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Composting & Soil

Composting 101

Saturday, October 1, 2022 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands
5513 S Cloverdale St
Seattle, WA 98118 United States Directions
Single Session
Saturday, October 1, 2022
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location
Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands
5513 S Cloverdale St
Seattle, WA 98118 United States Directions

Description

Learn how to create rich compost using food scraps and yard waste during this in-person class. Compost is fundamental to organic vegetable gardening and will improve and enliven any type of garden soil. Making compost at home can also save you money and reduce the carbon footprint of your garden.

In this workshop you will:

  • Learn fundamentals about what compost is and how to use in new and existing gardens
  • Take a tour of various compost systems available so you can discover which are right for you
  • Discuss yard waste compost versus food waste compost
  • Look inside a worm bin and explore how to build a hot compost pile

This in-person session will take place outdoors and will include lecture, discussion, and a compost system tour. Class size is limited to 15 people, and we will be following current public health recommendations. Please plan to bring a mask and dress for the weather.

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About the Instructor

Chris Hoffer
Chris Hoffer
Chris Hoffer has worked at Tilth Alliance for over 8 years, supporting projects related to gardening, environmental stewardship, nutrition and cooking. He is based at the Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands and loves all types of learning experiences, with a particular passion for composting, drip irrigation, edible landscapes and native plants.

Additional Information

Accessibility & Equity

Tilth Alliance strives to provide educational experiences that honor our values of accessibility and equity. Currently, we offer:

  • A sliding scale pricing structure to make our classes accessible for everyone, regardless of financial means. Please select the ticket type that works for you.
  • In solidarity with food justice and food sovereignty for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), we reserve spaces in each class for BIPOC community members free of charge. If you identify as BIPOC, and would benefit from a free option, please select BIPOC Solidarity ticket.

Cancellation Policy

Please review our cancellation policy.

Member Benefits

Tilth Alliance members receive a discount on most classes— join as a member today! For current members, please enter your discount code at checkout.

Health & Safety

We offer a mix of online, in-person and hybrid online/in-person classes. During our in-person sessions, we follow current COVID-19 safety protocols. Please review our COVID-19 policies before registering.

Questions?

Please reach out to Marni Sorin if you have any questions.