Clark County’s Master Composter Recycler program is offering a series of free composting and green cleaning workshops this fall.
Three composting workshops will teach people how to set up successful composting operations at home and highlight different composting methods.
A green cleaning workshop will teach participants how to make environmentally friendly alternatives to cleaning solvents that contain hazardous chemicals.
Registration is required for all workshops, and space is limited. To register for workshops, visit the Master Composter Recycler webpage. Participants will receive a confirmation email after successful registration.
Here are the upcoming workshops:
• Backyard Composting: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St. Construct a compost pile with experts and view demonstration compost bins in action.
• Red Worm Composting: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 23 at the 78th Street Heritage Farm. Construct a worm bin and learn how to turn kitchen trimmings into garden gold. Class size limited. Call 564-397-7333 or email mcr@clark.wa.gov for more information.
• Lasagna Garden Composting: 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 16 at Center for Agriculture, Science, and Environmental Education, 11104 N.E. 149th St., Brush Prairie. Build and plant a raised-bed garden. No tilling or turning required.
• Green Cleaning: 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 20 at 78th Street Heritage Farm. Make three versatile household green cleaners. Kit and ingredients provided.
The Master Composter Recycler program educates the community about easy ways to reduce waste, increase recycling and rethink our impact on natural resources.
For more information, visit the program’s webpage, call 564-397-7333 or email mcr@clark.wa.gov.
