• Rain Barrel Workshop

    Thursday April 13, 2023

    The City of Owensboro is proud to sponsor a Rain Barrel Workshop, presented by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service. 

    WHEN: Thursday, April 13, 2023. There will be two sessions. 1:00 - 3:00 PM and 6:00 - 8:00 PM

    WHERE: Regional Water Resource - Agency Shop.  2101 Grimes Avenue, Owensboro, KY 42303 (Also known as the Joseph Murphy Operations Building on the corner of Grimes Ave. and East Parrish Ave.)

    WHAT: Participants will learn from a University of Kentucky Extension Specialist how to
    make and maintain a rain barrel. There will be a hands-on portion of the
    workshop where attendees will construct a rain barrel to take home and use. All
    barrels are re-purposed food grade barrels.

    REGISTRATION: The fee is $30 to build one rain barrel. Space is limited. You must be present to claim your barrel. One barrel per household please. You can register online at oboroafternoonrainbarrel.eventbrite.com. You can also mail or hand deliver a check- payable to RWRA-  to the Daviess County Cooperative Extension Service Office at 4800A New Hartford Rd, Owensboro KY 42303. Please note which class session you'd like to attend on your check