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Mar 22, 2022

This sale benefits Organization Name in City, Province/State. PLEASE ORDER AT RAINBARREL.CA/ADD-YOUR-SALE HERE What are the benefits of a rain ...

2021 Partners in the news!

Dec 30, 2021

Thank you to all of our wonderful 2021 fundraising partners! Here are a few highlights from across the ...

Congratulations to the 2021 Photo Contest Winners!

Dec 23, 2021

We received MANY great photo submissions of rain barrels and other products, lush gardens resulting from rainwater use, the ...

Congratulations to the 2021 Photo Contest Winners!

Dec 15, 2021

We received MANY great photo submissions of rain barrels and other products, lush gardens resulting from rainwater use, the ...

Fundraising Partners in the News!

Apr 1, 2021

Two local organizations team up for a fundraiser “We Serve” — that is the simple, to-the-point motto of ...

We NEVER said that!

Jul 18, 2020

You may have received some interesting posts via email from RainBarrel.ca and RainBarrelFundraising.com but rest assured, if it ...

Rebates Make Your Fundraising Even Easier

Mar 3, 2020

We'll help find your local rebates so customers pay even less for our already low priced barrels. Here ...

Decorate Your Barrel!

Apr 7, 2019

You can decorate your barrel with paint, plants and more. Our customers have had success with Krylon ...

Mini-Flyers and Lawn Signs – Promote Your Sale!

Feb 6, 2019

Mini-Flyers and Lawn Signs can be ordered online by CLICKING HERE. Here's two more ways we help our ...

Faith Groups – Get Your Share of Our $500,000 Fundraising Goal!

Jan 29, 2019

Raise funds for your club, group or organization with a rain barrel sale! Watch our short video to ...

Rain Barrel Sales Fund Expanded Prince Edward County Programs

Dec 11, 2018

The County Sustainability Group has created a bursary of $1000 to be awarded annually in May to a ...

County Sustainability Group

Jul 10, 2018

For the past 8 years our non-profit partner, the County Sustainability Group, uses the funds obtained from ...

Backyard Rain Barrels Surge in Popularity Amid Growing Need for Water Conservation

Mar 20, 2018

HAMILTON, March 20th, 2018 Ottawa resident, Cana Balay enjoys her backyard garden of roses and summer flowering plants ...

Rain Barrel Stand Instructions:

Mar 15, 2018

The boards can be stacked in alternating directions, 8 levels high to create a stand that is 1 ...

RainBarrel.ca and RainBarrelFundraising.com Lawn Signs – One Way We Support Our Non-Profit Partners

Feb 23, 2018

This is a sample image of our lawn signs which are available for loan for your sale. Lawn ...

RainBarrel.ca and RainBarrelFundraising.com Mini-Flyer – One Way We Support Our Non-Profit Partners

Feb 13, 2018

This generic flyer is a quick and easy way to provide essential information that people can use to ...

Top 9 benefits of rain barrels

Feb 2, 2018

Dec 27, 2017

ATTENTION: Fundraising Coordinators, Parent Councils, Student Councils, Environmental Coordinators, Principals Congratulations! - By receiving and reviewing this information, ...

Nov 19, 2017

World Toilet Day is a United Nations (UN) observance, on November 19, that highlights a serious problem – ...

Nov 7, 2017

America Recycles Day is fast approaching! Since 1997, people across the country have come together every November 15th ...

Oct 19, 2017

NYC gives away barrels through a program run by DEP. You can learn more about it here: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dep/html/stormwater/rainbarrel.shtml ...

Oct 1, 2017

We hear from people who use rain barrels who do so for many reasons: grow great flower gardens, ...

Sep 19, 2017

Stormwater management is critical in these days of unpredictable rain events. Municipalities are required to divert rainwater from ...

Sep 18, 2017

Since 2003, World Water Monitoring Day has increased public awareness of and participation in protecting water by looking ...

