Classes & Workshops
Master Composter Volunteer Training
Wednesdays, February 22 - May 2, 2012
Application deadline: Wednesday, February 1
Description: Help promote responsible composting in Tompkins County. Training involves 20 hours of class time covering composting in depth, and 20 hours of practical internship. After training, Master Composters give back to the community in a variety of outreach activities. Contact Mila Fournier at 272-2292 x 124 or ymf5@cornell.edu for information or to receive 2012 Training announcements. Learn more about how to become a Master Composter!
"Compost Nuts & Bolts"
Thursday March 29, 2012: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Groton Public Library
Description: This class will cover some more advanced issues in composting. You'll learn about balancing greens and browns to keep your compost rotting properly, troubleshooting, and harvesting techniques. For a complete listing and map to the library, please visit the event page.
Winter Worm Composting Class
Saturday March 17, 10:00 AM -12:00 PM
Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Ave.
Description: No backyard is needed - learn all you need to know to set up and maintain an indoor worm composting bin in this workshop. Every household leaves with a starter bin and worms. Children are welcome with an accompanying adult. Fee: $10 includes starter bin & worms. Register early at (607) 272-2292. Space is limited! Contact Adam Michaelides at acm1@cornell.edu with questions. For a complete listing and map to extension, please visit the event page.
Compost Fair
Sunday April 29, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Ave.
Description: Celebrate spring's arrival by stopping by the Compost Fair for a guaranteed good time! This year's fair will be in conjunction with the 4H Duck Race. Admission is FREE to both events and open to the public.
There will be information and demonstrations of beginning and advanced compost techniques, continuous tours of our demonstration site, live music, activities for kids and a compost cafe. Several partner organizations and sustainability groups will be joining us. All attendees will be eligible to win fabulous compost prizes. Compost bins (Earth Machines, welded wire cylinder and worm compost bins) will be for sale while supplies last. Go home a composter! Contact Adam at acm1@cornell.edu or 272-2292 x 124 for further information.
For a complete listing and map to extension, please visit the event page.
Past Classes
- "Compost with Confidence" at Community Gardens
- Fall Worm Composting Class
- "Vote for Worms"
- Master Composter Training
- Winter Worms Compost Class
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"Compost Curious"
Group Workshops
The Compost Education Program offers workshops for interested groups. To inquire about or request a special workshop or presentation for your group, contact Adam Michaelides at acm1@cornell.edu.
Past Group Workshops
Hasbrouck Apts
Maplewood Apts
CU Ecology House
Dryden Elementary School
Enfield Elementary School
Caroline Elementary School
Immaculate Conception School
Urban 4H Camp
Sciencenter
EFNEP Gardening
BOCES
Town of Ithaca
TCSWMD
