Community Programs and Fun-shops

Join the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy at Red Hill Borough Hall to learn about all things stormwater! This interactive workshop will explore the problems associated with stormwater runoff and practical ways you can reduce runoff at home.

Topics will include adding native plants to your yard, using environmentally friendly lawn and garden maintenance practices, installing a rain barrel, and other simple strategies that help protect local waterways.

Participants will leave with practical ideas and resources they can use to reduce stormwater runoff and make their backyard more environmentally friendly.

Date & Time
Thursday, April 30th, 2026
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Location
Red Hill Borough Hall
56 W 4th St.
Red Hill, PA 18076

Cost
FREE

Join us for a Rain Garden Workshop hosted at Sellersville Borough Hall and learn how to manage those pesky wet areas in your yard - including how to install a beautiful and functional backyard rain garden.

Rain gardens are shallow, bowl-shaped gardens designed to capture rainwater and allow it to slowly soak into the ground rather than becoming polluted runoff. Planted with deep-rooted native species, these gardens can handle both wet and dry conditions while providing valuable habitat for pollinators and wildlife.

Our Director of Conservation will lead you through the process of designing, installing and maintaining a backyard rain garden so you can confidently create your own at home!

Date & Time
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Location
Sellersville Borough Hall
140 East Church Street
Sellersville, PA 18960

Cost
Choose the registration option that works best for you:
Free Registration - Attend the full workshop and receive all instructional materials (does not include plants).
$30 Registration (Includes Plant Package) - Attend the workshop and take home 3 native perennials to help you get your rain garden started.

Join us for a Rain Garden Workshop hosted at Perkiomen Valley Brewery and learn how to manage those pesky wet areas in your yard - including how to install a beautiful and functional backyard rain garden.

Rain gardens are shallow, bowl-shaped gardens designed to capture rainwater and allow it to slowly soak into the ground rather than becoming polluted runoff. Planted with deep-rooted native species, these gardens can handle both wet and dry conditions while providing valuable habitat for pollinators and wildlife.

Our Director of Conservation will lead you through the process of designing, installing and maintaining a backyard rain garden so you can confidently create your own at home!

Date & Time
Wednesday, May 13th
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location
Perkiomen Valley Brewery
101 Walnut St.
Green Lane, PA 18054

Cost
$25 per participant

Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to build and install a rain barrel at home! Each participant will leave with a fully assembled rain barrel, ready to install and start using right away.

Rain barrels collect rainwater from your downspout for reuse around your home, perfect for watering plants, cleaning yard equipment, or other outdoor needs. This simple, sustainable solution helps reduce household water use while also decreasing stormwater runoff.

All materials and tools will be provided, including a 55-gallon hard plastic drum. Staff will guide you step by step through the building and installation process, making this workshop beginner-friendly.

Date & Time
Thursday, May 14, 2026
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Location
Skippack Township Building
4089 Heckler Rd
Skippack, PA 19474

Cost
$65 per rain barrel

What to Wear / Bring
Dress for the weather - weather permitting, the workshop will be held outdoors.
All tools and materials are provided.
Please arrive in a vehicle that can accommodate a 55-gallon drum.