Composting Worshops
Learn to compost!
Learning how to compost at home enables you to produce a soil amendment that has many benefits in the garden and keeps waste out of the landfill.
Benefits of using compost include:
- Improves soil structure and fertility
- Increases moisture holding capacity of soil
- Improved plant growth
- Protects soil from erosion when used as a mulch
The Master Recycler Composter Program offers free in-person and virtual composting workshops monthly from March to October. Workshops are great for new and experienced composters.
Workshops are open to the public. No advance registration is required for in-person workshops. Links to register for virtual workshops on Zoom are provided below.
More information – Thurston County Master Recycler Composter Program
Schedule
Past workshops
- Wednesday March 18, noon to 1 p.m. – Introduction to Home Composting – Zoom
- 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 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
Workshop Recordings
Introduction to Home Composting Workshop
Home Composting Basics
When to stop adding materials to your compost pile.
WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Cori Carlton at cori.carlton@co.thurston.wa.us at least two (2) weeks prior to the event or application deadline.