2023 Composting Workshops
Workshops are free and open to the public. No advance registration is required for in-person workshops. Links to register for workshops on Zoom are provided below.
Tuesday April 4, 2023
Introduction to Home Composting – Zoom
Click to view a recording of the webinar:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCcJOmgIWyKjgyM6p_CG3uQ
Webinar covered materials for making compost, what shouldn’t go in your compost pile, and what to expect from your compost pile.
This workshop was free and open to the public.
Saturday May 6, 2023
10-11am, Food and Yard Waste Composting
11am-noon, Worm Composting
Closed Loop Park Demonstration Garden
To celebrate International Compost Awareness Week (May 7-13, 2023), the Master Recycler Composter Program of Thurston County is hosting 2 in-person workshops on Saturday May 6, 2023 at the Closed Loop Park Demonstration Garden.
From 10am to 11am will be a workshop on yard waste composting and from 11am to noon will be a workshop on worm composting. Come for one or both workshops.
The workshops will be held rain or shine. The demonstration garden is outside and has no seating available, but you are welcome to bring your own chair.
Workshops are free and open to the public. No advance registration is required for in-person workshops.
Wednesday June 14, 2023
Food and Yard Waste Composting
11am-Noon
Dirt Works Demonstration Garden
Workshop is free and open to the public. No advance registration is required for this workshop.
Sunday July 9, 2023
Food and Yard Waste Composting
6:30pm-7:30pm
Closed Loop Park Demonstration Garden
Workshop is free and open to the public. No advance registration is required for this workshop.
The demonstration garden is outside so dress for the weather. Seating is limited and filled first come, first served. If you plan on arriving late you are welcome to bring your own chair.
Tuesday August 22, 2023
Food and Yard Waste Composting
6:30pm-7:30pm
Dirt Works Demonstration Garden
Workshop is free and open to the public. No advance registration is required for this workshop.
Saturday September 9, 2023
10-11am, Food and Yard Waste Composting
11am-noon, Worm Composting
Dirt Works Demonstration Garden
From 10am to 11am will be a workshop on food and yard waste composting and preparing your compost bins for the winter and from 11am to noon will be a workshop on worm composting and preparing your worm bins for the winter. Come for one or both workshops.
The workshops will be held rain or shine.
Workshops are free and open to the public. No advance registration is required for in-person workshops.
Tuesday October 10, 2023
Introduction to Home Composting – Zoom
Noon to 1pm
Click to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__T5q18DzSeyE5ZBGcQm81A
Webinar will cover materials for making compost, what shouldn’t go in your compost pile, what to expect from your compost pile, and how to prepare your compost piles/bins for the winter.
This workshop is free and open to the public. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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.