Come find us at the Santa Rosa Wednesday Night Market to ask an expert about sustainable landscaping, see demonstrations of graywater and rainwater harvesting systems, discover native/drought tolerant plant displays, pick-up FREE WaterSmart tips and tools, and enter to win several different WaterSmart prizes! Read More...
Learn how to build a rain barrel system! BlueBarrel’s Hands-On Installation Workshops engage community members in building a BlueBarrel Rainwater Catchment System™ at a real-life installation site. Read More...
Oakland EarthEXPO highlights transportation, environmental health, waste reduction, water, energy, urban design, nature and community themes. BlueBarrel will be there with our demo rain barrel system. Attendees will leave with plenty of inspiration to pursue their own green (and blue!) projects at home. Read More...
The Southern Colorado Sustainability & Outdoor Living Expo boasts over 150 booths of sustainable living and homesteading ideas. There will also be outdoor survival and lawn & garden products, as well as services for affordable living. Come see a 2-barrel BlueBarrel Rainwater Catchment System in action! Read More...
The SF Water Conservation Showcase is a free event that draws professionals and community members alike to learn what’s new in the world of water conservation. The event features speakers, workshops, and a wide range of product demos. BlueBarrel will be there with information about rainwater harvesting and rain barrel systems. Read More...
With Colorado's exciting new rainwater harvesting law allowing two rain barrels per household, we're announcing a series of Colorado events where you can see a 2-barrel BlueBarrel Rainwater Catchment System™ in action - made from locally-sourced recycled barrels. Come see us at the Denver Home Show! Read More...
Join us to learn the latest in practices, tools and materials for designing, installing and maintaining sustainable landscapes. Gain practical knowledge and inspiring new ideas on a variety of topics including how to make water-wise landscapes lush, on-site water re-use and more. Read More...
The Solar Living Institute promotes all forms of sustainable and off-grid living, operating the internationally-known Real Goods Store from their site in Hopland, CA, and online. BlueBarrel is working with Real Goods to bring options to customers for high-quality rain water collection systems made from used plastic barrels. We will be demo-ing our multi-barrel rain collection systems and educating about rainwater harvesting at the 20th anniversary celebration! Read More...
Need a Father's Day gift for a dad who likes tinkering with tools or playing in the garden? How about a build-it-yourself rain barrel system! In honor of all the DIY dads in our lives, we're offering a FREE Rain Tank Gauge with any DIY RainKit™ or Add-On Kit order through June 19th - a $35 value! Read More...
It's time for the WaterSmart Expo again. BlueBarrel will be demoing rain barrels along with integrated water-wise landscaping. Come on out to the market - outdoor fun for the whole family! Read More...
This self-guided Greener Gardens Tour features local gardens reflecting some of the best examples of sustainable living in the region. BlueBarrel will be at the free Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Expo, with information on how to design and install a multi-barrel rain catchment system for your garden, with locally recycled barrels. Read More...
We're offering 10% off in our online store through Sunday, May 8th! This year we're timing our spring promo with Mother's Day because so many of our moms love to garden, are earth-conscious, and work hard to be prepared for emergencies. In keeping with all these themes, rain barrels are the perfect gift! Read More...
The Eco-Friendly Garden Tour is a FREE self-guided tour, showcasing inspiring home gardens throughout Sonoma County and North Marin. This is the perfect opportunity to see a real live BlueBarrel Rainwater Catchment System in action, amidst a beautiful organic urban garden! Read More...
BlueBarrel is coming to Colorado to demo our 2-barrel rainwater collection systems built from recycled barrels! Come visit our booth for free tips and discounts on materials to build your very own 2-barrel rain barrel system. Read More...
Rocky Mountain Green is Colorado's premier green building conference and expo, designed to advance and transform the built environment. BlueBarrel will be demo-ing low-cost, residential scale rain barrel systems. Don't miss the chance to say hello and learn about rainwater harvesting in Colorado. Read More...
This fun and informational event is free and open to the public! Learn about easy ways to save water in your home and garden. BlueBarrel will be there with info about how rain barrels - the perfect patio technology! Read More...
The USGBC's Water Conservation Showcase brings together experts, innovative products and services, and the sustainable development community to address one of the largest concerns of the nation: water. BlueBarrel will be there to demonstrate our multi-barrel rainwater catchment systems and more! Read More...
Learn how to build a rain barrel system! BlueBarrel’s Hands-On Rainwater Workshops engage community members in building a BlueBarrel Rainwater Catchment System™ at a real-life installation site. Participants learn the principles and practices of rainwater harvesting and gain hands-on experience in outdoor plumbing assembly, ventilation and filtration practices, downspout tie-in and overflow. Read More...
