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KTMB Sustainability Series- Home Composting 101

  • Bartley Ranch Park- Western Heritage Interpretive Center 6000 Bartley Ranch Road Reno, NV, 89511 United States (map)
 

To kick off our Sustainability Series, KTMB is teaming up with local composting experts Ryan Sharrer, Horticulturist at the City of Reno, and Oz, Lead Rot Rider at Down To Earth Composting!

Discover how to transform kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich compost in this engaging and hands-on Home Composting 101 workshop! Perfect for beginners and aspiring eco-warriors, this session will teach you the basics of composting at home at whatever scale works for you, helping you reduce waste while creating a natural fertilizer for your green spaces.

What You’ll Learn:

● Practical ways to cut back on wasted food.

● What can and cannot go in your compost pile.

● Troubleshooting common composting issues (e.g., odors, pests, slow decomposition).

● Different composting methods including backyard composting and indoor

vermicomposting.

This workshop is ideal for:

● Homeowners, renters, and apartment dwellers interested in reducing food waste.

● Gardening enthusiasts looking to enhance soil health naturally.

● Anyone eager to adopt eco-friendly practices and live sustainably.

Sign up at https://ktmb.as.me/homecomposting101

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