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Friday, May 3, 2024

CCE - Simple composting: turning waste into wealth Workshop

BELMONT, NEW YORK (May 3, 2024) -- Cornell Cooperative Extension is excited to announce: 

Simple composting: turning waste into wealth Workshop

Join Our Composting Workshop with Master Gardeners from Cornell Cooperative Extension!

Ready to turn your kitchen scraps into garden gold? We've got just the event for you! Join us for a hands-on composting workshop where our master gardeners will teach you everything you need to know about creating rich, nutrient-filled compost for your garden.

In this workshop, you'll learn:

  • How to start composting from scratch, whether you have a large backyard or a small indoor space.
  • The best composting techniques for both indoor and outdoor environments.
  • Tips for maintaining your compost pile and ensuring it stays healthy and balanced.
  • Recommendations for tools and materials to help you compost efficiently.
  • Answers to all your composting questions, straight from our experienced master gardeners.

 

Presented by: Steven Jakobi and Mary Lu Wells, Master Gardener Volunteers Cornell Cooperative Extension Allegany County.

Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024.

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: CCE Belmont - 5435 County Road 48, Belmont, NY 14813

Whether you're interested in composting to reduce waste, create organic fertilizer, or simply learn a new skill, this workshop is the perfect place to start.

 

How to join: 

Participating in this online class is easy! Simply visit https://allegany.cce.cornell.edu/events, look for this event and register to secure your spot. For any questions, please contact Cristian Acosta at cfa34@cornell.edu or calling 585-268-7644 ext 14.

“Renovate your perennials in the garden workshop”  is one of many programs offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension Allegany County. The association is part of the national cooperative extension system, an educational partnership between County, State, and Federal governments. As New York’s land grant university Cornell administers the system in this state. For more information, call 585-268-7644 or visit our website at www.cce.cornell.edu/allegany. Cornell Cooperative Extension provides equal program and employment opportunities.