Nearly 1/3 of carbon emissions are
produced through our physical structures
LIVE Green implements and supports initiatives that have measurable impact on the livability and environmental sustainability of Lancaster City.

Rain Barrel Installations

Rain barrels come in many shapes, sizes and colors.  This page is intended to document, with photos, all the different types that are in use in Lancaster.  We encourage you to get creative, make your own, paint your own, or to learn more about how you can acquire a barrel through LIVE Green click here.(PDF)

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If you would like to learn how to make your own rain barrel we recommend two, do-it-yourself video’s; one is available through Penn State University and the other through HGTV.

Below are some images of re-purposed food grade barrels that were acquired through the LIVE Green workshops.  click here for information about current barrel selection.

Rain barrels can be connected to downspouts in many different ways.

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Residential Projects

Naturalizing Habitats in an Urban Environment

City of Lancaster residents can attend this workshop to receive a native tree seedling and learn about the importance of trees to our urban environment.

Rain Barrels

Rain barrels available at subsidized rates to city of Lancaster residents. Capture and re-use your rain water.

Composting

Learn about composting and purchase a ComposTumbler at a discounted price, perfect for small backyards.

Energy Solutions for City Homes

Changing the climate in city homes

Institutional Projects

TreeVitalize

The Lancaster County Conservation District and LIVE Green announce the Lancaster County Treevitalize Metros program.

Roof Greening

Facilitate the installation of vegetated or “green” roofs in the City of Lancaster and surrounding County

Green Facilities Partnership

Working toward environmentally preferable practices in procurement, operations, and facility management.