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The NYC Compost Project, funded by the NYC Department of Sanitation, offers a variety of workshops on indoor and outdoor composting and also participates in various environmental events throughout the five boroughs of New York City. Check the links below for more information.
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Bronx Compost Project
The New York Botanical Garden
Bronx River Parkway at Fordham Rd.
Bronx, NY 10458-5126
compost helpline: (718) 817-8543
web: www.nybg.org/compost
directions to the garden: www.nybg.org/visit_the_garden/directions.php
email: bronxgreenup@nybg.org
home gardening center compost demonstration • Visit The New York Botanical Garden’s Compost Demonstration in the newly opened Home Gardening Center. Learn how to compost in a 3-part compost bin that was constructed by the Bronx Green-Up staff and Master Composters. You will also see examples of other composting bins suitable for backyards, as well as community gardens and school gardens. A Master Composter usually visits weekly and may be available to answer your questions. Please consult www.nybg.org for a schedule of Home Gardening demonstrations.
compost bins • The Bronx Compost Project does not stock compost bins for sale. See compost bins at reduced prices for NYC residents to find out where to purchase outdoor compost bins and worm bins.
compost workshops • If you belong to a community or school garden that is registered with Bronx Green-Up and would like to host a class at your site, please call Bronx Green-Up at (718) 817-8543, or email bronxgreenup@nybg.org.
For a complete schedule of events and activities at The New York Botanical Garden, please visit www.nybg.org. Grounds admission is free to everyone all day on Wednesdays and from 10 am to noon on Saturdays.
Thursday, February 11, 6:30 to 8:30 pm
the real dirt on community composting
New York Botanical Garden, Watson Building, Room 315
Come share your stories and be inspired by others as we discuss the triumphs, tragedies, and troubles of composting at community gardens, schools, and apartment buildings. Pre-registration recommended. Please call (718) 817-8543 or email bronxgreenup@nybg.org. Note: Registered GreenThumb community gardens will be able to request compost, soil, or cleanfill for early Spring delivery.
Application due February 20, 2010
master composter certificate course
at The New York Botanical Garden
If you're interested in spreading compost know-how and enthusiasm with people in the Bronx, consider the Master Composter Certificate Course. This train-the-trainer course is designed to promote the practice of home composting and the reduction of our city's solid waste. The course consists of 25 hours of classroom training (including two field trips) and 30 hours of volunteer outreach service in compost education and promotion. Course material fee $40; limited scholarships are available. For more information and the online application, see Master Composter Certification Course.
application deadline: February 20, 2010
class dates and time: 6 Tuesdays, 6 to 9 pm, April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11
field trips: 2 Saturdays in April 2010, details TBA
Brooklyn Compost Project
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
1000 Washington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225
compost helpline: (718) 623-7290
workshop registration: (718) 623-7220
website & directions to the Garden: www.bbg.org
email: compost@bbg.org
compost workshops in brooklyn neighborhoods • The Brooklyn Compost Project will come to your Brooklyn community to present compost classes. Please contact us if you would like us to offer a workshop for your community garden, neighborhood association, or civic group in Brooklyn.
compost bins • The Brooklyn Compost Project offers compost bins at reduced prices to NYC residents. "Wormshop" participants receive a coupon to purchase a worm bin, including 1 lb of worms, at cost for $44 from the Manhattan Compost Project.
teacher workshop: worm composting in the classroom • Looking for a way to introduce your class to ecology and recycling? Try composting with worms! Kids love it. This class may be held at any Brooklyn school for a group of ten or more NYC teachers. Call us for more information.
home composting exhibit • Come see how to compost at BBG's home composting exhibit near the Cranford Rose Garden. The display includes a variety of compost bins, different stages of decomposition, and new signs in both English and Spanish to explain the process.
Thursday, January 28, 6 to 9 pm
teacher workshop: worm composting in the classroom
Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 1000 Washington Avenue
Working with worms in the classroom is a great hands-on way to teach ecology, recycling, and gardening. Learn how to set up a worm bin, feed worms with food scraps, and maintain the system. We will discuss ways to incorporate worm composting into science, math, and language arts for grades K-12. Participants will receive a wormbin discount voucher, which entitles them to purchase one worm bin including 1 lb of worms for only $44. $5 materials fee; registration required. This class may also be held at your Brooklyn school for a group of ten or more teachers for a fee of $25. For more information or to register for the class, send an e-mail to compost@bbg.org, or call (718) 623-7290.
