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Yard & Food Waste Composting Workshop

August 22, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Free

Yard & Food Waste Composting Workshop-

Thursday, August 22nd

6p.m. to 7:30p.m.

Dirt Works Demonstration Garden-Yauger Park, West Olympia

We invite you to come and learn how to turn your yard waste and food scraps into a rich soil amendment for your gardens. At the workshop you will learn:

  • What type of yard waste is best for home composting
  • Determine if a compost bin is needed and if so, what type will work best for you
  • How to monitor and troubleshoot the yard waste composting process
  • Tips on applying yard waste compost for a healthy, beautiful yard.

Handouts and follow-up materials will be available.

Meet at the gazebo inside the garden. Please dress for the weather as this workshop will be outside. Bring garden gloves if you want to participate in the “hands-on” portion of the workshop.

Details

Date:
August 22, 2019
Time:
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Cost:
Free

Organizer

Master Recycler Composter Program of Thurston County
Phone:
360-867-2162
Email:
master@co.thurston.wa.us
Website:
http://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/gardening/mc/

Venue

Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site
530 Alta Street SW Olympia, WA 98502
Olympia, WA 98502 United States
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Phone:
360-867-2189
Website:
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