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Free Composting Workshop in Encinitas

Want to learn how you can improve the quality of your soil, reduce waste and air pollution, while saving energy, money, and water? Compost!

Date:

May 14th, 2016

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Location:

Barrels and Branches
1452 Santa Fe Dr.
Encinitas, CA 92024

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Join Solana Center for this free 2-hour presentation where you will learn the basics of backyard composting and vermicomposting (composting with worms). Using trial-tested advice and interactive demonstrations, our expert educators will teach you all you need to know to get started with a bin that fits your needs and lifestyle.

Registration required. Register at www.solanacenter.org/free-compost-workshops

We will cover the following topics:

· What is composting and why it is so important

· What tools and materials you'll need

· Which items are compostable and which are not

· Harvesting and using your compost

This workshop is funded by the City of Encinitas.

For questions, please email compost@solanacenter.org

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