Whether you're a brand new visitor to our website, or a dear old friend, we'd like to hear from you! Please participate in our short, anonymous survey for a 15% rain barrel discount - use for anything in our online store! Read More...
Don't miss our Thanksgiving Sale event! This year, we're giving thanks to YOU with FREE shipping on all online orders through the end of November! Visit our Online Store to shop now and save! Read More...
BlueBarrel’s Hands-On Rainwater Workshops engage community members in building a BlueBarrel Rainwater Catchment System™ at a real-life installation site. Participants learn the principles and practices of rainwater harvesting and gain hands-on experience in outdoor plumbing assembly, ventilation and filtration practices, downspout tie-in and overflow. Read More...
BlueBarrel’s Hands-On Rainwater Workshops engage community members in building a BlueBarrel Rainwater Catchment System™ at a real-life installation site. Participants learn the principles and practices of rainwater harvesting and gain hands-on experience in outdoor plumbing assembly, ventilation and filtration practices, downspout tie-in and overflow. Read More...
Looking for practical and affordable ways to save water? Join us at Santa Rosa City Hall on August 29 for "DIY Drought Solutions" to explore a range of ‘do-it-yourself’ solutions to help you meet (and even exceed!) mandatory water use restrictions. Read More...
Daily Acts and the City of Healdsburg are partnering on a series of free presentations on home-scale water conservation solutions designed to help residents meet mandatory reductions in residential water use. The August 27th presentation, ‘Harvest the Rain and Slow the Flow’, will focus on rainwater harvesting strategies and systems that can easily be implemented in your landscape to help make the most of this free resource. Read More...
This FREE family-friendly event is sponsored by the Sonoma County Gazette as a way to bring local businesses and community members together for an evening of mingling and fun in the summer evening breeze. The theme is CELEBRATE OUR COMMUNITY, and BlueBarrel will be there doing just that! Read More...
This year's Peddlers Faire in Martinez will feature a Water Savers Expo. Come meet BlueBarrel and learn about rainwater harvesting and more. We'll be offering special discounts at our table! Read More...
Visit the Greentivities station at the Sonoma County Fair to see a live demo of a 3-barrel BlueBarrel Rainwater Catchment System™ along with many other innovative displays of sustainability. Read More...
BlueBarrel’s Hands-On Rainwater Workshops engage community members in building a BlueBarrel Rainwater Catchment System™ at a real-life installation site. Participants learn the principles and practices of rainwater harvesting and gain hands-on experience building a real-live multi-barrel system! Read More...
It's time for the annual WaterSmart Expo and the Wednesday Night Market! Come out to this free and family-friendly event to enjoy demonstrations of greywater and rainwater harvesting systems and more! Read More...
The Eco-Friendly Garden Tour promotes sustainable landscaping practices by showcasing inspiring home gardens throughout Sonoma County and North Marin. Come see an 8-Barrel BlueBarrel System featured at one of the Santa Rosa tour stops! Read More...
This Rain Water Retention special is part of the City of Davis' Wednesday Water Workshops series. BlueBarrel and other local companies will be part of the speaker panel for this event... Read More...
Water is a precious resource. Join us in Dublin for a free workshop to learn how to lose your lawn and create a beautiful, healthy low-water use garden. BlueBarrel will be there with rain barrel demos and is featured in the day's program of speakers. Read More...
Come explore our complex water system with an overview of the drought, San Mateo County’s water sources, and the quality of our ocean, bay, and drinking water. Featured speakers include Peter Drekmeier of the Tuolumne River Trust, Newsha Ajami of Stanford University and.. Read More...
Join us for a celebration of Earth Day featuring green businesses and local art and music. Visit BlueBarrel's booth to learn about rainwater harvesting! Read More...
The East Bay Municipal Utilities District (EBMUD) is putting on its 16th annual Earth Day Fair! This free event will feature earth friendly vendors and activities. Come get inspired! BlueBarrel will be there with rainwater harvesting information. Visit our table to sign up for special discounts on rain barrels! Read More...
Join us for Petaluma's first Earth Day Celebration! Come get inspired with earth-friendly ideas and get to know local green businesses including BlueBarrel! Read More...
Come see BlueBarrel's live demo and many other attractions at Santa Rosa's FREE Earth Day event in Courthouse Square. Event features... Read More...
