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How to Winterize your Rain Barrel

Before winter, your rain barrel should be disconnected, emptied, rinsed out and the bottom ball valve left in the open position. Storage indoors is recommended but if left outside it must not contain any fluids. Frozen fluids could damage the rain barrel and/or bottom ball-valve and void the warranty.

The downspout diverter can remain in place for the winter. Just remove the hose, unthread the outlet and replace it with a winter cap. When the outlet has been removed, you may want to clean out any debris inside the diverter with a hose or with your fingers. Also clean the thread and consider applying vegetable oil to reduce friction when inserting the winter cap.

Watch our video to learn more about maintenance.

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REFER A NON-PROFIT
Do you know a non-profit organization or school that would like to fundraise with us in 2016? CLICK HERE to learn how to refer them and receive your choice of a FREE rain barrel, downspout diverter or rain barrel stand.

RainBarrel.ca & RainBarrelFundraising.com partner with non-profit organizations to host rain barrel fundraising sales. For more information, please CLICK HERE.

The City of Timmins announced early this morning that EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY a total outside watering ban for all areas of Timmins including: McDonald Lake, Mountjoy, Porcupine, Schumacher and South Porcupine, is in effect until further notice. READ THE FULL NEWS RELEASE HERE

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Any residents who are concerned about not being able to water their green space may want to consider purchasing a rain barrel.

It feels like just yesterday we were all hoping for no more snow and wondering when spring was going to finally show up.

This year we had the opportunity to partner with some incredible non-profit groups and host fundraising truckload rain barrel sales. With only a handful of sales remaining, NOW is the time to pre-order your rain barrel! Remember that when you do pre-order, we can guarantee availability and you have the option to pay now or at pickup.

Our remaining rain barrel sale dates and locations are listed below:

ALEXANDRIA, ON | July 18, 2014
Glengarry Memorial Hospital

BURK’S FALLS, ON | July 12, 2014
Armour Ryerson & Burk’s Falls Agricultural Society

HAMILTON, ON | July 6, 2014 and more dates coming!
Hamilton Mountain Kidz

MINDEN, ON | July 5, 2014
Friends of Ecological and Environmental Learning

SMITHVILLE, ON | July 16, 2014
Employment Health Centre

TIMMINS, ON | July 11, 2014
Kinsmen Club of Timmins

 

Can’t find a sale in your area? 
CLICK HERE for a complete list of our 2014 sales
OR  join our WAITING LIST to be notified when a sale is in your area. 

With Father’s Day (Sunday, June 15th) just around the corner, it is time to start thinking about that perfect gift for the dad who has everything.

When I told my dad about RainBarrel.ca and how they re-purposed food grade containers into rain barrels, he thought that it was a great thing to be doing. Then I told him that they then partnered with non-profit groups to host truckload fundraising rain barrel sales and he thought that was an even greater thing to be doing.

Your dad may or may not garden but I bet he has a car he likes to wash from time to time, or a deck and outdoor furniture that could use a spray down. He might even have some tools that could benefit from a good soak. I bet your dad also likes to save money, which can happen when you use rainwater instead of municipal or well water sources. My dad likes all those things!

Consider helping the environment and a non-profit group by purchasing a rain barrel for Father’s Day. We recommend pre-ordering so that your rain barrel is guaranteed available. You will be given the option to pay now or pay when you pickup.

Our upcoming rain barrel sale dates and locations are listed below:

AMHERSTBURG, ON | June 14, 2014
General Amherst High School

BLAINVILLE, QC | June 21, 2014
Pionniers du 17e groupe scout

BURK’S FALLS, ON | July 12, 2014
Armour Ryerson & Burk’s Falls Agricultural Society

BURLINGTON, ON | June 14, 2014
HALTON REGION ANNUAL RAIN BARREL SALE

BELLEVILLE, ON | June 13, 2014
Georges Vanier School

COLD LAKE, AB | July 8, 2014
Lakeland Centre for FASD

DOUGLAS, ON | June 20 & 21, 2014
Opeongo Minor Soccer

ETOBICOKE, ON | June 21, 2014
Etobicoke Children’s Centre & CMCC

FLIN FLON, MB | June 21, 2014
The Kinsmen Club of Flin Flon

HAMILTON, ON | June 22, 29 2014
Hamilton Mountain Kidz

MEFORD, ON | June 14, 2014
The Kinsmen Club of Meaford

NEWMARKET, ON | June26, 2014
Sir William Mulock Secondary School

KANATA, ON | June 21, 2014
7th Kanata Scouts Group

LaSALLE, ON | June 14, 2014
St. Andrew’s Anglican Church

MINDEN, ON | July 5, 2014
Friends of Ecological and Environmental Learning 

SAULT STE. MARIE, ON | June 12, 2014
St. Basil Secondary School

SCARBOROUGH, ON | June 14, 2014
Brookside Public School

SCUGOG, ON | June 20, 2014
Prince Albert Public School

TIMMINS, ON | July 5, 2014
Kinsmen Club of Timmins

Can’t find an upcoming sale in your area?
CLICK HERE for a complete list of our 2014 sales.

 

 

 

You know it has been a busy season when we have not had enough time to tell you what makes the partners we work with so awesome! Sarah from Ottawa’s Carlington Community Association shared this great information with us:

Rain Barrels Sale Builds Community in Ottawa

Ottawa’s Carlington neighbourhood is known for its spectacular gardens and vibrant community. That is why the Carlington Community Association (CCA) selected Rainbarrel.ca as the ideal partner for its first major fundraising venture.

The CCA is a volunteer-powered not-for-profit dedicated to building a greener, safer, better Carlington. CCA members care about what happens in their community and in Ottawa.

As home to some of Ottawa’s most diverse neighbourhoods, Carlington faces many challenges in building community spirit. The CCA works to bring neighbors together through key events and partnerships.

Every year, the CCA organizes several annual events including the Carlington Cup shinny hockey tournament, the Victoria Day Weekend Family Fun Day and BBQ, and the Yard and Plant Sale (this year featuring the Rain Barrel sale!). All events are free to the community – something that is key to nurturing the inclusive spirit of Carlington.

In addition to organizing events, the CCA has adopted Alexander Park. Twice yearly clean-ups, ongoing maintenance and the planting of flower beds has helped to create a safe and happy space for Carlington’s children to play and grow.

Thanks to the support of local sponsors Bowman’s Bar & Grill, Cake Café, Realtor Angie Zarysky, and City Councillor Maria McRae and fundraising efforts like the rain barrel sale, the CCA plans to continue to expand its community-building activities. The CCA is fortunate to have a dedicated group of volunteers who are tireless in their efforts and make Carlington a wonderful place to live.

The CCA’s rain barrel sale takes place Saturday, June 7th from 9:00AM to 12:00PM. Rain barrels are $55 each and can be pre-ordered online at www.RainBarrel.ca/CCA.
Contact R[email protected] if you have any questions.

To find out more or to join the CCA visit www.CarlingtonCommunity.org.