10-03-2026 PAID EVENT Rain Barrel Workshop Includes a U-Build It RainBarrel

This Rain Barrel Workshop, taught by UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County at the Gardening 365 Festival & Plant Sale on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Wesley Chapel District Park Rec Center (Monarch Room) from 2:00PM to 3:30PM, is a PAID EVENT where you get to keep the rain barrel you build. Participants will learn how to build, install and use their rain barrel. Each rain barrel holds approximately 55 gallons (there may be slight style/size/gallonage variation). Limit one rain barrel per household. Attendance to the workshop is required by at least one household member. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required via EventBrite only. Registration ends on September 28, 2026 at 11:00PM EST to allow for time to purchase workshop materials. Class size is limited to 20 U-Build-It participants.

The $65.00 fee covers the cost of the rain barrel and workshop instruction.

No payments will be taken the day of the event.

Sorry no refunds. (See FAQ's below)

Join in this informative in-person presentation to learn about rain water harvesting and build your own rain barrel from Kate Kaste, Program Manager for the Florida-Friendly Landscaping program at UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County.

What you do in your landscape matters. From the fertilizers you apply to the water you use, your gardening choices can have an impact on land, water, wildlife, and the overall well-being of Florida’s residents.

The Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program is here to help you learn how to have healthy and beautiful landscapes that protect Florida’s natural resources by following nine science-based principles:

• Right Plant, Right Place

• Water Efficiently

• Fertilize Appropriately

• Mulch

• Attract Wildlife

• Manage Yard Pests Responsibly

• Recycle Yard Waste

• Reduce Stormwater Runoff

• Protect the Waterfront

A Florida-friendly landscape can be designed to look the way you want, fit the aesthetics of your community, and suit your lifestyle, while being environmentally sustainable.

The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact Kate Kaste at kkaste@pascocountyfl.net or 352-518-0156 at least 1 week in advance to this presentation date. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

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