Thursday, February 11, 6 to 8 pm
composting with lovely redworms
Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 1000 Washington Avenue
Did you know that red worms have five pairs of hearts? Come to this workshop and find out more about this unique species. Learn all about vermicomposting, including how to make and maintain a home for red worms. Participants will receive a wormbin discount voucher, which entitles them to purchase one worm bin including 1 lb of worms for only $44. $5 materials fee; registration required. To register, send an e-mail to compost@bbg.org, or call (718) 623-7290.
Thursday, February 25, 6 to 8 pm
composting in the city
Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 1000 Washington Avenue
Join the NYC Compost Project in Brooklyn to learn how leaves, kitchen scraps, garden trimmings, and weeds can all become garden gold through composting. Making dark, rich, crumbly compost doesn’t take much time, work, or space. This class covers the essentials: the composting process, how to compost even in small city yards, using finished compost, avoiding and solving problems, and helpful equipment and tools. $5 materials fee; registration required. To register, send an e-mail to compost@bbg.org, or call (718) 623-7290.
Application due Friday, February 19, 2010
master composter certificate course
at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 1000 Washington Avenue
If you're interested in spreading compost know-how and enthusiasm with people in Brooklyn, consider the Master Composter Certificate Course. This train-the-trainer course is designed to promote the practice of home composting and the reduction of our city's solid waste. The course consists of 2 sessions of classroom training, two field trips, and 30 hours of volunteer outreach service in compost education and promotion. Course material fee $40; limited scholarships are available. For more information and the online application, see Master Composter Certification Course.
application deadline: Friday, February 19, 2010
class dates and time: 8 Thursdays, 6 to 9 pm, March 11, 18, 25, April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13
field trips: 2 weekend days in May 2010, details TBA
Manhattan Compost Project
Lower East Side Ecology Center
P.O. Box 20488
New York, NY 10009
compost helpline: (212) 477-3155
web: www.lesecologycenter.org
email: info@lesecologycenter.org
ongoing • Working with residents, schools, community gardens and civic organizations, the Manhattan Compost Project offers workshops on vermicomposting (indoor composting with worms) and rat-proof, Manhattan-style backyard composting. Please see below for a schedule of workshops, or contact us if you want to arrange for a workshop for your school or organization.
compost bins • The Manhattan Compost Project offers worm bins, worms, and outdoor compost bins at reduced prices for NYC residents.
worm corps • Worm Corps is a group of compost experts who volunteer to go two by two out into the world to bring Wormshops (worm workshops) to students at schools all over Manhattan. All workshops are free of charge. Interested? Contact Carey through the compost helpline at (212) 477-3155 or carey@lesecologycenter.org
Sunday, January 24, 11 am to 1 pm
worm composting workshop
Central Park, North Meadow Recreation Center, mid-park at 97th Street
Red wiggler worms rapidly eat kitchen scraps, transforming all of this "waste" into a useful fertilizer (aka "NYC Black Gold") that can be fed to hungry plants and trees! Learn how to set up and maintain a worm bin in your apartment. Participants will be able to purchase a "worm-condo" for the discounted price of $44. Registration is required. Workshop fee $5 per person, cash only.
Tuesday, January 26, 3:30 to 4:30 pm
worm composting workshop for kids
Whole Foods Market Tribeca, 270 Greenwich Street between Warren and Murray, upstairs cafe area
Taking waste reduction to the next generation! By using red wiggler worms, you can compost indoors and help nature to recycle its nutrients, while reducing the amount of waste that you produce. Workshop will cover the process of decomposition, as well as how the worms help the process along. Each participant will have the chance to make and bring home their own mini worm-bin. For ages 5 and over. Registration is required. Workshop fee $5 per person, cash only.
Friday, February 5, 6 to 8 pm
lovely vermicomposting workshop
The New School, 66 West 12th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues, Room 510
Join the NYC Compost Project in Manhattan for this pre-Valentine's Day wormshop to learn how red wiggler worms can turn garbage into a special fertilizer for plants, trees, and roses! Worm bin set-up, maintenance, and troubleshooting will be covered, as well as demonstrations of romantic gifts that can be made from your compost. "Worm condo" and worms can be purchased for the discounted price of $44. Registration is required. Workshop fee $5 per person, cash only.
