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Compost Gardening

Composting with Worms

Saturday, April 8, 2023 @ 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, April 8, 2023
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location
Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands
5513 S Cloverdale St
Seattle, WA 98118 United States Directions
Close-up on a gloved hand holding compost with a compost bin in the background

Description

Making your own compost using a worm bin is fun and easy to do! This in-depth exploration of composting with worms covers everything you need to know to get started right away, including hands-on practice and plenty of time for questions and answers. This class is suitable for people who are new to composting with worms as well as those looking to gain additional confidence.

In this in-person class we will:

  • Learn the in’s and out’s of composting with worms bins
  • Explore multiple types of worm bins and other choices for composting food scraps
  • Demonstrate how to build an indoor and an outdoor worm bin, using free plans available on our website
  • Practice bedding a worm bin, adding food scraps and maintaining an existing bin, harvesting finished compost and adding compost to the garden

This in-person class will be outdoors (under a covered area) with hands-on activities. Class size is limited to 18 people, and we will be following current public health recommendations. Please plan to 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.