Become a Master Composter! The five-week Master Composter course provides training in the art and science of composting. The course includes lectures, guest speakers, demonstrations, and a field trip.

• Minimize your carbon footprint. Keeping food and yard waste out of the landfill reduces harmful methane gas emissions.
• Use this “waste” to create amendments for your garden. Compost use reduces the need for synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. 
• Reduce water use and increase water retention. Compost increases your soil’s water-holding capacity and improves water retention. 

The Master Composter course provides training in the art and science of composting. The course includes lectures, demonstrations, and a field trip. The course covers the following topics:

• Traditional composting
• Compost bin building and troubleshooting (in teams!)
• Vermicomposting
• Bokashi
• Bugs in your compost pile
• Environmental impacts
• Much more!

Master Composter certification requires attendance at all 5 classes, as well as 30 volunteer hours of related community service. Meet new people in this fun, hands-on course and develop your composting knowledge, all while serving your community! Class size is limited.

This class will meet Saturdays from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM:

• Week 1 – May 7
• Week 2 – May 14
• Week 3 – May 21
• [No class on Memorial Day weekend]
• Week 4 – June 4
• Week 5 – June 11

Residents of unincorporated San Diego County will receive preferential registration. All others will be placed on a waitlist and apprised of space available 1-2 weeks before the start of the course.

SPECIAL OFFER! All participants will receive a free kitchen scrap container* after attending the first two classes.

Class graduates will receive their choice of the following*: 1 Soil Saver traditional compost bin, or 1 Wriggly Wranch vermicompost bin. 

Hold your free spot: https://bit.ly/35qdoJo

This course has been made possible through generous funding from the County of San Diego. In partnership with the Spring Valley Branch Library. 

*Limit 1 per household.

Become a Master Composter! The five-week Master Composter course provides training in the art and science of composting. The course includes lectures, guest speakers, demonstrations, and a field trip.

• Minimize your carbon footprint. Keeping food and yard waste out of the landfill reduces harmful methane gas emissions.
• Use this “waste” to create amendments for your garden. Compost use reduces the need for synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. 
• Reduce water use and increase water retention. Compost increases your soil’s water-holding capacity and improves water retention. 

The Master Composter course provides training in the art and science of composting. The course includes lectures, demonstrations, and a field trip. The course covers the following topics:

• Traditional composting
• Compost bin building and troubleshooting (in teams!)
• Vermicomposting
• Bokashi
• Bugs in your compost pile
• Environmental impacts
• Much more!

Master Composter certification requires attendance at all 5 classes, as well as 30 volunteer hours of related community service. Meet new people in this fun, hands-on course and develop your composting knowledge, all while serving your community! Class size is limited.

This class will meet Saturdays from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM:

• Week 1 – May 7
• Week 2 – May 14
• Week 3 – May 21
• [No class on Memorial Day weekend]
• Week 4 – June 4
• Week 5 – June 11

Residents of unincorporated San Diego County will receive preferential registration. All others will be placed on a waitlist and apprised of space available 1-2 weeks before the start of the course.

SPECIAL OFFER! All participants will receive a free kitchen scrap container* after attending the first two classes.

Class graduates will receive their choice of the following*: 1 Soil Saver traditional compost bin, or 1 Wriggly Wranch vermicompost bin. 

Hold your free spot: https://bit.ly/35qdoJo

This course has been made possible through generous funding from the County of San Diego. In partnership with the Spring Valley Branch Library. 

*Limit 1 per household.

California is leading our nation with groundbreaking legislation that addresses climate change by keeping organic materials out of our landfills. As Californians are asked to rethink how they manage their food waste, businesses may be wondering: How can I be in compliance, and how will this affect my bottom line?

The County of San Diego and Solana Center are here to help you understand the new legislation and find opportunities in the coming changes. From saving money, to creating press opportunities, to addressing climate change and regional food insecurity, your business has a lot to gain while staying ahead of state regulations!

In this workshop, we will cover the following topics:

• Organic waste legislation (SB 1383) that impacts your business
• Impacts of wasted food on your business and the environment
• Practical tips and strategies to prevent food waste and save money
• Guidance on food donation, liability protection, and tax incentives

Register: https://bit.ly/3N15vKB

Made possible through generous funding by the County of San Diego

Become a Master Composter! The five-week Master Composter course provides training in the art and science of composting. The course includes lectures, guest speakers, demonstrations, and a field trip.

• Minimize your carbon footprint. Keeping food and yard waste out of the landfill reduces harmful methane gas emissions.
• Use this “waste” to create amendments for your garden. Compost use reduces the need for synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. 
• Reduce water use and increase water retention. Compost increases your soil’s water-holding capacity and improves water retention. 

The Master Composter course provides training in the art and science of composting. The course includes lectures, demonstrations, and a field trip. The course covers the following topics:

• Traditional composting
• Compost bin building and troubleshooting (in teams!)
• Vermicomposting
• Bokashi
• Bugs in your compost pile
• Environmental impacts
• Much more!

