Cost per barrel: $40.50 members | $45 non-members

Now you can purchase your Rain Barrels right from Discovery World! Each MMSD Rain Barrel is a 55 gallon container with a 3” down spout adapter.

Why You Should Consider A Rain Barrel:

• You can reduce water pollution, lower your water costs, and help preserve Lake Michigan… all by capturing water from your roof’s downspout in a rain barrel. Rain barrels are fun, easy to install, and move.

• Mosquito-proof and child safe. Fully screened It keeps out mosquitoes and other unpleasant insects

• 55 Gallon Storage. Replenishing its supply every time it rains, this barrel captures the fresh, untreated rainwater, ideal for your gardening needs.

• Automatic Overflow. The overflow located on the upper part of the barrel diverts excess rain to a nearby garden, additional barrel, or distant area.

• Built to last. These recycled barrels, originally used for food storage, are made of thick, durable plastic.

Join over 10,000 people who have already ordered theirs!

Just give us a call at (414)765-8770 or stop in our Gift Shop to order yours today. Place your order on Monday, and get your Rain Barrel the same week!

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All Sessions: 6:30-8:00pm followed by a Half Hour Book Signing | Discovery World Pilot House
$10 members | $12 non-members
2 or more sessions, receive $2 off each session starting with 2nd session.

CALL (414) 765-8625 FOR RESERVATIONS

Spend your Tuesday evenings with Melinda Myers. Explore some wonderful gardening topics through
these in-depth sessions that will inspire new ideas and enhance your gardening skills. It’s a 5-part
series, but you can sign up for one or all. We’ll get up close and personal, include take home
items, and answer all your questions.

Nationally known gardening expert Melinda Myers has more than 25 years of horticulture experience and has written over 20 gardening books, including Can’t Miss Small Space Gardening. She hosts Great Lakes Gardener seen on PBS stations and the nationally syndicated Melinda’s Garden Moment segments. She is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine and hosted The Plant Doctor radio program for over 20 years. Learn more at www.melindamyers.com

Year Round Garden-Tainment – April 7
Put your containers to work for you year round. We will explore ways to add beauty to your entryway, balcony or deck throughout the year. Learn tips on containers and plants that work to provide year round interest even in Wisconsin winters.

Grow Your Favorite Recipe – April 14
Whether new or experienced, we can all find better ways to grow fresh produce. Start with a plan and end with a great meal. Learn tips on growing the most popular and useful vegetables in your small or large scale landscape. Come with your favorite recipe and we will find ways to help you grow the ingredients.

Kitchen Scraps to Gardener’s Gold – April 28
Turn off the Garbage Disposer and Put the Redworms to Work.
Recycle kitchen scraps into garden gold. Easy ways to start a worm farm of your own. Whether you live in an apartment or have acres of space, there is always room for a worm bin. Learn tips on building the worm bin and using the compost to improve your container, houseplant and in-ground gardens.

Creative Containers – May 5
From the traditional to the unique, hear about examples of creating a container garden to fit your gardening style, including succulents, water plants and unique combinations to fit any size and style landscape. Plus step-by-step directions that are sure to result in beauty and success.

Create Your Own Wildlife Sanctuary – May 19
If you build it, they will come. That is the birds, butterflies, beneficial insects, and other wonderful wildlife. Learn tips on creating a garden, large or small, for attracting colorful wildlife and beneficial insects to the landscape. We will look at plants and accessories that provide food and shelter as well as gardening techniques that are safe for you and wildlife. We will also find ways to manage the unwelcome visitors that seem to find their way into every landscape.

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