Composting Workshop with Thorncliffe Park Urban Farmers

Curious about composting? Join our free community workshop to learn how to reduce waste and create nutrient-rich compost for your garden!
About this Event

Event Overview

Join us for a fun and interactive community workshop where you'll learn the basics of turning everyday food scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich compost.

This beginner-friendly session will introduce the benefits of composting, what materials can and cannot be composted, and how to build and maintain a healthy compost system at home or in a community garden. Participants will also have the opportunity to see composting in action and ask questions throughout the workshop.

Whether you're a gardener, local apartment resident, or simply interested in reducing waste, this workshop offers practical tips that anyone can use.

We'll cover:

• The benefits of composting for gardens and the environment
• What can and cannot go into your compost
• How to build and maintain a healthy compost pile or bin
• Tips for preventing odors and common composting problems
• Questions, discussion, and hands-on learning

Cost: Free

Registration: Registration not required.

Finding the Garden

Walk toward the parking lot and continue past the entrance to the parking garage. Continue toward the fenced garden. The entrance gate is located in the centre of the fence.

We encourage visitors to use public transit whenever possible. Paid visitor parking is available at 53 Thorncliffe Park Drive, though spaces are limited. If the parking lots are full, additional free parking is available at the nearby library or shopping mall.

Please reference our interactive map:

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1_gKmzFu9I9XPC9Qb0LQ4WWyNDsJyDyg&hl=en&ll=43.70435388125019%2C-79.34197655&z=17

Washrooms & Water

Washrooms and a water fountain are available inside the nearby library/community centre, approximately a 3-minute walk from the garden.

What to Bring

Please come prepared with:

• A reusable water bottle
• Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, etc.)
• Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes suitable for being outdoors

Stay Connected & Learn More

Website: https://thorncliffeparkurbanfarmers.ca/

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