Sunday, March 28, noon to 2 pm
welcome the spring backyard composting workshop
East 103rd Street Community Garden, East 103rd Street between Park and Lexington Avenues
The spring backyard composting workshop will help you put all those dead plant scraps from last year to good use. Workshop will cover the science behind composting and how to set up and maintain a compost bin in your backyard or community garden. Different bin setup options will be illustrated including a two bin system, compost tumbler, and metal can bin. Discounted backyard compost bins will be available for purchase. Registration is required. Workshop fee $5 per person, cash only.
Saturday, April 10, workshop 10 to 11 am & bin build 11 am to 4 pm
setting up a community compost system
La Plaza Cultural Community Garden, southwest corner of East 9th Street and Avenue C
Does your community garden want to expand its composting program to handle more material? Are you looking to involve more community members in your garden, but not sure how? This workshop will offer practical ideas and tips for setting up community scale composting in your garden. We will also examine the community composting methods used at La Plaza Cultural Community Garden, including their 3-bin system, metal can composters, and 3 compost tumblers. After the 10 am workshop, from 11 am to 4 pm workshop participants are invited to help the garden members construct another 3-bin system to expand the current composting program. Experience with tools is not necessary. Registration is required. Workshop fee $5 per person, cash only.
Registration opens May 2010; Application due August 2010
master
composter certificate course
Location TBD
If you're interested in spreading compost know-how and enthusiasm with people in Manhattan, consider the Master Composter Certificate Course. This course is designed to promote the practice of home composting and the reduction of our city's solid waste. The program consists of 20 hours of classroom training (including two field trips) and 30 hours of volunteer outreach service in compost education and promotion. Course material fee $40; limited scholarships are available. For more information and the online application, see Master Composter Certification Course.
application period: opens May 2010
application due: August 2010, date TBA
class dates and time: 5-6 weekday evenings, details TBA
field trips: 2 weekend days in November 2010, details TBA
Queens Compost Project
Queens Botanical Garden
43-50 Main Street
Flushing, NY 11355
compost helpline: (718) 539-5296
website & directions to the Garden: www.queensbotanical.org
email: compost@queensbotanical.org
compost workshops in Queens communities • If you belong to a community garden, neighborhood association, or civic group, or if you are group of ten or more (the more the better), why not invite the Compost Project to come to your Queens neighborhood to present compost classes? Please contact us at (718) 539-5296 to schedule a workshop and we can come out and offer you not only composting tips, but tips on gardening and lawn care.
teacher workshop: worm composting in the classroom • Want to have animals in the classroom? Or looking for a way to introduce your class to ecology and recycling? Try composting with worms! Kids love it. This class may be held at any Queens school for a group of five or more NYC teachers. Teachers receive texts and will also receive a wormbin discount voucher, which entitles them to purchase one worm bin including 1 lb of worms for only $44. Call us for more information.
compost bins • The Queens Compost Project offers compost bins at reduced prices to NYC residents. "Wormshop" participants will also receive a wormbin discount voucher, which entitles participants to purchase one worm bin including 1 lb of worms for only $44.
Wednesday, February 10, 6 to 8 pm
i ♥ worms: heart-shaped compost cookies
Queens Botanical Garden
Valentine's Day is the time for love and heart-shaped everything: chocolate, stuffed toys, and…compost cookies! This unique introduction to composting will provide participants with heart-shaped compost cookies to use for your plants, and step-by-step instructions on how to start and maintain an outdoor compost bin and indoor worm compost bin. Be prepared to get your hands dirty. Workshop fee $5 per person, cash only (children under 16 are free). Registration is encouraged.
Tuesday, February 16, 2 to 3:30 pm
i ♥ worms for kids!
Queens Botanical Garden
Did you know that worms have five hearts? This unique introduction to composting for kids will introduce participants to the life of compost worms. The program features a hands-on activity making heart-shaped compost cookies to use for your plants. Be prepared to get your hands dirty! For kids five years old and up; all children must be accompanied by an adult. Workshop fee $5 per person, cash only (children under 16 are free). Registration is encouraged.
Sunday, March 28, 1 to 3 pm
spring lawn care
Queens Botanical Garden
Spring is here! Spring is a critical time for lawns. Join QBG's Patty Kleinberg, lawn care expert extraordinaire, for an important introduction to natural lawn care. Learn how to start the season right with important lessons and tips for maintaining a healthy lawn without the use of artificial fertilizers and pesticides. Registration is encouraged.
