City of Edmonton provides composting, grasscycling workshops

Take a Composting Workshop (source: edmonton.ca)

At the John Janzen Nature Centre Compost Education Centre, people of all ages enjoy learning how to make and use compost.

Yes, you can compost!

Learn the basics of composting and grasscycling at the John Janzen Backyard Compost Education Centre. Two-hour workshops cover the basics of the composting process, what to expect from your ingredients, and tips and tricks to make it work – fast!

Our compost educator will help you choose the method that’s right for you. Workshops are held at the John Janzen Nature Centre. Participants who are residents of Edmonton may purchase an Earth Machine compost bin (pictured above) or compost aerator at a reduced cost.

Backyard composting workshops

What makes it work?  What are “greens and browns”?  What method is right for me?

This fun workshop will get you energized and enthused about turning kitchen scraps and yard waste into rich, dark compost.  The workshop includes a 20-minute outdoor tour of the Compost Education Centre.  For upcoming workshop schedule and to register go to eReg.

Worm composting workshop

Explore the vermicompost environment, build a worm bin, and learn how easy it is to compost indoors.  For upcoming workshop schedule and to register go to eReg.

Corporate Lunch ‘N Learn

Help your business “go green” with the help of our waste reduction specialists.  Call 780-496-5526

Teachers

Invite our educator into the classroom.  Choose a two-hour hands-on presentation to Grade 4, or a one hour introduction to the Carbon Cycle for Grade 5.  Other grade levels may request customised presentations.  Free to Edmonton schools; $5 per child for out-of town.  Call 780-496-5404.

Fundraise

Host a workshop for your garden club or community league. Free to not-for-profit groups within Edmonton; travel charges apply outside city limits ($5 per person, min 20 persons).

Get Help with your Compost Pile

Our staff and volunteers are ready to answer your questions or even visit your yard to help you compost better.

Title The Compost Doctors
Telephone 780-496-5526
Email compost@edmonton.ca
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