This course is has 10 sessions, each of them three hours in length.It is taught by multiple local urban composting experts, focused on training future compost leaders in DC in a variety of composting methods appropriate for urban environments.
This short course will focus on multiple urban composting systems that are critter proof, sustainable, odor-free and functioning right now in DC. Learn the best practices and knowledge to set up each of these systems in any DC environment from the people who are leading DC’s composting movement.
Typical Schedule (May change year to year):
- Community Composting Models and Intro to Science of Composting
- Soil Microbiology
- Building Piles with Active Aeration and Bio-Filters
- Urban Composting Best Practices
- 3-Bin Compost Cooperatives
- Bokashi Composting
- Vermicompost
- Testing and Applying Compost
- Improving Soil with Biosolids
- Compost Carpentry and Tools
Registratrion
Visit our Registration Portal to sign up for DPR programs
Questions
To learn more please reach out DPR's Community Garden Specialists:
[email protected] - (202) 262-2138
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