Pimmit Hills Citizens Association and the Fairfax County Stormwater Planning Division sponsored a build-your-own rain barrel workshop on July 9. The rain barrels were free to Pimmit Hills residents thanks to a community grant from Transurban and Fluor (the HOT Lanes developer).
In a matter of hours Pimmit Hills residents turned 50 recycled pickle and olive barrels into sturdy rain barrels to collect rainwater from downspouts. More photos from the workshop can be found on the PHCA Facebook page.
Learn more about rain barrels and sign up for future workshops at the Northern Virginia Soil and Water conservation District website.
