The Compost Education Program offers classes and workshops for individuals throughout the year to help you succeed at composting at your home or apartment. See the descriptions below, and visit our Events page for access to all CCE-Tompkins classes and events.
October (dates and times TBA)
In person class held at CCETC, 615 Willow Ave, Ithaca
Beginners and experienced home composters alike can "dig deeper" into outdoor and indoor composting practices in this two-class, outdoor series! Come to one class or both! We guarantee that you will acquire composting knowledge and skills that you can put to use this fall/winter!
Contact Adam Michaelides at 607-272-2292 or acm1@cornell.edu to express interest or if you have any questions.
November (date and time TBA)
In person class held at CCETC, 615 Willow Ave, Ithaca
Learn how worms can make fast, rich compost for your garden while disposing of your food scraps. Take home the bin, a starter population of worms, and the knowledge to tend to your new pets. Class fee is $12 per household. Includes a starter bin and worms to take home. Space is limited. Register online or call CCE-Tompkins during businesses hours (607) 272-2292
Contact Adam Michaelides at 607-272-2292 or acm1@cornell.edu to express interest or if you have any questions.
Held online on Sun, Sept 13, 2020; recording available!
Description: Continuing our long-standing partnership with the 4-H Duck Race, we broadcasted ~20 minutes of family-oriented and educational programming.
Our compost programming features four ~5 min segments:
Feel free to tune into our 2020 Virtual Compost Fair anytime! https://youtu.be/EcuJnYkSM8o?t=1343
Adam Michaelides
Compost Educator
acm1@cornell.edu
(607) 272-2292 ext. 124
Last updated May 15, 2024