Rain Barrel Workshop

Build your own rain barrel at this hands-on workshop! Get ready for upcoming rains, have a water source close to your garden and help capture runoff from your roof. If you have two or more rain barrels, you can get a discount on next year's Stormwater Utility bill when you submit your information through the credit program! Pre-registration required. $55 fee covers barrel and supplies.

Spring 2026 Rain Barrel Workshops, Pre-Registration Required for All Events

  • Wednesday, March 25, 6:15 p.m. at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, Arlington VA.
  • Tuesday, April 28, 6 p.m. in Alexandria
  • Saturday, May 9, 10:30 a.m. in Reston

These workshops are part of the Northern Virginia Regional Rain Barrel Program.

Learn more about rain barrels in Arlington.

Rain barrel workshop registration opens in mid-February 2026

To register, you will need to create an account through the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District's online payment system.

When

  • Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
  • Saturday, May 09, 2026 | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Location

Various locations in Northern Virginia, see registration page for details.

Arlington, VA