Boulder County, Colo. - Boulder County Public Works’ Resource Conservation Division is once again offering FREE compost workshops to residents that are hosted by a master composter. The sessions are designed to help both those who want to start composting in their backyards and those who already have a home system but are looking for tips on improving their final product.

Upcoming Workshops

• Tuesday, April 30 from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. at the Longmont Library

• • 409 4th Ave. In Longmont
  • Register by using this link

• Monday, May 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Boulder County Recycling Center

• • 1901 63rd St. In Boulder
  • Register by using this link

• Saturday, May 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Louisville Library

• • 951 Spruce St. In Louisville
  • Register by using this link

Classes are FREE but registration is required because space is limited. Workshops cover:

• Essential habits of a successful backyard compost bin
• Browns vs. Greens
• Compost bin and tool suggestions
• How to establish your bin
• How to use compost
• Troubleshooting your pile

Learn more by visiting www.boco.org/compostworkshops. Questions can be directed to Chandra Valenza, Resource Conservation Division Community Outreach Manager, at cvalenza@bouldercounty.gov.