Rain barrels and cisterns · Rhode Island

ERICD Residential Rain Barrel Make and Take Workshops

Run by Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District (ERICD)

SeasonalLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Rain barrel built at workshop for a fraction of retail cost; exact price not published on the program page (workshop listings in past years showed roughly $45 to $66 per barrel)
Who qualifies
Residents who register for a workshop; no income or address test published.
Where
Residents of Aquidneck Island and the East Bay who register for a workshop.
Status
Seasonal. No workshop currently listed for the fall; next dates not published.
Type of payment
Discount
Official program page

What you do

Attend a hands-on workshop, build a rain barrel from a repurposed drum, and connect it to a house downspout.

Requirements

  • Attend a scheduled workshop in person
  • Barrel attaches to a downspout (instructions, materials list and FAQ are on the program page)
  • Workshop dates and prices are announced on the ERICD events calendar and newsletter

How to apply

  1. 1Check the ERICD events calendar or sign up for the newsletter for workshop dates
  2. 2Register for a workshop through the event listing
  3. 3Attend, build the barrel and take it home
  4. 4Install at a downspout; self-build instructions are also on the program page

Timing and deadlines

Workshops are typically held in April (Earth Month); 54 barrels were built in April 2026

Sources

Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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