May 17, 2017

Re-purposed Rain Barrel Summer Project Need a project this summer? How about if you purchase a rain barrel ...

May 5, 2017

Forget jewellery & flowers this year, give Mom a gift that keeps on giving. Why Buy A Rain ...

Apr 18, 2017

It may be helpful to look at our scheduled sales on THIS MAP. We are unable to sell ...

Apr 8, 2017

Buy A Rain Barrel and Support Stirling Lions Many Benefits to Rain Barrels Amherstview Lions and Loyalist Township ...

Apr 4, 2017

Question: I am looking for a design that I can use to connect my downspouts to a 1,000 ...

Mar 29, 2017

Is there a way I can set up the original barrel approx 15 feet from the downspout? I ...

Mar 18, 2017

Composter Assembly Instructions: Step 1: Remove the composter top to empty the contents (two wooden feet with wheels) ...

Jan 3, 2017

Instead, why not plan to plant? Here's a great video to help you do just that. CLICK HERE ...

Oct 7, 2016

The first Friday in October is World Smile Day! We found a few rain barrel images to make ...

Sep 29, 2016

Use your rain barrel sale as part of your EcoSchool contest submission and make an additional ...

Sep 20, 2016

We hope our non-profit partners capture these funds as easily as rain in a barrel! World Wildlife Fund ...

May 6, 2016

The perfect gift for mom... SHOP NOW | FUNDRAISE WITH US This Mother's Day, give a rain barrel, flower ...

Apr 11, 2016

Celebrate Earth Day with the purchase of a rain barrel! Find a sale in your area by CLICKING ...

Mar 28, 2016

Our 2016 Rain Barrel Sale season is here and we're offering you two things to do! 1. Support ...

Mar 22, 2016

RainBarrel.ca & RainBarrelFundraising.com celebrate 100+ non-profit groups across Canada and USA officially launch rain barrel sales on World Water Day, March ...

Mar 21, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Climate Change Connection to World Water Day (March 22) HAMILTON, March 21th, 2016: With Climate ...

Feb 11, 2016

Show your love by sharing our video to help your favourite school, church or non-profit fundraise this spring. ...

Dec 28, 2015

WATCH OUR FUNDRAISING PROGRAM VIDEO & LEARN HOW NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS CAN MAKE $3000 THIS SPRING! Then, REFER A PARTNER to be eligible for ...

Dec 4, 2015

RainBarrel.ca and RainBarrelFundraising.com work with partner groups that rely heavily on volunteers to reach their fundraising and other ...

Nov 30, 2015

"Most people know about Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It is a new movement for giving and volunteering, ...

Nov 18, 2015

"World Toilet Day is about the 2.4 billion people who lack access to improved sanitation. It is about the ...

Nov 15, 2015

America Recycles Day is November 15th. Make a difference by taking the pledge, attending or organizing an event, ...

Nov 6, 2015

In November 2008 The Kitchener Waterloo Community Foundation (KWCF) embarked on a mission to help create empathy in ...

Oct 23, 2015

It's that time of year when we like to share a quick reminder with our customers: Winterize your ...

Oct 15, 2015

Closed rain barrels sold with a diverter differ from barrels with screw-top lids. A filter is not included, ...

Oct 9, 2015

New York City rain barrel giveaways continue. It's not always easy to find out if you are eligible ...

Oct 9, 2015

No need for a delivery service! Just follow these simple instructions to get your barrel home: Transporting Rain ...

Aug 28, 2015

Fall is just around the corner, but before wrapping up your gardening season we want to see how your ...

May 27, 2015

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Belleville’s Barrels Best Belleville ON, May 29th, 2015 Truckload rain barrel fundraising events ...

May 13, 2015

Many Canadians will be heading up to their cottages for opening weekend. Follow our simple safety checklist to ...

Apr 24, 2015

RainBarrel.ca is a small, family-run business selling relatively inexpensive products in support of non-profit organizations. This does not ...

