Introduction to Composting
- When
- 6:00 to 7:00 PM
- Where
- Winter Park Library 1052 W Morse Blvd, Winter Park, FL 32789 More events here Directions
Why go
Free backyard composting basics from a UF/IFAS Extension faculty member, plus a free composter for eligible Winter Park residents. It suits anyone who wants to cut food waste, build a compost system at home, or learn how compost helps garden soil.
About this event
<div class='ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely'><img src='https://timelyapp-prod.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/images/54703692/composting_9sjr.jpg' /></div><p style='margin:0px;padding:0px 0px 12px;'><span style='font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;'><span style='color:#585163;font-family:'Founders Grotesk R', '-apple-system', 'system-ui', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif;'><span style='letter-spacing:0.1px;'><a href='https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-composting-class-tickets-1997689600371?aff=oddtdtcreator' rel='nofollow noreferrer noopener' target='_blank'>Register for the class</a>!</span></span></span></p> <p style='margin:0px;padding:0px 0px 12px;font-family:'Founders Grotesk R', '-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif;color:#585163;font-size:18px;letter-spacing:0.1px;'><span style='font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;'>Led by Calvin Gardner, UF/IFAS Extension Faculty, this FREE workshop offers a practical introduction to backyard composting. Composting is an environmentally responsible way to reduce solid waste by turning food scraps and yard debris into a valuable resource for your garden. By composting, you can reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills while improving the chemical, physical, and biological health of your soil.</span></p> <p style='margin:12px 0px 0px;padding:0px 0px 12px;font-family:'Founders Grotesk R', '-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif;color:#585163;font-size:18px;letter-spacing:0.1px;'><span style='font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;'>This class is ideal for residents who want to cut back on food waste, live more sustainably, or learn how to compost at home. Attendees will learn the basics of composting, how to build and maintain a compost system, and the many environmental benefits composting provides.</span></p> <p style='margin:12px 0px 0px;padding:0px 0px 12px;font-family:'Founders Grotesk R', '-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif;color:#585163;font-size:18px;letter-spacing:0.1px;'><span style='font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;'>City of Winter Park residents who attend are eligible to receive a <span style='margin:0px;padding:0px;'>FREE </span>backyard composter (limit one per household). <em style='margin:0px;padding:0px;'>Non-residents are welcome to attend but are not eligible to receive a composter.</em></span></p>
Location
Winter Park Library, 1052 W Morse Blvd, Winter Park, FL 32789 Open in Google Maps
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