Master Composter certification requires attendance at all 5 classes, as well as 30 volunteer hours of related community service. Meet new people in this fun, hands-on course and develop your composting knowledge, all while serving your community! Class size is limited.

This class will meet Saturdays from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM:

• Week 1 – May 7
• Week 2 – May 14
• Week 3 – May 21
• [No class on Memorial Day weekend]
• Week 4 – June 4
• Week 5 – June 11

Residents of unincorporated San Diego County will receive preferential registration. All others will be placed on a waitlist and apprised of space available 1-2 weeks before the start of the course.

SPECIAL OFFER! All participants will receive a free kitchen scrap container* after attending the first two classes.

Class graduates will receive their choice of the following*: 1 Soil Saver traditional compost bin, or 1 Wriggly Wranch vermicompost bin. 

Hold your free spot: https://bit.ly/35qdoJo

This course has been made possible through generous funding from the County of San Diego. In partnership with the Spring Valley Branch Library. 

*Limit 1 per household.

Join Solana Center for a three-part “All About Vermicomposting” series at Fallbrook Fertilizer, Feed & Farm Supply!

Help the Earth- one worm bin at a time! Learn how easy it is to build a home for red wigglers composting worms. This series will teach you the ins and outs of using red wiggler worms to eat your food scraps and prepare you for vermicomposting in your home or apartment.

Each class will include visual, hands-on demonstrations of vermicomposting systems. Unique content will be covered each week, so we recommend attending all three! Please register for each class that you plan to attend:

June 11 – Vermicomposting & Worm Bin Basics Workshop

June 18 – Getting Started with Vermicomposting – Setting up a “happy home” and feeding the worms

June 25 – From Care to Castings – Year-round care, troubleshooting, and harvesting

Made possible through generous funding by the County of San Diego.

Become a Master Composter! The five-week Master Composter course provides training in the art and science of composting. The course includes lectures, guest speakers, demonstrations, and a field trip.

• Minimize your carbon footprint. Keeping food and yard waste out of the landfill reduces harmful methane gas emissions.
• Use this “waste” to create amendments for your garden. Compost use reduces the need for synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. 
• Reduce water use and increase water retention. Compost increases your soil’s water-holding capacity and improves water retention. 

The Master Composter course provides training in the art and science of composting. The course includes lectures, demonstrations, and a field trip. The course covers the following topics:

• Traditional composting
• Compost bin building and troubleshooting (in teams!)
• Vermicomposting
• Bokashi
• Bugs in your compost pile
• Environmental impacts
• Much more!

Master Composter certification requires attendance at all 5 classes, as well as 30 volunteer hours of related community service. Meet new people in this fun, hands-on course and develop your composting knowledge, all while serving your community! Class size is limited.

This class will meet Saturdays from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM:

• Week 1 – May 7
• Week 2 – May 14
• Week 3 – May 21
• [No class on Memorial Day weekend]
• Week 4 – June 4
• Week 5 – June 11

Residents of unincorporated San Diego County will receive preferential registration. All others will be placed on a waitlist and apprised of space available 1-2 weeks before the start of the course.

SPECIAL OFFER! All participants will receive a free kitchen scrap container* after attending the first two classes.

Class graduates will receive their choice of the following*: 1 Soil Saver traditional compost bin, or 1 Wriggly Wranch vermicompost bin. 

Hold your free spot: https://bit.ly/35qdoJo

This course has been made possible through generous funding from the County of San Diego. In partnership with the Spring Valley Branch Library. 

*Limit 1 per household.

Join Solana Center for a three-part “All About Vermicomposting” series at Fallbrook Fertilizer, Feed & Farm Supply!

Help the Earth- one worm bin at a time! Learn how easy it is to build a home for red wigglers composting worms. This series will teach you the ins and outs of using red wiggler worms to eat your food scraps and prepare you for vermicomposting in your home or apartment.

Each class will include visual, hands-on demonstrations of vermicomposting systems. Unique content will be covered each week, so we recommend attending all three! Please register for each class that you plan to attend:

June 11 – Vermicomposting & Worm Bin Basics Workshop

June 18 – Getting Started with Vermicomposting – Setting up a “happy home” and feeding the worms

June 25 – From Care to Castings – Year-round care, troubleshooting, and harvesting

Made possible through generous funding by the County of San Diego.

Join Solana Center for a three-part “All About Vermicomposting” series at Fallbrook Fertilizer, Feed & Farm Supply!

Help the Earth- one worm bin at a time! Learn how easy it is to build a home for red wigglers composting worms. This series will teach you the ins and outs of using red wiggler worms to eat your food scraps and prepare you for vermicomposting in your home or apartment.

Each class will include visual, hands-on demonstrations of vermicomposting systems. Unique content will be covered each week, so we recommend attending all three! Please register for each class that you plan to attend:

June 11 – Vermicomposting & Worm Bin Basics Workshop

June 18 – Getting Started with Vermicomposting – Setting up a “happy home” and feeding the worms

June 25 – From Care to Castings – Year-round care, troubleshooting, and harvesting

Made possible through generous funding by the County of San Diego.