Community Outreach
Upcoming – Online Learn to Compost Workshops
Check out the below workshop description and schedule. Please note that registration is limited and will close 24 hours prior to the start of the workshop.
Composting Made Easy – Are you curious about composting, but just not sure where to begin? This workshop is for you! From bins, to location, organic waste and maintaining the compost pile, we will cover all the basics of composting. The benefits of backyard composting are wide spread – it helps our gardens grow and most importantly it reduces our impact on the environment!
Workshop Schedule
Date Topic Time Thursday, May 21, 2020 (Sold Out) Composting Made Easy 6-7 p.m. Monday, May 25, 2020 (Sold Out) Composting Made Easy 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2020 Composting Made Easy 6:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, May 29, 2020 (Sold Out) Composting Made Easy 1-2 p.m. Monday, June 1, 2020 Composting Made Easy 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2020 (Sold Out) Composting Made Easy 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2020 (Sold Out) Composting Made Easy 10-11 a.m. Monday, June 15, 2020 Composting Made Easy 3-4 p.m.
Schedule a workshop or webinar!
We offer both in-person presentations, when possible, and webinars to community groups and organizations.
Email inquiries@mmsb.nl.ca or call toll free 1-800-901-6672 to arrange a workshop or webinar for your group.
See school outreach or business outreach for more presentation offerings.
BACKYARD COMPOSTING
Time: 30-45 minutes
Our Learn to Compost workshop helps teach Newfoundlanders and Labradorians how to start backyard composting and maintain a healthy compost bin!
VERMICOMPOSTING
Time: 30-45 minutes
Learn about the world of vermicomposting. Through hands-on demonstrations, learn how decomposer organisms recycle organic waste into nutrient-rich compost, both in nature and in the vermicompost bin.
