SOILS 103. Introduction to Compost

Deeper Dive: SOILS

When: Monday, October 4 - 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm

Description: Three hours of lecture, discussion, and hands-on outdoor/classroom activity. Students study and explore various concepts of compost systems including building a compost pile, compost theory, food, oxygen, moisture, insulation, troubleshooting, ideas for designing composting systems and closing wastestreams. Demonstration and hands-on activities provide an opportunity for students to design and build their own compost systeming. Lectures and hands-on introduce students to techniques and varied applications.

There are no prerequisites to take this class.

Instructors: Aimee Hill and Jay Rosenberg

Cost and Considerations: The cost for the class is sliding scale from $50 - $75, for those who can afford it please do so, for those who cannot we are offerring work trade and scholarships at half price ($25, enter code "soils2010" at checkout for half price.). No one will be turned away for lack of funds, only lack of passion.