Mar 17, 2015

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nourishing Grassroots for Canada’s World Water Day HAMILTON ON, March 17th, 2015 In record ...

Jan 26, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Repurposed Juice Drums Heading To Big Apple ...

Dec 10, 2014

Nov 19, 2014

We're compiling a list of things you can use your collected water for and some stories to go ...

Nov 11, 2014

There are a number of Craigslist and Kijiji offers for rain barrels never used or taken out of ...

Oct 31, 2014

Happy Halloween We'd like to wish everyone a Happy Halloween! Stay safe, have fun and don't feel bad about ...

Oct 22, 2014

How to Winterize your Rain Barrel Before winter, your rain barrel should be disconnected, emptied, rinsed out and ...

Jun 24, 2014

The City of Timmins announced early this morning that EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY a total outside watering ban for all areas ...

Jun 19, 2014

It feels like just yesterday we were all hoping for no more snow and wondering when spring was ...

Jun 4, 2014

With Father's Day (Sunday, June 15th) just around the corner, it is time to start thinking about that ...

Jun 4, 2014

You know it has been a busy season when we have not had enough time to tell you what ...

May 15, 2014

Photo Credit - The Wall Street Journal This is 11-year-old Jacob Tallman. He saved up his $5 a ...

May 8, 2014

With rain barrels starting at $50 NOW is the time to order yours! Complete your garden with a ...

May 5, 2014

Not sure what to get for mom this Mother's Day? You are in luck because RainBarrel.ca has teamed ...

May 5, 2014

Not sure what to get mom for Mother's Day? Why not a rain barrel, downspout diverter, rain barrel ...

May 2, 2014

Non-profit fundraising is hard work. Any help from the community in promoting rain barrel sales or any events ...

Apr 24, 2014

Did you know our non-profit partners fundraise with rain barrel stands too? It's true; they do!UPDATED! Our rain ...

Apr 21, 2014

UPDATED APRIL 26 - MORE SALES HAVE BEEN ADDED TO OUR LIST HERE April 25, 2014 UPDATE: Thank ...

Apr 15, 2014

We don’t swim – we sync! Sudbury Synchro Swim Club operates out of the Jeno Tihanyi Olympic Gold ...

Apr 11, 2014

On April 10, 2014, our President, Larry Pomerantz received the inaugural Community Builder Award at Volunteer Hamilton’s 16th Annual ...

Apr 8, 2014

"The sky is not the limit”, according to Canadian Astronaut Chris Hadfield. 136 Kiowa Royal Canadian Air Cadet ...

Mar 28, 2014

Rain barrels would not operate efficiently on balconies as they rely on the collection capacity of a large ...

Mar 23, 2014

We're collecting information about World Water Day activities here. Our partner in #princeedwardcounty was published in @CntyWeeklyNews for #worldwaterday! Nice work, @ecodonross! See the ...

Mar 22, 2014

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Mar 20, 2014

Every year, March 22 is set aside as World Water Day. First celebrated in 1993, the day is ...

Mar 17, 2014

In 1992, the United Nations declared an international day to celebrate freshwater. World Water Day is held every ...

Jan 29, 2014

Do you know a non-profit organization that could use some help raising money this spring and wants ...

Oct 31, 2013

2013 proved to be another great fundraising season for RainBarrel.ca and our many partners. Find out what some ...

Jul 25, 2013

Learn about partnering with RainBarrel.ca to raise funds for your favourite non-profit organization, or purchase one of our ...

Jul 10, 2013

Reconnect to Rain Barrels to Reduce Flooding HAMILTON ON, July 10, 2013 – RainBarrel.ca is hoping for a ...

Jul 4, 2013

The Friends of Ecological and Environmental Learning (FEEL) is a newly formed registered charity stemming from the origins ...

May 22, 2013

We are more than half way through our rain barrel season but are happy to announce that there ...

May 22, 2013

Rain Barrels are coming to London on June 8th 2013! Find a fundraising rain barrel sale near you: ...

