Celebrate River Hero Homes Month by participating in a rain barrel workshop and tree giveaway at West End Branch Library on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Participants will learn about the benefits of rain barrels as well as how to assemble and install them.

Registration for the rain barrel workshop is available on a first come first served basis and includes a 55-gallon drum, rain barrel assembly kit, a native plant, and instruction provided by James River Association staff members.  Please register online at

https://form.jotform.com/220825479084967.

Rain barrels will be distributed between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm and a workshop will be held at 11:00 am.

Trees will be distributed during this event in association with ArborDayRVA 2022 and are available on a first come first served basis. Information about how to properly plant trees and care for them will be shared with participants.

This event will meet on the patio, weather permitting.  The program will move inside, if needed.

Upcoming events:

• Monday, October 17, 2022:  6pm - Composting with Kate Rivara and Compost RVA
• Monday, October 24, 2022:  6pm - Fall Gardening: Bulbs with RVA Master Gardeners Catherine Vrentas and Mary Lloyd Parks