We are excited to announce that all the barrels are now on display at the Cincinnati Zoo. This year, just like every other, we have a ton of great barrels. The use of color, glitter and metallic paint makes each barrel one of a kind. The eBay auction for the Rain Barrel Art Project Auction starts on April 20th at 6pm and concludes on April 30th at 6pm. Click here on or after April 20th to place your bid. 

The 2021 Rain Barrel Art Project is open and ready for entries! The Rain Barrel Art Project is designed to educate people on environmental issues like storm water runoff, watersheds and water conservation.
Participants of all ages, and groups of all sizes are welcome to submit an entry for the Rain Barrel Art Project. All entries are due by January 14th. Click here for additional information. 

2021 Project Timeline 
Nov. 9, 2020 to Jan. 14, 2021 - Entry Period (Click here to access the entry form)
Jan. 18 to Jan. 22 - Selection Period
Feb 6 - Artist Workshop @ The Cincinnati Zoo
Feb. 6 to Mar. 26 - Painting Period
March 27, 29 & 30 - Rain Barrel Drop-off @ The Cincinnati Zoo Time TBD
April 1 to April 30 - Rain Barrels Displayed @ The Cincinnati Zoo
TBD - Rain Barrel Art Online Auction

Ever wondered how to cut landscaping costs, meet your lawn care needs, and be a bit more sustainable around your community?  With a growing interest in conservation practices in communities around our country, the Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky Regional Storm Water Collaborative is hosting a series of webinars for homeowners’ associations (HOAs) to review and discuss green practices that can help make our communities sustainable and livable for our future generations.
​The webinar series, which will run in November and December, is designed to demystify green practices and infrastructure for leaders of HOAs and subdivision residents, or for anyone interested in learning more about these practices. Expert panelists will present webinar attendees with information and resources needed to understand and make decisions regarding such topics as storm water management, composting, solar and geothermal energy, and sustainable landscaping. 
​The webinars are free to attend, but registration is limited. Anyone interested can sign up for one or all webinars by clicking, here . If you have questions, contact the Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District at 513-772-7645.