Classes & Workshops
Free "Compost With Confidence" Classes
When: Last Saturday of the month, June through October, 12 noon - 1 pm (10-11 am starting in Sept. 2010!)
Location: Ithaca Community Gardens, Rt. 13 and Carpenter Circle near the Ithaca Farmers' Market.
The Compost Education Program offers a series of free public classes each year on the last Saturday of the month from June through October, 12:00 noon-1:00 pm at the Compost Demonstration Site, Ithaca Community Gardens (near the Ithaca Farmers' Market). At these sessions, Master Composter volunteers provide information and give hands-on demonstrations to help you set up and manage a composting system in any setting. Each class covers the basics of composting to teach you how to manage a successful system with minimal effort. Workshop topics are:
- June - Getting started
- July - Troubleshooting
- August - Is it done? & Compost Uses
- September - "Stealth" Composting (double-bin, indoor system)
- October - Winter Composting
Our knowledgeable composting instructors are happy to answer all of your questions and free informational fact sheets will be available. Registration not required - just show up! For more information, call (607) 272-2292 or email Liz Falk at erf59@cornell.edu.
Master Composter Training
Offered each March, Applications due in February
Description: Master Composters are a fun and enthusiastic group of about 30 community volunteers who are committed to promoting responsible composting. Training is free and includes ten weekday evening classes and an internship from February-April. Volunteer work follows. If you are interested in protecting the environment, improving your own and other people's gardens, and having fun with a lively group, then consider joining us! Learn more about the Master Composters.
Winter Worms Class
Description: In this hands-on workshop, every paying participant will go home with a worm bin and everything they need to know to get started. Children welcome with an accompanying adult. Fee: $10 (sliding scale). Register early - space is limited! Watch our Upcoming Events or call for date of the next session.
If you have questions or wish to register, contact Liz Falk at erf59@cornell.edu.
Past Classes
- "Compost with Confidence" at Community Gardens
- Fall Worm Composting Class
- "Vote for Worms"
- Master Composter Training
- Winter Worms Compost Class
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