Ferndale 2023 Rain Barrel Workshop Additional Info

2023 COMMUNITY RAIN BARREL SALE

MAY 7TH, 2023/ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

This year, the City of Ferndale is partnering with MI Rain Barrel to host its first rain barrel sale, offering wholesale, upcycled rain barrels to all residents at steeply discounted prices thanks to a grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. Orders will be available for pickup on Saturday, April 1st at the Ferndale City Hall. Limit one per household. Low-income households’ affordability is managed with sliding-scale pricing. Residents at or below 200% of the 2023 Federal Poverty Guideline, listed here, are encouraged to utilize the lower sliding-scale pricing.

A rain barrel is connected directly to the downspout of a gutter system. Water runs off the roof through the downspout and into the barrel during rainfall. Capturing and storing rainwater for later use, rain barrels reduce runoff. This improves water quality and puts less stress on stormwater infrastructure. Rain barrels are helpful to the city and our environment by:

· Reducing water pollution by keeping rainwater out of the sewers, preventing excess water from reaching wastewater treatment plants in areas with combined sewage overflow systems.

· Reducing the amount of bacteria, oils, grease, and other pollutants getting into local waterways.

· Helping plants thrive by providing water without minerals, chlorine, or other chemicals.

· Reducing peak water demand and the use of treated municipal water for outdoor purposes.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, about 30% of the water used in the average American household goes to outdoor tasks such as washing your car or watering lawns and gardens. Water stored in a rain barrel can be used for these everyday outdoor activities. The Ferndale Environmental Sustainability Commission and the Clinton River Watershed Council promote rain barrels as an excellent way to collect and reuse water.

*** NEVER USE THE WATER FROM YOUR RAIN BARREL FOR DRINKING OR COOKING ***

Homeowners can take action to improve their local watershed health in many ways. Learn more at https://www.crwc.org/resources/resource-library/homeowner-resources.

Rain Water Warrior Collection – Now Available!!!

Get started on your rain water harvesting journey with all the essentials bundled together by mirainbarrel. Get our Premium DIY Rain Barrel, Rain Barrel Stand made from Reclaimed Wood and a pack of Mosquito Dunks to begin your rain water harvesting journey, best part… you will get 20% your order!!!

So what are you waiting for, whether you are taking the first step, adding another rain barrel or gifting the wonderful gift of rain water for someone special we got you covered with all the essentials.

Become a Rain Water Warrior today!

There are two ways to cash in on this promotion…

First method is to individually add them to your cart on our online store and enter the coupon code “RAINWATERWARRIOR” in all caps. Use this method if you wish to buy more products on top of your Rain Water Warrior product collection.

The second method is to just go to our online store and scroll down to the Rain Water Warrior Bundle product listing and add that to your cart. This is simpler and less work for those who are not as computer savvy.

Either way we hope you join us on this wonderful journey of rain water harvesting and sustainable living.

This offer is a mirainbarrrel.com exclusive offer and not available on any other online marketplaces.

Questions? Sales@mirainbarrel.com

Virtual Workshop 2020 is LIVE!!! Free Delivery for Metro-Detroiters’

Mirainbarrel is happy to announce a new way to learn with us, now with every purchase you will receive a link to a private video, our very first Virtual Workshop! This video expands on the information you normally receive with our barrel. We also have updated our FAQ on here and suggest ya’ll to check it out!

If you live in Metro-Detroit you can get our rain barrels for an even bigger discount this year, head over to www.mirainbarrel.com/signup and sign up now for your rain barrel plus any accessories you’d like. Allow 3-5 business days for free delivery.

So, if you aren’t local you still will get this new video link with you rain barrel purchase. And for reading this blog article we are going to let you in on a little secret, use coupon code “10OFF” at checkout and save 10% on your order, on us… enjoy!

For regular non-local orders please use our online store www.mirainbarrel.com/store

Sign up for our Virtual Workshop!  (Oakland, Wayne, Macomb and Washtenaw counties)

COVID-19 Memo from the Owner

Dear mirainbarrel Family,

Mirainbarrel is continuing operations amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. We are an important part of the water infrastructure in the agricultural movement to grow your own food using free natural rainwater. Our mission and path of sustainability is more important now than ever. If you or anyone you know needs a rain barrel please let us know and we will do our best to help. We also want to remind you, that under no circumstances should you drink the water from your rain barrel.

Our pop-up events are going to be rescheduled or anyone who signed up in advance will be given free delivery. If you purchase through a pop-up you will receive a link to a virtual mirainbarrel workshop where you will get the same education with us you would have received with us at the event. You’ll just need your own tools to finish up the build but the spigot will be pre-installed.

Our employees are using all necessary measures outlined by The State of Michigan and Governor Whitmer, to ensure safety including but not limited to the use of gloves, masks, increased hand washing, no sharing of any materials between employees and social distancing of 6ft at least between employees at all times.

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out by sending us an email.

Sincerely,

Joshua Rubin
CEO of mirainbarrel
Joshua@mirainbarrel.com

CEO of mirainbarrel, Joshua Rubin Presents at the Berkley Public Library, November 30th 2017

Joshua Rubin, CEO of mirainbarrel was asked to speak at the City of Berkley’s event about keeping water out of basements, due to all the flooding in Berkley, residents were excited to learn about how rain barrels can keep their basements dry! The city and mirainbarrel setup a rain barrel pre-order for the event and we had an amazing response, the night of the event, not only did residents get to hear Joshua talk and ask him questions, they also picked up discounted rain barrels delivered right to them, and over 50 people went home educated and empowered to harvest rain water and with all the equipment (and the barrel) they need to get the job done. These smart residents are prepared for spring and also going to properly install and divert excess water away from the foundations of their homes, helping reduce wet basement issues. Check out the video to get all the information that Joshua discussed that evening, it is very informative and we want to thank Berkley Public Access TV for filming the event and sharing the link with us. Enjoy!