Conserve Your Natural Resources Through Rain Barrels and Composters

In celebration of summer, the Merrimack County Conservation District will be hosting a summer rain barrel and composter fundraiser.

The durable environmental additions to your yard will help harvest rain water and create compost for garden and landscape needs, saving money and natural resources.

Rain barrels are simply large containers that capture rainwater from your roof that can be used for watering gardens, lawns, or washing your car. Saving water helps the environment, saves energy, and money. Diverting water from storm drains also decreases the impact of runoff to streams and rivers.

The District is offering two types of composters. Composting is a great way to create nutrient rich fertilizer for gardens or landscaping by recycling much of your kitchen and yard waste. This reduces the amount of garbage going to your local transfer station while improving the soil, supporting healthier and more productive plants.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit conservation education programs throughout Merrimack County.

Item descriptions and an order form can be found at merrimackccd.org or call the District at 975-0110 to have one mailed to you. Pre-orders are due by July 24. Item pick up will be at the Penacook Village Farmers’ Market on Monday, Aug. 3, from 4 to 6:30 p.m.