Downtown Melbourne Botanical Fest Rain Barrel Workshop

Saturday, April 11, 2026

The Downtown Melbourne Botanical Fest is a family-friendly event featuring lavish landscape designs, garden sculptures, flowers, plants, trees, shrubs, unique gifts, garden-themed art, rain barrel workshops, and more!

Join us at one of our Bot Fest Rain Barrel Workshops to discover the benefits of collecting rainwater, learn how it helps protect the Indian River Lagoon, and how to build your own rain barrel. Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP Today at: https://givebutter.com/botfest.

Location: 1900 Building Parking Lot, Downtown Melbourne, at 1900 S Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901.

Cost: The event is Free to attend. The rain barrel presentations are also free to attend.

GreenSpace Water Alliance is offering attendees the opportunity to purchase 55-gallon rain barrels at a discounted rate of $55, while supplies last. Please prepay for your rain barrel through the online registration to secure a barrel on the day of the event.

Date & Times: Saturday, April 11, 2026

  • 1st Workshop Starts at 9 a.m.

  • 2nd Workshop Starts at 10:30 a.m.

  • 3rd Workshop Starts at 1 p.m.

Available Rain Barrel Rebates

*City of Melbourne Residents are eligible for a $50 rain barrel rebate. Click here for rebate details.

*Town of Indialantic Residents are eligible for a $50 rain barrel rebate. Click here for rebate details

*City of Indian Harbour Beach Residents are eligible for a $50 rain barrel rebate. Click here for rebate details.

*City of Cocoa Utilities Customers are eligible for a $100 rebate for up to 2 rain barrels. Click here for rebate details.

~Did you know that a 90 square foot section of roof can fill a single 55-gallon rain barrel within the first inch of rainfall? We hope you will join us to learn the benefits of collecting rainwater, the positive impacts on the Indian River Lagoon, and how to construct a rain barrel.

Please Click Here For Details & To RSVP

Workshop Sponsorship-We Double Dolphin Dare You to Show Your Support!

This event offers unique in-person experiences and actionable insights, offering a high-impact sponsorship opportunity.

Questions?

Please contact workshop management at (321) 210-8738 or Hello@GSWaterAlliance.org.

Thank You, Sponsors!

Please support organizations that are actively working to improve our coastal communities.