Free Backyard Composting Workshops
Learn from the experts how to turn your garbage into gold for your garden!
You'll discover the different methods of backyard
composting, how composting conditions the soil for healthy plants,
and how you can save money and water. Reservations are required and can
be made online at the Solana Center
for Environmental Innovation, or by calling 760-436-7986, extension
216.
Schedule
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Date
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Location
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May 17, 2008
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San Diego Zoo
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September 20, 2008
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San Diego Zoo
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November 22, 2008
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San Diego Zoo
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All workshops at the San
Diego Zoo are held on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the
Otto Center (1 block south of the zoo's main entrance), located in Balboa
Park at 2920 Zoo Drive, San Diego, CA 92101.
Master Composter Training Course
Become an expert in composting, meet new people and participate in interesting
events, all while serving your community. The Master Composter course provides
training in the art and science of composting, soil management and how to
teach it to others. Certification depends on class attendance and completion
of 30 hours of community outreach. People of all ages and abilities are
encouraged to apply. A $30 materials fee will be collected at the first
class session. Register for the course online at the Solana
Center for Environmental Innovation, or by calling (760) 436-7986, extension
216.
Schedule
Classes are held in the Auditorium of the Ridgehaven "Green Building"
at 9601 Ridgehaven Ct., San Diego, CA 92123. The course will be taught
on Tuesday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on April 8, 15, 22, 29 and
May 6, 2008.
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