NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF GUELPH
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The City of Guelph is hosting an open house at the F.M. Woods Pumping Station (29 Waterworks Place) on Saturday, May 28 from 9 a.m.–2 p.m..
The event at the City’s water facility includes the annual rain barrel sale, as well as behind-the-scenes tours, and games and activities for children.
The Waterloo-Wellington Wildflower Society and Guelph Enabling Garden is also hosting a plant sale on site as part of the event.
City of Guelph Water Services staff will provide tours and answer questions, Guelph Firefighters will show visitors their fire truck.
Waterloo-Wellington Wildflower Society and Guelph Enabling Garden will host a charity plant sale (cash only).
Things to do:
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Take a tour to see how water gets from the ground to your home
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Discover more about Guelph water through fun games and activities
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Learn about great water conservation programs available in Guelph, including rebates
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Meet the people who help provide your water and get your water questions answered
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Pick up a rain barrel for $45 (cash only; rain barrels only available to Guelph residents, ID will be requested)
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Get a coupon for $5 off of a composter and start making your own soil
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Fill up your water bottle at the Water Wagon
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Get up close and personal with Guelph firefighters and check out their truck
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And snack on some delicious popcorn!
Plus, check out the Waterloo-Wellington Wildflower Society and Guelph Enabling Garden plant sale (cash only). Come early for the best selection of annual, perennial and woody plants!
