Free Composting Workshops

Did you recently purchase a new compost bin through the Curb It Boise program and want to start composting? Boise City is offering free composting workshops.

With the overwhelming response to Curb It Boise's compost bin offer, the city of Boise is conducting "Composting 101" workshops for interested residents. Learn how to reduce waste and improve your garden's soil.  Whether you purchased a new bin, built your own, or are just interested in composting, these free one-hour workshops are for you.

Jennie Rylee, Environmental Education Coordinator will provide workshop participants the basics of backyard composting. Live in an apartment or don't have much yard waste? Learn how easy worm composting can be done whether you are an apartment dweller or non-gardener.

The workshops are offered at the following locations:

• Foothills Learning Center
  3188 Sunset Peak Road
  Saturday, June 27, 10:00 am
  
• Collister Library
  4724 W. State Street
  Tuesday, June 30, 7:00 pm
  
• Hillcrest Library
  5246 W. Overland Road
  Thursday, July 9, 7:00 pm
  
• Main Library
  715 S. Capitol Boulevard
  Tuesday, July 21, 7:00 pm
  
• Foothills Learning Center
  3188 Sunset Peak Road
  Saturday, July 25, 10:00 am
  
• University of Idaho Cooperative Extension Center
  5880 N. Glenwood, Garden City
  Monday, July 27, 7:00 pm

Programs are free and preregistration is not required. For more information, call 514-3755.