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Why waste a good thing? Why not turn a liability into an asset by recycling organic waste to make a rich soil amendment?


Learn the basics of enriching the earth and keeping good stuff out of the landfill at a composting or vermicomposting workshop!

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Our fall workshops have concluded. Check back next spring for a list of our spring workshops.

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Fall Workshops 2011


 BACKYARD COMPOSTING

Thurs. Sept. 22, 6 - 8 p.m.

Held at Columbia Springs FREE

Got questions about composting? Want to learn how to get your compost cooking? How do you know when your compost is finished? What type of bins are best? Then this free workshop is for you. Includes classroom intro to composting science and a visit to a composting demonstration site.


 HOW TO MAKE A WORMBIN/INTRO TO VERMICOMPOSTING FOR ADULTS

Mon. Oct 3, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Held at Clark County 78th Street Heritage Farm FREE

We teach you the basics of vermicomposting and demonstrate how you can make your own simple worm bin.  All you will need at home is a drill. If you don't have a drill, bring a 10 or 14 gallon dark colored rough-neck rubbermaid storage box to class and we will help you drill it there.  Class includes a demonstration of how to prepare the bedding. You will go home with the knowledge you need to get started with vermcomposting!


 BACKYARD COMPOSTING

Sat. Oct. 8, 10 a.m. - noon

Held at Columbia Springs FREE

Got questions about composting? Want to learn how to get your compost cooking? How do you know when your compost is finished? What type of bins are best? This free workshop includes a classroom presentation on composting science and a visit to our composting demonstration site.


 FAMILY WORMSHOP

Sat. Oct. 15, 10 a.m. - noon

Held at Columbia Springs
$35 PER FAMILY (WORM BIN and WORMS PROVIDED)

Fun for the whole family. You will learn the basics of vermicomposting and how to bed and harvest your own wormbin. Worm bin and worms are provided. Please note: must pre-register/pay at least three days prior to class so we can have materials and worms for you. We cannot always guarantee worms will be available for late registrations. If you register the week of workshop please call 882.0936 x 224.

 

 RECYCLING 101 - FREE

Sat. Oct.. 22, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m

Held at West Van Materials Recovery Center, 6601 NW Old Lower River Rd., Vancouver, WA

Ever wondered why only certain items are collected for recycling or whether you really need to take the label off that can before recycling it? This informational class will answer all your burning questions about recycling. It includes a tour of the recycling facility.

City-recognized neighborhood associations who send a representative to this class and publish an approved recycling article in their neighborhood newsletter can earn money for their neighborhood association treasury.

Space is limited and pre-registration is required. To register for this workshop please call 360-619-4122.


 FAMILY WORMSHOP

Sat. Nov. 5, 10 a.m. - noon

Held at Clark County 78th Street Heritage Farm

$35 PER FAMILY (WORM BIN IS PROVIDED)

Fun for the whole family. You will learn the basics of vermicomposting and bed your own wormbin. Worm bin and worms are provided. Please note: must pre-register/pay at least three days prior to class so we can have materials and worms for you. We cannot always guarantee worms will be available for late registrations. If you register the week of workshop please call 882.0936 x 224.

 

To receive notification of upcoming workshops email: mcr@columbiasprings.org

 

The Master Composter/Recycler Program at Columbia Springs is sponsored by Clark County Environmental Services.