Intro to Composting as a Natural Phenomena and nutrient recycling system!

  • Sun, Mar 20, 2022 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

  • Sonoma Garden Park

    19996 7th Street East
    Sonoma, California 95476
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Description

What:  Compost Workshop followed by a Compost Give Away

When: Sunday, March 20th, 2022 from 9:30-11:30, Compost Pick Up from Noon- 3 pm.

Where: 19996 7th street east, Sonoma Garden Park, Sonoma CA

Come out to the Sonoma Garden Park on Sunday, March 20th, 2022, to get down and dirty about Compost.  We will discuss the primary elements to make compost and the different ways of accomplishing this goal without the disgusting smells associated with doing it “wrong.”  We will make compost piles, distribute compost to the garden and explore the creatures that we find with boxes that contain magnifiers. Learn about different techniques and additives to natural composting including Bokashi & Bio-Char made on site! Make piles, move compost out to the garden, explore compost critters with bug boxes, and much more!

Bring water, work clothes, a bucket to take compost home, and an inquisitive attitude about the amazing gift that is soil.

After the workshop, you'll have an opportunity to load up on some finished compost to get started on your home garden, courtesy of Zero Waste Sonoma!

Sonoma Garden Park was protected by Ag + Open Space in November of 2011 for recreation and preservation of its natural resources, and learning classroom environment for agriculture field trips for nearby elementary schools through Sonoma Ecology Center’s “Growing Discovery” program. The 6-acre property, hidden in eastern Sonoma, is an incredible public park and working garden site in Sonoma Valley, containing a wide array of habitats alongside sustainably designed systems for both agriculture use and landscaping purposes.

There is no charge for this outing, which is made possible by the voters of Sonoma County who fund the work of  Ag + Open Space with a quarter-cent sales tax.

Date & Time

Sun, Mar 20, 2022 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Venue Details

Sonoma Garden Park

19996 7th Street East
Sonoma, California 95476 Sonoma Garden Park
Events Sonoma Ecology Center

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Sonoma Ecology Center works to address challenges related to water supply and quality, open space, rural character, biodiversity, energy, climate change, and a better quality of life for all residents.

Since 1990, we’ve worked to increase appreciation and stewardship of Sonoma Valley’s natural heritage and create measurable benefits in areas of land, water, climate change, and biodiversity.

Vision

We envision a future where people, land, water, and wildlife thrive.

Mission

Our mission is to work with our community to identify and lead actions that achieve and sustain ecological health in Sonoma Valley.


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