Rain Barrels

April showers bring summer flowers if you use rain barrels! Rain barrels are a great way to capture the pure rain water that garden plants prefer, free of salts and other additives found in our city water. In addition, they direct moisture away from building foundations, prevent storm water runoff from entering local watersheds, and provide water during dry months.

Currently, you may purchase a rain barrel in conjunction with our rain barrel workshops each April. The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes teams up with the Cleveland Botanical Garden to present hands-on workshops designed to educate participants on the benefits of rainwater harvesting and how to construct a rain barrel to take home.

2008 Rain Barrel Workshops

Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m. to noon
Cleveland Botanical Garden
To register, call Jennifer McDowell at (216) 707-2845
$30/member and $45/nonmember of either organization
Additional barrels available for $25. Limits may apply. 

Sunday, April 27, noon to 1p.m. or 3 to 5 p.m.
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
To register, call Marissa Patsey at (216) 321-5935 x225
$30/member and $45/nonmember of either organization
Additional barrels available for $25. Limits may apply.

Sunday, June 8, noon to 1p.m. or 3 to 5 p.m.
Heights Garden Center, 13410 Cedar Road, Cleveland Heights
To register, call Marissa Patsey at (216) 321-5935 ext. 225 by May 30
$30/member and $45/nonmember
Additional barrels available for $25. Limits may apply.

Sunday, July 27, noon to 1p.m. or 3 to 5 p.m.
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
To register, call Marissa Patsey at (216) 321-5935 ext. 225 by June 20
$30/member and $45/nonmember
Additional barrels available for $25. Limits may apply.