About the Workshops
Backyard composting is an effective way to reduce household carbon footprints and provide quality compost for use in gardens. Come learn how to start and maintain a highly efficient backyard compost system by learning what to feed your compost pile, appropriate bins and methods for our geographic region, tips and troubleshooting, and much more. The workshop will cover each of the following topics:
- Essential habits of a successful backyard compost bin
- Browns vs. Greens
- Suggestions on compost bins and tools to buy
- How to set up your bin
- How to use compost
- Troubleshooting your pile
These workshops are taught by Master Composter, Melanie Nehls Burow. Workshops are sponsored and hosted by the Boulder County Resource Conservation Division.
Soil saver compost bins are available for purchase at cost ($65); arrangements can be made with Chandra Valenza, cvalenza@bouldercounty.org
Spring Compost Workshop Packet
Fall Garden Cleanup and Backyard Compost Workshop Packet
2023 Compost Workshops!
Monday, April 10 from 6-8 p.m. Register Here
Virtual workshop
Saturday, April 29 from 2-4 p.m. Register Here
In-person workshop at the Louisville Public Library
Tuesday, May 2 from 6-8 p.m. Register Here
In-person workshop at the Parks and Open Space building in Longmont
If you have any questions or trouble registering, reach out to Chandra Valenza, cvalenza@bouldercounty.org