MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR ROLL OUT THE BARRELS 2018!
The 2018 Roll Out the Barrels event will be held on Thursday, May 24 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at Akademia Brewing Company (150 Crane Drive). Come out and bid on a one-of-a-kind rain barrel painted by a local artist while enjoying live music and light appetizers. All proceeds will benefit the ACC Green School Program; a local initiative to increase environmental education in schools.
What is Roll Out the Barrels?
Roll Out the Barrels is an annual event that raises awareness of stormwater runoff, water pollution, and water conservation, all while promoting local artists and supporting environmental education. Local artists turn rain barrels into beautiful pieces of functional art to be auctioned off in support of the Athens Green School Program, an initiative to ensure environmental education is taught in the classroom.
Why Rain Barrels?
Water pollution is a serious problem in Athens-Clarke County and green infrastructure, such as rain barrels and other rain harvesters, are an important component in addressing that problem. Rain barrels are easy to install and can be used to protect water by both reducing stormwater runoff and reducing the need to pull from city water supplies for lawn-care and car washing.