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Composting 101: Trash into Treasure

  • Elmwood Farm 1014 Nolte Drive Dallas, TX, 75208 United States (map)

Get your hands dirty and learn how to turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into rich, soil-building compost. This beginner-friendly workshop will walk you through the basics of composting—from the science of decomposition to the practical steps of building and maintaining your own pile at home.

Participants will:

  • Explore what makes a balanced compost pile using “greens” and “browns”

  • Learn about different composting methods like thermophilic, lasagna layering, bokashi, and worm bins

  • Understand the vital role of microbes, bugs, and oxygen in healthy decomposition

  • Discover how composting reduces landfill waste and restores soil health

  • Tour the farm’s compost systems and see examples in action

Whether you're compost-curious or ready to take your soil game to the next level, this class will equip you with the knowledge and inspiration to start recycling waste into useful fertilizer.

FREE

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