Application due Monday, February 1, 2010
master composter certificate program
at Queens Botanical Garden
If you're interested in spreading compost know-how and enthusiasm with people in Queens, consider the Master Composter Certificate Program. This program is designed to promote the practice of home composting and the reduction of our city's solid waste. The program consists of 23 hours of classroom training (including two field trips) and 30 hours of volunteer outreach service in compost education and promotion. Course material fee $40; limited scholarships are available. For more information and the online application, see Master Composter Certification Course.
application due: Monday, February 1
class dates and time: 8 Tuesdays, 6 to 9 pm; March 2, 9, 16, 23, April 6, 13, 20, 27
field trips: 2 weekend days in Spring 2010, details TBA
Staten Island Compost Project
Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden
1000 Richmond Terrace
Staten Island, NY 10301
compost helpline: (718) 425-3558
workshop registration: (718) 425-3557
email: compost@snug-harbor.org
web: www.snug-harbor.org
compost bins • The Staten Island Compost Project offers compost bins at reduced prices to NYC residents. "Wormshop" participants will also receive a wormbin discount voucher, which entitles participants to purchase one worm bin including 1 lb of worms for only $44.
composting 101 in the classroom • The Staten Island Compost Project offers a one-hour, hands-on class for grades 1-8 on the importance of recycling and composting. There is a $25 materials fee which covers texts, interactive projects, and a LIVE worm bin to show students the science of composting in action. Call (718) 425-3557 for more information or to arrange a workshop for your classroom.
teacher workshop: worm composting in the classroom • Looking for a new way to introduce your class to ecology, environmental science, and recycling? Try composting with worms! Learn how to set up a worm bin, maintain the system effectively, and discover creative ways to incorporate composting into your science, math, and language arts curriculum. This class may be held at any Staten Island school for a group of five or more teachers. Teachers receive texts and will also receive a wormbin discount voucher, which entitles teachers to purchase one worm bin including 1 lb of worms for only $44. Call (718) 425-3557 for more information or to arrange a workshop for your classroom.
compost workshops for staten island community groups • Do you belong to a Staten Island based community garden, neighborhood association, or civic group that is interested in composting? The Staten Island Compost Project will come to your community (groups of 10 or more) to present a hands-on workshop on a variety of composting topics. Call (718) 425-3557 for more information or to schedule a workshop.
Saturday January 30, noon to 2 pm
indoor composting with worms
Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden, Winter Garden, Building P
Discover the fun and ease of composting indoors with the help of red wriggler worms. Get first hand experience constructing an indoor compost bin, learn the science behind the process, the basics of maintaining a healthy bin, and how to harvest and use the finished compost. Each participant will be able to take home their own mini-compost bin and receive supplemental texts. Workshop fee $5 per person (cash only). Registration required, send an e-mail to compost@snug-harbor.org, or call (718) 425-3557.
Saturday February 13, noon to 2 pm
indoor herb gardening
Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden, Winter Garden, Building P
All you need is a sunny window and you can grow kitchen and medicinal herbs indoors. This class will focus on the 2010 Herb of the Year, Dill, and its umbelliferous (aromatic) cousins: parsley, anise, caraway, and fennel. Learn helpful tips on the proper soil, sun, and watering conditions, and discover the benefits that finished compost can provide to your herbs. You will have the opportunity to plant Dill seeds in compost to begin your own herb garden at home. Supplemental texts will be provided. Workshop fee $5 per person (cash only). Registration required, send an e-mail to compost@snug-harbor.org, or call (718) 425-3557.
Tuesday, February 23, 6 to 8 pm
trash to treasure
Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden, The Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art
Freshkills Park staff will present their plans for transforming what was formerly the world’s largest landfill into a productive and scenic expression of our capacity to restore balance to compromised landscapes. Compost Project staff will outline the simple steps involved in composting at home, a rewarding process that converts household food and yard waste into a rich soil amendment. Supplemental texts will be provided. Registration required, send an email to compost@snug-harbor.org, or call (718) 425-3557.
Application due Friday, February 26, 2010
master composter certificate course
Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden
If you’re interested in spreading compost know-how and enthusiasm with people in Staten Island consider the Master Composter Certificate Course. This train-the-trainer course is designed to promote the practice of home composting and the reduction of our city’s solid waste. This course consists of 25 hours of classroom training (including two field trips), and 30 hours of volunteer outreach service in compost education and promotion. Course material fee $40; limited scholarships are available. For more information and the online application, see the Master Composter Certificate Course.
staten island master composter certificate course,
Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden (Building P)
application deadline: Friday, February 26, 2010
class dates and time: 7 Tuesdays, 6 to 9 pm, March 16, 23, April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4
field trips: 2 weekend days in Spring 2010, details TBA
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