Compost with Confidence

Local composting experts provide information and give hands-on demonstrations to help you set up and manage a compost system in any setting! Each class of this FREE series (offered the last Saturday of the month, 11:00 am to Noon) covers composting basics, and special topics are added each month from July through October (see below) will help you address any compost issue you may encounter! Take one or all classes! Bring your composting questions! To sign up in advance, email Mila Fournier, ymf5@cornell.edu or call (607) 272-2292.

Monthly Topics:

June 29 - "Getting Started" - Covers how to set up and manage a compost bin in any setting!
July 27 - "Troubleshooting Your Bin" - Covers what could go wrong and how to prevent / remedy the situation.
August 31 - "Is it done? & Compost Uses" - How do you know when your compost is ready to use? And if it is ready, what are some of the ways that we suggest using it?
September 28 - "Indoor Composting" - How to maintain an indoor bin using a double bin ("stealth") system.

October 26 - "Winter Composting" - How to extend the composting season well into the cold months and the preparations necessary to ensure successful composting over the winter.

Location: Compost Demonstration site is at Ithaca Community Gardens, off 3rd Street at the entrance to the Ithaca Farmers' Market. Site is at the SOUTHWEST side of the market, not where it is shown on the map below!

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DATES

Saturday June 29, 2013: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday July 27, 2013: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday August 31, 2013: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday September 28, 2013: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday October 26, 2013: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM