San Benito County to Host FREE Composting Workshop on May 24th – Reserve Your Spot Today!
Master Composters and Worm Whisperers unite to Teach Composting Workshop in San Benito County:
Compost Workshop, Wednesday, 5/24/2023 at 6 PM Dunne Park: 600 West Street, Hollister, CA (Corner of 6th Street and West Street)
San Benito County, CA, May 10 — Have you ever thought about how you could recycle your spoiled food, food scraps, and yard waste at home? Do you want to save money and learn how to turn that material into rich organic compost for your garden? Look no further than our upcoming Composting Workshop! Get ready to get your hands dirty and learn about the benefits and science of composting at home. On Wednesday May 24th, join San Benito County Integrated Waste Management (SBCIWM), Recology, Water Resources Association of San Benito County, and the Master Composter program for a fun-filled evening of composting education with some of the best Master Composters in the area. Master Composters and worm whisperers, Julie Lorenzen and Bridget Matz, will be teaching this workshop to share their expertise and teach you everything you need to know about turning your organic waste into nutrient rich soil right in your backyard.
Attendees who complete the workshop will receive a free compost bin, courtesy of Recology San Benito County. Shawn Novack, Water Conservation Manager with Water Resources Association of San Benito County, will provide a tour of Dunne Park’s water wise garden. “Using compost improves the water dynamics of soil, including water infiltration, percolation, and water-holding capacity. This is very helpful locally since our soils have a lot of clay and this makes it hard for water to percolate to the roots. Adding compost can help break up the clay soil.”, Novack shares.
“Composting is a simple and effective way to make a positive environmental impact in our community by reducing organic waste sent to our landfill and simultaneously improving soil health” states Integrated Waste Manager, Celina Stotler. Stotler adds, “this workshop is perfect for anyone who wants to reduce their waste, grow their own food, save money, or just get in touch with nature.”
The Master Composters will be covering everything from the benefits and basics of composting to the finer points of vermicomposting. Attendees will learn how to use and maintain their outdoor compost bin, composting best practices, and will be provided with the opportunity to chat with these composting experts. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from the masters and to become a home-composting pro. Please email to
[email protected] or call (831) 636-4110 to reserve your spot or for general inquires. Space is limited.
About San Benito County Integrated Waste Management
San Benito County Integrated Waste Management (SBCIWM) Regional Agency administers recycling and waste reduction programs to meet CalRecycle waste mandates, protect public health and increase sustainability for its Regional Agency Members that include the Cities of Hollister and San Juan Bautista and County of San Benito. SBCIWM proudly coordinates comprehensive and cost-effective programs for green business, household hazardous waste, small quantity generators of hazardous waste, safe disposal for medication and sharps, motor oil recycling, and more.
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