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.
10 Thursday Classes, February 13 - April 1, 6:00 - 8:00 pm (no class 3/20 or 4/3)
CCETC, 615 Willow Ave, Ithaca
Application Deadline: Monday, January 27, 11:59pm
Help promote responsible composting in Tompkins County as a Master Composter volunteer!
This free training program includes ten 2-hour classes (20 hours) and two field trips. In between weekly classes, trainees spend an additional ~2 hours/week volunteering and working on class projects. After training, Master Composters give back to the community through a variety of outreach activities.
More information and the application is available on our Become a Master Composter webpage: http://ccetompkins.org/mc
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 January 9, 2025