Gardens Gone Native is a free, self-guided tour featuring approximately 20 home gardens in and around Sacramento. Gardens are comprised of at least 50% California native plants, and one features a BlueBarrel System! Read More...
Come visit BlueBarrel's table at the US Green Building Council’s annual Water Conservation Showcase in San Francisco! Learn about how to install your own rain barrel system, enter our raffle for discounts. As a special bonus, local author, Robert Kourik, will be... Read More...
Visit BlueBarrel's rain barrel demo booth at the 27th Annual Sonoma County Home & Garden Show, celebrating over a quarter century of satisfying your home improvement needs! Get inspired by a variety of landscape and garden vendors. Read More...
It’s our Birthday! BlueBarrel launched our online store one year ago this weekend! To celebrate, we're offering 20% off all online orders THIS WEEKEND ONLY! Don't miss this opportunity to save on your very own BlueBarrel Rainwater Catchment System! Read More...
BlueBarrel’s Hands-On Rainwater Workshops engage community members in building a BlueBarrel Rainwater Catchment System™ at a real-life installation site. Participants learn the principles and practices of rainwater harvesting and gain hands-on experience in outdoor plumbing assembly, ventilation and filtration practices, downspout tie-in and overflow--and get special discounts on their own DIY RainKits! Read More...
A free educational event offering entertainment for the entire family, rain or shine! Enjoy wildlife and conservation exhibits hosted by more than 40 groups, including a live rain barrel demo with BlueBarrel Rainwater Catchment Systems! Read More...
EFM's speakers are leading practitioners in their fields. Speakers will describe how watersheds are managed for domestic water supply and fisheries; how MMWD works with the public to educate on how we can conserve water. Read More...
Tune in to KSRO’s The Drive on TUESDAY at 4:45 to learn about the important role rainwater harvesting plays in mitigating drought, and easy ways you can harvest the rain for your own garden. Read More...
Click to view online: Short segment on rainwater harvesting, aired on News 10 Sacramento. Learn the principles and practices of harvesting rain for your garden, and how rainwater harvesting helps combat the drought! Read More...
BlueBarrel is coming to southern CA! Come see our booth at the Ontario Home & Garden Show to gain some inspiration for your own projects. We'll be offering discounts and giveaways, and we'll have information about the rebate programs that are available to southern California residents! Read More...
Join us for a FREE day of learning and inspired action around water conservation. Learn about local flora, fauna & geology, and what you can do at home to conserve water in this time of drought. The event will feature talks by leading experts, informational booths and local vendors offering easy-to-implement solutions for home water conservation. Read More...
This will be our LAST hands-on workshop of 2014! Don't miss out--sign up NOW! BlueBarrel’s Hands-On Workshops engage community members in building a BlueBarrel System™ at a real-life installation site. In this workshop we'll be installing 22 barrels -- over 1,200 gallons! Participants learn the principles and practices of rainwater harvesting and gain hands-on experience in outdoor plumbing assembly, ventilation and filtration practices, downspout tie-in and overflow. Read More...
BlueBarrel’s Hands-On Workshops engage community members in building a BlueBarrel System™ at a real-life installation site. In this workshop we'll install 7 rain barrels at a Davis Residence. Participants learn the principles and practices of rainwater harvesting and gain hands-on experience in outdoor plumbing assembly, ventilation and filtration practices, downspout tie-in and overflow. Read More...
Come find BlueBarrel in Demeter's BioDynamic Garden at the National Heirloom Expo in Santa Rosa! See a rainwater catchment system in action along with laundry-to-landscape greywater, compost tea, biodynamic treatments and much more. Read More...
In a drought year, learning how to capture precious rainfall when it falls has never been more important. Gather around the original BlueBarrel System at Indian Valley Organic Farm & Garden and learn the principles and practices of rainwater harvesting including how to size and site a rain catchment system for your home. Read More...
BlueBarrel’s Hands-On Workshops engage community members in building a BlueBarrel System™ at a real-life installation site. This time we’re teaming up with the Conservation Corps North Bay/Indian Valley Organic Farm & Garden to offer a workshop at Hamilton Elementary School in Novato and build two systems in their school garden. Read More...
Join Daily Acts and BlueBarrel Systems to construct a home-scale water harvesting system with recycled food grade barrels from start to finish. You'll learn the principles and practices of rainwater harvesting and gain hands-on experience in outdoor plumbing assembly, ventilation and filtration practices, downspout tie-in and overflow. Read More...
