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Scraps to Soil: A Composting Workshop

  • Saturday, October 18, 2025, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Wondering how to turn your kitchen scraps and yard waste into something truly valuable for your garden? Composting is one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to recycle organic materials, improve your soil, and reduce waste, all while helping the environment!

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn:

  • How to start and manage their own compost pile or bin
  • The different types of composting (backyard, vermicomposting, and more)
  • Types of composters
  • Maintenance tips to keep your compost healthy and productive
  • How to troubleshoot common composting issues
  • Tips and tricks to have success with your composting projects

Join this workshop and take home a starter composting kit to begin your own composting journey!

Presented by Master Gardener Steve Jakobi and Ag. Educator Cristian Acosta. 

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Place: CCE Belmont Office, 5435A County Road 48, Belmont, NY 14813
Fee: $15 (includes materials that you can take home)
Registration: Download your registration form HERE

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how simple and satisfying composting can be for you, your garden, and the planet. Let’s turn waste into life together!

Fee

$15 (includes materials)

Contact

Cristian Acosta
Agriculture Educator - Master Gardener Volunteer Coordinator
cfa34@cornell.edu
585-268-7644 ext 14

Location

5435A County Road 48
Belmont, NY 14813

Last updated October 6, 2025