Composting Workshops
We offer free in-person and virtual composting workshops monthly from March to October. Workshops are great for new and experienced composters.
Workshops are free and open to the public. No advance registration is required for in-person workshops. Links to register for virtual workshops on Zoom are provided below.
Wednesday March 18, noon to 1 p.m. – Introduction to Home Composting – Zoom
- Register for virtual workshop at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iQgemr9_TCyw-XC7ZgFWdQ
- After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Wednesday April 22, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Worm Composting – at Dirt Works Demonstration Garden
Thursday April 23, noon to 1 p.m. – Worm Composting – at Olympia Farmers Market Garden
Saturday May 2, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – Food and Yard Waste Composting – at Closed Loop Park Demonstration Garden
Saturday May 2, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Worm Composting – at Closed Loop Park Demonstration Garden
Wednesday June 24, 11 a.m. to 12:30 pm. – Food and Yard Waste Composting – at Dirt Works Demonstration Garden
Saturday July 18, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – Food and Yard Waste Composting – at Closed Loop Park Demonstration Garden
Sunday August 9, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Food and Yard Waste Composting – at Dirt Works Demonstration Garden
Sunday August 9, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. – Worm Composting – at Dirt Works Demonstration Garden
Saturday September 12, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. – Food and Yard Waste Composting (Fall focus) – Closed Loop Park Demonstration Garden
Sunday October 4, noon to 1 p.m. – Worm Composting (Fall focus) – Olympia Farmers Market Garden
Tuesday October 27, noon to 1 p.m. – Introduction to Home Composting – Zoom
- Register for virtual workshop at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MJTlzOklSLy-RIA2B22sGA
- After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Click to view a pdf version of the 2026 Compost Workshop schedule.
Virtual Workshops
WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Persons will disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation need to contact Cori Carlton at 3054 Carpenter Rd. SE, Olympia WA 98503, 360-867-2162, at least two weeks prior to the event.
