Rain Barrels & Stormwater Management
Using rain barrels and implementing other landscaping practices to manage the rain water that falls on your property can make a big difference to your lawn & garden and the health of our waterways. To learn more about these landscaping practices, Virginia Cooperative Extension has put together 6 guides for homeowners:
- Rooftop Redirection - Rain Barrels - Permeable Pavement - Grass Swales - Buffers - Rain Gardens
- Rooftop Redirection - Rain Barrels - Permeable Pavement - Grass Swales - Buffers - Rain Gardens
Make Your Own Rain Barrel!
VBMG Water Stewards Rain Barrel Workshops
VBMG Water Stewards Rain Barrel Workshops
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March 14, 2026
April 11, 2026 May 9, 2026 June 20, 2026 |
July 11, 2026
August 8, 2026 September 5, 2026 October 17, 2026 |
Want to learn more about what's involved with building and installing a rain barrel? Watch the video tutorial.
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Join the Virginia Beach Master Gardener Water Stewards to construct a 55-gallon sealed rain barrel. Each barrel is $85 and includes a diverter kit for installation on an existing down spout. At the workshop, additional barrels will be available to purchase. Note: Due to processing fees, any refunds on orders will be $75. Family Friendly / Registration Required Monthly / Saturday / 9am Virginia Beach Farmers Market 3640 Dam Neck Rd. If you have any questions, or if you have already attended a workshop and would like to purchase an additional barrel or would like to order a Barrel Linking Kit, please email: [email protected] with your request.
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