May 3, 2013

2nd Peterborough St. Luke's Scouting is partnering with Rainbarrel.ca with an environmentally friendly rain barrel sale in order ...

May 1, 2013

We would like to introduce one of our partners from Southern Ontario, Cottam United Church. This partner is ...

Apr 12, 2013

Downspout Diverter Targets Toronto’s Downspout Disconnect Bylaw Toronto ON, April 11th, 2013 – Spring rains have arrived this ...

Apr 10, 2013

We are so excited to let you all know that we will be at the Green Living Show ...

Mar 28, 2013

We are pleased to announce that this year`s 2013 rain barrel season will kick off this Friday at ...

Mar 21, 2013

Tomorrow is World Water Day and we would like to introduce you to one of our partners who ...

Mar 13, 2013

Water is essential to all life. Because it is so important, sustainable water use is vital to the ...

Mar 11, 2013

This week we would like to introduce you to our Kanata Scouting Group Partners: The 1st Kanata Scouts, ...

Feb 15, 2013

This week we would like to introduce you to one of our new partners: Hannah House Maternity Home. ...

Feb 1, 2013

We love sharing information about our partners and letting our friends get to know them better! This week ...

Nov 27, 2012

What is #GivingTuesday? Created by The 92nd Street Y, a non-profit community and cultural center based in New ...

Oct 29, 2012

Officials are warning Ontario residents to be ready for at least 72 hours without power and are predicting ...

Oct 17, 2012

You really do need to be careful where you leave your rain barrel. With the winter coming, RainBarrel.ca ...

Oct 9, 2012

We are planning for 2013 and have many non-profit partners planning along with us! We've got 47 of ...

Oct 4, 2012

CBC’s The Current focused on the E-coli-tainted beef recall and featured Bruce Davidson from Walkerton speaking about the ...

May 26, 2012

Some of our non-profit partners are participating in a Pop-Up Garden Centre in downtown Toronto this weekend and ...

May 9, 2012

"Just after my black rain barrel was delivered, I stated that mine had a dent in it that ...

May 8, 2012

Now you can say that you have! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYSfVd7VAE8&feature=youtu.be Thanks to Nathan Fleet for letting us post your video. ...

Apr 25, 2012

Our Petawawa partner explains the benefits of rain barrels. RainBarrel.ca has partnered with almost 140 non-profit groups this ...

Jan 17, 2012

For Immediate Release ST. CATHARINES, January 17th, 2012 – Ontario Environment Minister, Hon James J. Bradley, will review ...

Dec 29, 2011

The UN World Water Day is scheduled each year for March 22. RainBarrel.ca looks forward to marking the ...

Dec 7, 2011

Click to see our Spring 2012 School Fundraiser Flyer!

Nov 18, 2011

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bR-NMa5q5Ds]Last season's interview for the rain barrel sale in support of Earth Day Hamilton.

Nov 8, 2011

RainBarrel.ca President Larry Pomerantz speaks about rain barrels and our fundraising partnerships. http://newscliptv.com/shows/rain-barrels.html

May 19, 2011

I had a great time yesterday afternoon when the sun was out and it almost felt hot in ...

May 5, 2011

Ottawa sales are tipping toward 2400 barrels sold. One site remains on hold for orders and we hope ...

May 3, 2011

Over 1300 barrels have been preordered by individual customers at our 5 sales scheduled for May 7 in ...

Apr 30, 2011

Rain Barrels Fund Local Non-Profit Organizations For Immediate Release OTTAWA, April 30, 2011 – Several Ottawa non-profit groups ...

Apr 30, 2011

RainBarrel.ca is pleased to partner with the Chapel Ridge Free Methodist Church in bringing rain barrels to the ...

Apr 30, 2011

In response to the recently announced Ottawa area water restrictions and related rain barrel subsidy program, RainBarrel.ca invites ...

