Rain Barrel Train the Trainer Resources

Rain Barrels are a great tool for promoting water conservation and reducing stormwater runoff in a community. The resources on this page are meant to assist environmental commission members, recycling coordinators, educators, Extension Master Gardeners, garden clubs, and environmental organizations in teaching their communities about the environmental benefits of rain barrels.

These resources will provide you with:

• the skills to teach others how to build and install a rain barrel;
• the knowledge to teach others about best management practices for water conservation and stormwater management;
• the tools to conduct rain barrel activities in your communities.

Trainer Manual

Download Rainwater Harvesting with Rain Barrels Trainer Resources

The Rainwater Harvesting with Rain Barrels Trainer Manual (200MB Zip file) includes template materials which can be adapted for individual organizational needs when planning and conducting a rain barrel activity. A template scripted presentation in PowerPoint format is also included that can be used during speaking events.

Rainwater Harvesting Resources

• Rain Barrels Part I: How to Build a Rain Barrel
• Rain Barrels Part II: Installation and Use
• Rain Barrels Part III: Building a Rain Barrel from a Plastic Trash Can (PDF)
• Rain Barrels Part IV: Testing and Applying Harvested Water to Irrigate a Vegetable Garden
• Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting For Plant Irrigation I: Design Concepts and Water Quantity (PDF)
• Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting for Plant Irrigation II: Water Quality and Horticultural Considerations (PDF)
• Rutgers Cooperative Extension Water Resources Program

For More Information

Email Michele Bakacs, Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent for Middlesex and Union Counties.