Soil and Water Conservation District unveils Rain Barrel Yard Art Campaign

The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District is rolling out the barrels of their 2020 Rain Barrel Yard Art Campaign.

Through this creative community initiative, local artists transform 55-gallon recycled plastic barrels into beautiful, repurposed rain barrels, according to a news release. By collecting rooftop runoff for watering landscapes, lawns, and flower gardens, these decorated barrels help save water, alleviate flooding, and reduce stormwater pollution.

Seven artists have each painted a barrel that reflects Geauga County’s natural, cultural, agricultural, or historical resources. This year’s artists and their masterpieces are: “Serenity” by Byron Leffler, “What Lies Beyond” by Yvonne Delgado Thomas, “Covid Dreams” by Bob Kolcum,

“The Migration of Kings” by Nimue Shive, “Little Brown BATitat” by Taryn Zwolinski, “A World of Westies” by Mary Samide, and “The Three Sisters and Moon Maidens” by Julie Bell.

These decorated rain barrels will be displayed at the Geauga SWCD office and at the district’s Annual Meeting and are available for bidding at these locations or on the district’s website until Oct. 30.

Minimum bids start at $90 but those interested are asked to be sure to check the current bid amount of each barrel prior to submitting a bid, the release stated. View all the barrels and place a bid online by visiting at geaugaswcd.com.

All proceeds will go toward the district’s education programs. For more information visit the district’s website or call 440834-1122.