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SUMMARY:Worm Composting - a free composting workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of worm composting at Closed Loop Park Demonstration Garden. \n\n\n\nThe Master Recycler Composter Program of Thurston County offers free in-person and virtual composting workshops monthly from March to October.  Workshops are great for new and experienced composters. \n\n\n\nWorkshops are free and open to the public.  No advance registration is required for in-person workshops. \n\n\n\nLearning how to compost enables you to produce a soil amendment that has many benefits in the garden and keeps waste out of the landfill. \n\n\n\nBenefits of using compost include: \n\n\n\n\nImproves soil structure and fertility\n\n\n\nIncreases moisture holding capacity of soil\n\n\n\nImproved plant growth\n\n\n\nProtects soil from erosion when used as a mulch
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/worm-composting-a-free-composting-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Closed Loop Park\, 2418 Hogum Bay Road Northeast\, Lacey\, WA 98516\, USA\, Lacey\, WA\, 98516\, United States
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SUMMARY:Food & Yard Waste Composting - a free composting workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of food and yard waste composting at Closed Loop Park Demonstration Garden \n\n\n\nThe Master Recycler Composter Program of Thurston County offers free in-person and virtual composting workshops monthly from March to October.  Workshops are great for new and experienced composters. \n\n\n\nWorkshops are free and open to the public.  No advance registration is required for in-person workshops. \n\n\n\n	\n			\n		Schedule of composting workshops			\n\n\n\n\nLearning how to compost enables you to produce a soil amendment that has many benefits in the garden and keeps waste out of the landfill. \n\n\n\nBenefits of using compost include: \n\n\n\n\nImproves soil structure and fertility\n\n\n\nIncreases moisture holding capacity of soil\n\n\n\nImproved plant growth\n\n\n\nProtects soil from erosion when used as a mulch
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/food-yard-waste-composting-a-free-composting-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Closed Loop Park\, 2418 Hogum Bay Road Northeast\, Lacey\, WA 98516\, USA\, Lacey\, WA\, 98516\, United States
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SUMMARY:Worm Composting - a free composting workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of worm composting at Olympia Farmers Market Demonstration Garden. \n\n\n\nThe Master Recycler Composter Program of Thurston County offers free in-person and virtual composting workshops monthly from March to October.  Workshops are great for new and experienced composters. \n\n\n\nWorkshops are free and open to the public.  No advance registration is required for in-person workshops. \n\n\n\nLearning how to compost enables you to produce a soil amendment that has many benefits in the garden and keeps waste out of the landfill. \n\n\n\nBenefits of using compost include: \n\n\n\n\nImproves soil structure and fertility\n\n\n\nIncreases moisture holding capacity of soil\n\n\n\nImproved plant growth\n\n\n\nProtects soil from erosion when used as a mulch
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/worm-composting-a-free-composting-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Olympia Farmers Market Garden\, Olympia Farmers Market\, 700 Capitol Way North\, Olympia\, WA 98507\, USA\, Olympia\, WA\, 98507\, United States
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SUMMARY:Worm Composting - a free composting workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of worm composting at Dirt Works Demonstration Garden. \n\n\n\nThe Master Recycler Composter Program of Thurston County offers free in-person and virtual composting workshops monthly from March to October.  Workshops are great for new and experienced composters. \n\n\n\nWorkshops are free and open to the public.  No advance registration is required for in-person workshops. \n\n\n\nLearning how to compost enables you to produce a soil amendment that has many benefits in the garden and keeps waste out of the landfill. \n\n\n\nBenefits of using compost include: \n\n\n\n\nImproves soil structure and fertility\n\n\n\nIncreases moisture holding capacity of soil\n\n\n\nImproved plant growth\n\n\n\nProtects soil from erosion when used as a mulch
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/worm-composting-a-free-composting-workshop/
LOCATION:Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site\, 530 Alta Street SW Olympia\, WA 98502\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United States
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SUMMARY:Intro to Home Composting - a free composting workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of composting at home with the waste you generate in the kitchen and yard. We will cover what can and can’t go in your home composting system\, how composting happens\, and when to know when it’s finished. Bring your questions! \n\n\n\nPlease register for this virtual workshop by clicking on the link. Once you register you will receive an email with a link to join the workshop. \n\n\n\n	\n			\n		Register for virtual workshop			\n\n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions or need assistance\, please email our Question & Answer Clinic at master@co.thurston.wa.us. \n\n\n\nThe Master Recycler Composter Program of Thurston County offers free in-person and virtual composting workshops monthly from March to October.Workshops are great for new and experienced composters. \n\n\n\nWorkshops are free and open to the public. \n\n\n\n	\n			\n		Schedule of composting workshops			\n\n\n\n\nLearning how to compost 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: \n\n\n\n\nImproves soil structure and fertility\n\n\n\nIncreases moisture holding capacity of soil\n\n\n\nImproved plant growth\n\n\n\nProtects soil from erosion when used as a mulch
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/intro-to-home-composting-free-composting-workshop/
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