City to host free rain water workshop

The city of Fairborn is hosting a free workshop for managing rain water from 7-8:30 p.m. May 6 at the Fairborn Senior Citizen Center, 325 N. 3rd Street.

Workshop participants will learn how rain gardens can help alleviate problems associated with flooding and drainage. Participants can also make their own rain barrel.

Cost is $35 per rain barrel and there are 40 barrels available. Barrels are available on a first-pay, first-registered basis. Paid participants receive a recycled 50-gallon barrel, a rain barrel conversion kit and guidance on putting it together during the workshop.

Registration forms are available at the Fairborn Government Center, 44 W. Hebble Avenue, or online at www.ci.fairborn.oh.us.

For more information, call 937-754-3090. STAFF REPORT

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