The Charles County Department of Public Works is partnering with the Nanjemoy Creek Environmental Education Center and the University of Maryland Extension to host a rain barrel and compost workshop event. This event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Waldorf Senior & Recreation Center (90 Post Office Rd, Waldorf).
Workshops are 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Register at www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/Outreach. Advanced registration is required.
Rain Barrel Workshop
- Pre-purchase a rain barrel to take home and learn proper in-home installation techniques, practical uses for rain barrels, and how to reduce the impact of runoff on local waterways.
- Become eligible for a stormwater remediation fee credit. Residents within the Town of La Plata and the Town of Indian Head are not eligible to receive the Stormwater Remediation Fee Credit.
- The deadline for online registration is Monday, Oct. 9.
- For more information, contact Keith Roumfort at roumfork@CharlesCountyMD.gov or 301-932-3599.
Composting Workshop
- In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the basics of home composting. Charles County registrants can receive a free plastic GEOBIN®.
- The deadline for online registration is Monday, Oct. 16.
- For more information, contact Meg Romero at RomeroM@CharlesCountyMD.gov or 301-932-3599.
Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.
