Berks County Conservation District Holds Paint the Rain Contest
Pictured is the winning rain barrel created by the Berks Catholic High School ‘s Environmental Class.
The Berks County Conservation District held its second Paint the Rain School Competition. The Berks Catholic High School‘s Environmental Class took first place. The formal recognition event will be held October 23, 2017, at the Berks County Conservation District/Farm Service Agency Annual Awards and Scholarship Banquet.
The first place team won a $100 gift card and a certificate of recognition from the Berks County Commissioners.
Following the contest, the rain barrels were auctioned off and the proceeds went to the Berks County Conservation District Scholarship Fund, which supports students interested in majoring in environmental education in college.