Rain Barrels & Accessories

The Nature Center has the following rain barrels and accessories available for purchase. We do not stock inventory of all products, so once you make a purchase, we will order your merchandise for pick-up at the Nature Center. You will be contacted by phone or by email when your purchase is available for pick-up.  If you have questions, please give Susan a call at 319-362-0664.

Rain Water Solutions “Ivy” Rain Barrel

The 50-gallon “Ivy” rain barrel provides a new era of design innovation for an economical price. Available in forest green. Made in Iowa of 50% recycled plastic, Ivy carries a 3-year warranty.  Like her big brother “Moby”, Ivy has a child-resistant lid, a redesigned screened intake, two big overflow ports to handle heavy rains and is easy to expand. In fact, people have chained up to four barrels together to handle overflow! No extra trips to the hardware store—all components included to start collecting and using your rainwater!  The Ivy is usually in stock for immediate pick-up.  COST: $70 … IN STOCK
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Rain Barrels Iowa

 

Rain Barrels Iowa offers a 55-gallon-capacity barrel with two overflow options. “Up-cycled” in Des Moines from repurposed food shipping barrels originating primarily in Spain and Greece, they may have scratches, small dents and/or dock markings which add to their uniqueness.  All fittings are anchored with inside nuts and a metal hose bibb adds to the durability. Available in Terra Cotta or Gray,  the barrels are UV protected with treatment recommended monthly in sunny locations, yearly if shaded. Priming and painting to match your house color are available for additional cost. These barrels are not kept in stock at the Nature Center but are readily available, should you choose to purchase one. Deluxe barrel on display. Click on image to purchase.

Accessories

Rain Barrels Iowa offers accessories that can be used with any rain barrel setup. To order accessories, call the Nature Center at 319-362-0664.

Rain Barrel Stands

Rain Barrels Iowa has custom-designed sturdy rain barrel stands, hand-built with pressurized lumber to withstand the elements. These are available for single or double barrel set up. The stand front is recessed 4” to allow easy bucket or hose access to the spigot. Deluxe stand has front shelf for bucket.

Single stand is 24″ x 24″ and either 9″, 12″ or 18″ tall
Standard—$40.00 or $47.00 (18″)
Deluxe—$55.00 (18″)

Double stand is 24” x 48” and 12” or 24″ tall
Standard—$60.00 (12″) or $75.00 (24″)
Deluxe—$95.00 (24″)

 

 

 

Downspout Diverter

Available in 2”x 3” or 3”x 4” sizes in a variety of colors to match your existing downspouts.  Diverter tab allows runoff to be diverted back and forth from downspout to rain barrel as needed.  Call Susan at 319-362-0664 for color choices.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Spinning Composter

The 55-gallon capacity barrel turns on its stand of pressure-treated lumber to aerate and process compost quickly and naturally.  Screw-on lid with screened aeration holes, drip holes in the composter bottom.  Capture excess moisture in a drip pan under the composter to use in fertilizing garden plants.

The barrel is heavy-duty  #2 plastic food shipping barrel, up-cycled to bring you the best composter ever!  Easy to turn:  fill it only to 1/2 full,  set it in the sun where rain can fall into it, and change your compostable scraps, pet hair, razor clippings, vacuum-bag contents, & shredded paper into rich compost to improve your garden.  See the composter in action in the picnic area at the Nature Center.  Price: $175  (Click on image to order)