TheThe South Marysburgh MirrorMirror CSG Rain Barrel Sale County Sustainability Group (CSG) will host their 6th annual truckload sale of PRE-ORDERED rain barrels on Saturday, May 16th at Valley Pine Farms, 841 County Road 13 (corner of County Roads 13 and 16 near Black River Cheese factory) from 10 a.m. un(cid:415)l noon. Rain barrels are $60 each and orders MUST be placed in advance of the sale, either online at www.RainBarrel.ca/CSGpicton or by calling Don Ross at 613-476-8016. Rain barrels capture and store chlorine-free and fluoride-free rain water from a home's down- spouts, making it ideal for flowers, vegetables, lawns, and trees. Collected water can also be used to wash cars, clean floors, and even do laundry! These many uses can provide cost savings to every resident, especially those who pay to have water trucked in, use a well, or have a water meter in- stalled. They can also provide water conserva(cid:415)on opportuni(cid:415)es, par(cid:415)cularly during the dry summer months. Prince Edward County residents know first- hand what summer drought condi(cid:415)ons can be like. Raising money with rain barrels is a prac(cid:415)cal way to benefit everyone concerned: the buyer, the stu- dents, the CSG, the community, and the environ- ment. When ordering in advance of the sale, pur- chasers select the colour and model of their rain barrel, and add any accessories, such as downspout diverters and rain barrel stands. Each barrel is equipped with all the parts needed to put it togeth- er, so it can be collec(cid:415)ng water in no (cid:415)me at all. friendly products were once used to transport fruits and vegetables, but now they have been repurposed and offer years of reliable service as rain barrels. Purchasing one not only saves residents money and helps the environ- ment, but, with the Country Sustainability Group's rain barrel sale, it also helps bring environmental These environmentally We're busy seeding and transplanting! Come visit us for seeds, soil or just to watch the plants grow. We can take orders for custom planting in your containers. See you soon! 613.476.1118 1955 County Road 17 11 Why be a slave to your lawn? Large & Small Lawns Spring & Fall Clean Up Small Tree Removal Tree Trimming Snow Blowing 613.503.0025 Fully Insured from Proceeds the sale will support the annual CSG Bursary Fund that is awarded to deserving gradu- ates of PECI High School who further their educa(cid:415)on in an environmental field of study. Since 2010, nine students have received nearly $5000 for their educa(cid:415)onal expenses, as they focus on the environment in careers in environmen- tal science, agriculture, renewable energy, fish and wildlife conserva(cid:415)on, planning, and even the food service industry. Some of the funds will also support the ongoing efforts of the CSG to bring local ac(cid:415)on to global is- sues that affect us all and future genera(cid:415)ons. See www.countysustainability.ca for more informa(cid:415)on and become a friend at h(cid:425)ps:// www.facebook.com/groups/ countysustainabilitygroup/ face book Copy & Adver(cid:415)sing Deadline for the May edi(cid:415)on of The Mirror is April 24th