hill, Cumberland County. 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
February 24-- Penn State Extension Ag Water Webinar Series: PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' 101 For Farmers. Noon to 1:00 p.m.
February 26-- Penn State Extension Woods In Your Backyard Series (Part 7 of 9) - Healthy Woods - Common Insects and Diseases. 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
March 3-- Penn State Extension Ag Water Series Webinar: Practices To Mitigate Flooding & Drought. Noon to 1:00 p.m.
March 4-- Penn State Extension Webinar On Residential Stormwater Solutions - Rainwater Catchment Systems. Noon to 1:00 p.m.
March 5-- Penn State Extension Woods In Your Backyard Series (Part 8 of 9) - Converting Lawns to Natural Areas (Meadows and Woods). 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
March 10-- Penn State Extension Ag Water Series Webinar: Tile Drainage In Pennsylvania. Noon to 1:00 p.m.
March 11-- Penn State Extension (7 of 10) Pennsylvania Forests Webinar Seminar Series - Hazard Tree Analysis. Noon and 7:00 p.m.
March 12-- Penn State Extension Woods In Your Backyard Series (Part 9 of 9) - Putting Your Knowledge To Work - What’s Your Plan? Map it Out. 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
March 13-- DCNR, Penn State Extension Forest Health, Insect, Disease Update Webinar, 8:30 to 11:00 a.m.
March 17-- Penn State Extension Ag Water Series Webinar: Where Does Water Go? Watersheds & Mapping. Noon to 1:00 p.m.
March 19-- Penn State Extension Pond Management Series (1 of 4). Noon to 1:00 p.m.
March 24-- Penn State Extension Ag Water Series Webinar: Countywide Clean Water Plans - Beyond 2025. Noon to 1:00 p.m.
March 26-- Penn State Extension Pond Management Series (2 of 4). Noon to 1:00 p.m.
March 29-- Penn State Extension In-Person Rain Barrel Discovery Workshop, Lebanon County 11:00 to Noon
April 2-- Penn State Extension Pond Management Series (3 of 4). Noon to 1:00 p.m.
April 8-- Penn State Extension (8 of 10) Pennsylvania Forests Webinar Seminar Series - Forest Resilience Scorecard for PA. Noon and 7:00 p.m.
April 9-- Penn State Extension Pond Management Series (4 of 4). Noon to 1:00 p.m.
May 13-- Penn State Extension (9 of 10) Pennsylvania Forests Webinar Seminar Series - Tree Nuts in Pennsylvania. Noon and 7:00 p.m.
May 13-15-- Save the Date: DCNR Watershed Forestry Summit
June 10-- Penn State Extension (10 of 10) Pennsylvania Forests Webinar Seminar Series - The Use of Slash Walls to Exclude Deer and Regenerate Native Forest Tree Species. Noon and 7:00 p.m.
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[Posted: February 12, 2025]
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