Rain Barrel Workshops
With funding from the City of Columbus, FLOW will once again offer our popular rain barrel workshops and cost share program. Rain barrels are a great way to conserve water and reduce your utility bills while at the same time helping to protect the Olentangy River and its tributaries.
The two-hour workshops are free and open to the public. Columbus residents who attend a workshop will be eligible to purchase a rain barrel at a cost share price of $30. Residents of other municipalities may participate in the workshop, but, due to funding restrictions, they will not be eligible to receive the cost share price.
Due to the high demand in previous years, we have switched to a new registration system. Registration will begin at 12:01 AM on June 1, 2009 and will be on a first come, first served basis. No registrations will be received prior to that time. We recommend registering as early as possible in the process, as space is limited and workshops will fill quickly.
To register, complete this form (WordDoc) and email, or call 614-267-3386 and leave your name and phone number. |
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Healthy Yards, Healthy Streams
Join FLOW for a six week course to learn how to protect our streams by making your own yard healthier, more beautiful, and safer for your family. Topics will include rain barrels, rain gardens, composting, low-impact lawn care, and backyard habitat. This program is made possible by a grant from the Columbus Foundation.
Course dates:
- Section A: Full
- Section B: Monday evenings, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, July 20 to August 24
Registration (WordDoc) for section B will begin on June 30. No registrations will be accepted prior to that date. Based on previous years’ experience, we expect that the demand for this course will be high, and registrations will be processed in the order in which they are received. To be placed on a registration reminder list, please email us or call 614-267-3386.
A $15 fee course fee will cover six demonstration workshops and all written materials. The fee will be due within two weeks of registration. Participants who complete all six workshops will receive discount and cost share coupons with a value that exceeds the course fee. The cost share coupons may be applied to implementing any of the practices covered in the course (including rain barrels, rain gardens, composters, and native plantings).
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Adopt-An-Area of the Olentangy
With support from the Columbus Foundation and Keep Columbus Beautiful, FLOW will partner with local businesses, schools, and other organizations to adopt 7 key areas of the Olentangy. Volunteers will conduct regular clean-ups and invasive plant removal in those areas. Scheduled dates for 2009 are April 18, July 11, and October 3.
Here’s how the program will work:
- Groups, businesses, churches, schools,
families or individuals may adopt an area.
- Groups adopting an area need to clean the
area at least 3 times each year.
- Keep Columbus Beautiful supplies groups
with trash bags, gloves, and tools (on loan) to assist their
efforts at no cost.
- After the 3rd cleanup, the city will
install an Adopt-An-Area sign acknowledging the group adopting the
area.
- FLOW will recognize participating groups in our newsletter and work with local media to attain publicity for the event.
Benefits of Adoption
- Adopting an area promotes a cleaner
rivers and streams and gives YOU an active role!
- You give your group positive attention
for the valuable service you perform!
- You help the City of Columbus save tax
dollars by volunteering to clean up!
- In 2007, over 8,700 volunteers donated over 26,054 hours of their time for cleanups and beautification projects, amounting to over $470,193 saved!
For more information about this program, please email or call 614-267-3386. |
