Dutchess Watershed Awareness Month

Rain Barrel Building Workshops

For a copy of the instructions, supplies, and a fact sheet we use at our rain barrel workshops, click here.

A rain barrel is used to capture runoff from rooftops during a storm. Once the water is collected in a barrel, it can be used later to water your lawn or garden. At the end of the rain barrel building workshops you’ll walk away with your own functional and ready-to-install rain barrel!  There is a $45 fee and spaces are limited – please RSVP by emailing Angela at acs26@cornell.edu or calling (845) 677-8223 x114.

Wappingers Falls Rain Barrel Workshop and Painting Demonstration
Sat., July 9, 10:00am
Location: Meiser Homestead at Meiser Park, Village of Wappingers Falls, NY
Watershed: Wappinger Creek
Following this workshop, at 11:30am, local artists will provide tips and illustrate how to add personality to your rain barrel.

Poughkeepsie Rain Barrel Building Workshop
Tues, July 12, 6:30pm
Location: Fall Kill Partnership Gardens, 29 North Hamilton St., Poughkeepsie, NY
Watershed: Fall Kill

Wappinger Rain Barrel Building Workshop
Sat., July 23, 10:00am
Location: Stonykill Foundation, 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Watershed:  Fishkill Creek

Other Green Infrastructure Workshops

Green Infrastructure Bus Tour for Municipal Officials
Sat., July 16, 8:30am – 12:30pm
Location: Throughout Dutchess County NY
Dutchess County municipal officials are invited to tour several sites where green infrastructure practices are being used to mitigate stormwater. Registration is required. Municipal training certificates will be provided. Contact Carolyn for more information at cak97@cornell.edu.

Green Infrastructure for Homeowners
Tues., July 26, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: East Fishkill Town Hall, 330 Rt. 376, Hopewell Junction, NY
Watershed: Fishkill Creek
Learn more about green infrastructure practices that you can implement at your own home that work to mitigate stormwater. Topics to be covered include rain gardens, rain barrels, native plantings and much more.