Visit the Greentivities room at the Sonoma County Fair to see a live demo of a BlueBarrel Rainwater Catchment System! Our exhibit will be live throughout the duration of the Fair, so don’t miss the opportunity to see us in action, along with all kinds of other innovative displays of sustainability. Read More...
This week's Women's Spaces will feature BlueBarrel's founder, Jesse Froehlich. Hosted by Elaine Holtz of KBBF, we will talk about rainwater harvesting and women in business in a lively discussion with Q & A. Tune into KBBF 89.1 on Monday at 11:00am! Read More...
Come hear BlueBarrel's founder, Jesse Froehlich, speak about the whats, whys & hows of rainwater harvesting. Read More...
Drop by the Wine Garden at the Sonoma-Marin Fair to see a 3-barrel BlueBarrel Rainwater Catchment System Demo. Read More...
Rainwater capture and green roofs are two techniques that are used in tandem or as stand-alones to reduce storm water impacts, save energy costs, achieve LEED certification and create more desirable living and working spaces. BlueBarrel founder, Jesse Froehlich co-teaches this 2-day course with green roof expert, Haven Kiers. Gain a thorough understanding... Read More...
This free self-guided tour, in its fourth year, highlights practices sensitive to our local environment. At each location a professional landscaper, designer or homeowner will be available to provide information on the garden and answer questions. Read More...
May's meeting will revolve around rainwater harvesting with BlueBarrel's Jesse Froehlich as a guest speaker. In a casual setting, we will discuss approaches to rainwater harvesting at many different scales, and especially in dry climates like the Sacramento valley. Read More...
Follow @SRBiz on Instagram to get new photos from BlueBarrel all day long (April 30 only)! See our fresh approach to rainwater harvesting and get inspired to build your own. Read More...
BlueBarrel’s Hands-On Workshops engage community members in building a BlueBarrel System™ at a real-life installation site. Participants learn the principles and practices of rainwater harvesting and gain hands-on experience..... Read More...
Brad Lancaster shares the stage with OAEC's Brock Dolman and Daily Acts' Trathen Heckman to address simple and effective ways to enhance the natural abundance of your home, community, and the larger world... Read More...
This 3-hour course taught by BlueBarrel's founder, Jesse Froehlich, addresses site selection, analysis and design. Topics include water and energy efficiency, soil building, access efficiency and structure placement... Read More...
Visit the Summit State Bank's Santa Rosa branch to see a live demo of a 2-Barrel BlueBarrel System. Enter our raffle for a $50 discount on your own DIY RainKit! Read More...
Come see BlueBarrel's live demo at the USGBC's annual Water Conservation Showcase! The showcase brings together experts, innovative products and services, and the sustainable development community to address one of California's largest concerns: WATER..... Read More...
BlueBarrel’s Hands-On Workshops engage community members in building a BlueBarrel System™ at a real-life installation site! Participants learn the principles and practices of rainwater harvesting and gain hands-on experience in outdoor plumbing assembly, ventilation and filtration... Read More...
Drylands rainwater harvesting guru Brad Lancaster shares eight universal principles of water harvesting along with simple strategies that turn water scarcity into water abundance and floods into opportunity. Read More...
BlueBarrel’s Hands-On Workshops engage community members in building a BlueBarrel System™ at a real-life installation site! Participants learn the principles and practices of rainwater harvesting and gain hands-on experience in outdoor plumbing assembly, ventilation and filtration practices, downspout tie-in and overflow. Read More...
The Sonoma County Greywater/Rainwater Working Group meets quarterly to discuss policy, projects, and local action related to alternative water sources. At the next meeting, BlueBarrel will present synergies with public agencies, schools, and others interested in partnering to make rainwater harvesting projects happen locally. Read More...
Come hear BlueBarrel's founder, Jesse Froehlich, speak about the whats, whys & hows of rainwater harvesting. Read More...
Come hear BlueBarrel's founder, Jesse Froehlich, speak about the whats, whys & hows of rainwater harvesting. Read More...
Come hear BlueBarrel's founder, Jesse Froehlich, speak about the whats, why's & hows of rainwater harvesting. Read More...
Visit the Greentivities center at the Sonoma County Fair to see a live demo of a BlueBarrel Rainwater Catchment System! Read More...
Come learn about rainwater harvesting and greywater systems - two greener ways to irrigate your garden! Read More...
Join us at a hands-on rainwater harvesting workshop in Windsor! We will work together to build a real-live 12-barrel system! Read More...
Join us at a hands-on rainwater harvesting workshop in Novato! We will work together to build a 3-barrel system AND a 4-barrel system! Read More...
