Billings Backyard Workshop: “Cool” Composting

Name: Billings Backyard Workshop: “Cool” Composting
Start: 2025-05-03T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-05-03T11:30:00-04:00
Location: Billings Farm and Museum

May 3 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Saturday, May 3, 2025,
10:00AM – 11:30AM
Followed by a 30-minute Q&A

Price: $20/person, $15/member

Curious about composting at home, but unsure where to start? This “Cool” Composting workshop offers the perfect introduction. Led by Master Composter, Andy Scherer, this session covers the essentials of starting and maintaining a backyard “cool” compost system along with the chemistry behind decomposition. Participants will learn how to avoid common mistakes, troubleshoot issues, and implement best practices. The workshop also highlights the environmental benefits of composting, from reducing waster to enriching garden soil. Plus, attendees will enjoy a guided tour of the Billings Farmstead Gardens compost system.