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PEEC News:
Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites you to a DIY Rain Barrel Workshop 2, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. MT, Tuesday Aug. 11, 2026, at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
Rain barrels will be upcycled from used recycling bins to help reduce waste. The workshop costs $40 and materials are included. This workshop is in collaboration with the Department of Public Utilities. Register at peecnature.org for one of the 15 kits (one per household) as this event will fill quickly. While these barrels provide an excellent way to collect water for future use, the water will not be safe for drinking by humans or animals.
The workshop will begin with a presentation on the basics of rain barrel safety, installation, and maintenance before the distribution of EarthMinded DIY Rain Barrel Kits. These kits include the parts needed to assemble the rain barrel and flexible divertor to prevent overflows, but do not include tools. If possible, please bring a drill from home if you plan to assemble your rain barrel at the Nature Center. Participants are also welcome to attend the beginning of the workshop but assemble their rain barrel at home. Each household will be responsible for transporting their barrel from the Nature Center and installing it in their home.
Register at: https://peecla.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/peecla/event.jsp?event=68376&
What to Bring:
- A drill (recommended)
- A way to transport your large barrel
Admission & Materials:
- $40 / Household (limit 1 kit/barrel per household)
Please note that collected rainwater is not safe for drinking by humans or animals.
For more information, visit PEEC’s website at peecnature.org/events. Stay connected on social media for updates on each week’s activities.
PEEC was founded in 2000 to serve the community of Los Alamos. It offers people of all ages a way to enrich their lives by strengthening their connections to our canyons, mesas, mountains, and skies. PEEC operates the Los Alamos Nature Center at 2600 Canyon Road, holds regular programs and events, and hosts several interest groups, from birding to hiking to butterfly watching. PEEC activities are open to everyone; however, members receive exclusive benefits such as discounts on programs and gift shop merchandise. Annual memberships start at $35. To learn more, visit peecnature.org/support/membership/.
