Harford County residents can learn how to collect rainwater at home through a hands-on workshop where they will build their own rain barrel and take it with them.

What’s happening: Grow Wild is hosting a Rain Barrel Workshop where attendees will learn about the benefits of rain barrels, build one during the session, and get guidance on how to install and maintain it at home. The workshop will be held at the Tidewater Marina in Havre de Graceon Saturday Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Who’s leading it: Claire Cambardella, a watershed restoration specialist with the University of Maryland Sea Grant Extension, will present the program alongside Harford Land Trust. Harford County Government is sponsoring the event.

Why it matters to you: Rain barrels collect water that runs off your roof during rainstorms. That water can be used to water gardens and lawns, which cuts your water use and keeps runoff from flowing into local streams and waterways.

The path forward: Registration is required. Residents can sign up at tinyurl.com/GW-Rain-Barrel.

B.T. Clark

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B.T. Clark

B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and Publisher of The Harford County Sun and The Free State Press. He brings 25 years of experience in journalism, including 15 years as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta, eight years as Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc., and seven years as Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He and his family recently relocated to Maryland. Clark is also the author of Principles Are Like Pants, You Ought to Have Some.


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