Apr 20, 2011

Thank you to Julia Cardiff, Petrolia organizer who reports: Saturday April 16, 2011 was an overwhelming success! Despite ...

Apr 20, 2011

The RainBarrel.ca partner in Welland, Ontario is the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Foundation. Their sale is detailed here

Apr 14, 2011

They've got something special for the first 100 people to pick up. Hope you get there!

Apr 12, 2011

http://www.mitchelladvocate.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3069345 Kinsmen & Kinettes working on joint project By Andy Bader Posted 10 hours ago The Mitchell & ...

Apr 10, 2011

Port Stanley Village Association Named Their Barrel "Terra" Artists Louise Carbonneau Vermeiren and Ron Vermeiren painting ...

Apr 7, 2011

FROM http://www.hamiltonmountainnews.com/news/article/232946 http://www.stoneycreeknews.com/arts_and_entertainment/article/232946 http://www.dundasstarnews.com/arts_and_entertainment/article/232833 Hamilton’s first Earth Day Rain Barrel Art Auction is now open for bidding. Designs ...

Apr 6, 2011

From the Aylmer News: link: http://www.theaylmernews.com/?p=5277 KINSMEN SELLING RAIN BARRELS - RainBarrel.ca is partnering with The Kinsmen Club ...

Apr 6, 2011

It's just that easy! Sophie's terrific Grade 2 class in Sault Ste Marie is highlighted doing just that ...

Apr 6, 2011

Our partners know how important it is to get the word out. Click here to read a great ...

Apr 1, 2011

Keep posted on all our announcements - we are selling rain barrels with 57 partners! RainBarrel.ca (RainBarreldotCA) is ...

Mar 15, 2011

Joanne Poyourow has a great outlook on rain barrels as a blogger at Transition United States (http://www.energybulletin.net/stories/2011-03-14/defense-rain-barrells) : ...

Mar 11, 2011

The Brantford Expositor ran an article about the sale to be held at St Jude's Anglican Church in ...

Feb 22, 2011

I made it to chilly Toronto to be here for the Outdoor Adventure Show this coming weekend. We'll ...

Feb 17, 2011

Last night, I attended enp's social networking presentation in downtown Vancouver. We learned about the power of story ...

Feb 14, 2011

See how Dana Schulz of Your Private Gardener is fundraising for a local food pantry with a RainBarrel.ca ...

Feb 4, 2011

The gardeners of Toronto are in luck! Toronto Botanical Gardens and Toronto Master Gardeners have teamed up to ...

Jan 17, 2011

Yet another Ottawa partner is in the news!

Dec 21, 2010

Sep 16, 2010

More rain barrels! The Aylmer United Church held its second rain barrel sale, September 11; dozens of gardeners ...

Jul 26, 2010

What a great "ad" for our barrels - glad you like them up there in Thunder Bay. We've ...

Jul 10, 2010

Minden's rain barrel sale is run by Messy Jesse the Intern and rumour has it - a jingle ...

Jun 11, 2010

Friday, June 11, 2010 News Local Morden newsLife & CommunityHome Arts/Life Life & Community Let it rain! Program ...

May 29, 2010

My dad is getting on in years now and doesn't have a yard to tend. But if he ...

May 10, 2010

Try to keep up with Erin Radio, selling rain barrels to support their non-profit station! I'm sitting here ...

May 10, 2010

Waterdown, Guelph and Fort Erie sales were hampered to some extent by crazy Ontario weather but sales still ...

May 7, 2010

RainBarrel.ca is pleased to partner with the Toronto Sailing and Canoe Club Sailing School, which offers a summer ...

May 7, 2010

We're so thankful and proud of the Fort Erie High School students who have stepped forward to volunteer ...

May 5, 2010

Sales on Saturday May 8 are taking place in Waterdown, Guelph and Fort Erie. It's not too late ...

May 3, 2010

With 19 partners and adding more each day, we are pretty excited about the response RainBarrel.ca is getting ...