Residents who want to save money, care for their gardens, and protect the environment know rain barrels help meet all three goals.
The Kinsmen and Kinette Clubs of Drayton are now accepting pre-sale orders as part of their truckload Rain Barrel Sale.
This fundraising event is scheduled for May 31 at the old Drayton Arena, 31 Elm Street, from 8am until noon. Rain barrels are $50 each and orders must be placed in advance, either online at www.RainBarrel.ca/rainbarrelsforparks or by calling 519-323-1734.
The Kinsmen and Kinette Clubs of Drayton have a long-standing history of serving their community’s greatest need. Over the years, they have built numerous playgrounds, soccer fields and ball diamonds and offered financial support to other organizations including local Scouts, Guides, and minor hockey groups. Last year alone, the clubs raised funds to build three parks in the community and they are currently working to obtain a piece of land for a splash pad or pool. Proceeds from this rain barrel sale will help the clubs reach that goal.
Selling rain barrels as a fundraiser was an easy choice for the club, officials note, since it is a green project that is environmentally friendly and aids in water conservation at a time when water bans are often in effect.
Rain barrels capture and store chlorine-free and fluoride-free rain water from a home’s downspouts, making it ideal for flowers, vegetables, lawns, shrubs and trees. Collected water can also be used to wash cars, clean floors, and even do laundry. These many uses can provide cost savings to every resident, especially those who pay to have water trucked in, use a well, or have a water meter installed.
As Canada’s only all-Canadian service organization, the Kinsmen and Kinettes are proud to partner with a Canadian company, RainBarrel.ca, to bring this fundraiser to the community, officials state.
When ordering in advance of the sale, purchasers select the colour and model of their rain barrel, and add any accessories, such as downspout diverters and rain barrel stands. Each barrel is equipped with all the parts needed to put it together, so it can start collecting water in no time at all.
These environmentally friendly products were once used to transport fruits and vegetables, but now they have been re-purposed and offer years of reliable service as rain barrels.
“Purchasing one not only saves residents money and helps the environment, but with this rain barrel sale, it will help make Drayton the best that it can be,” states a press release announcing the program.
