Workshops and Classes

• Workshop Classes in the County of Santa Cruz

• Free Composting Workshops Coming in Fall 2019!

• These workshops will discuss the principles of composting kitchen and yard wastes using backyard bins and vermicomposting (worm composting) techniques. You will learn how composting will improve your soil and aid in the health of your plants and vegetables, as well as reducing waste going to the landfill. Hands-on workshops are led by a Certified Master Composter and Master Gardener and sponsored by the County of Santa Cruz Public Works Department.
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• Upon completion of the workshop, GreenWaste Recovery customers are offered a free backyard composting bin or worm bin.  Non customers may purchase a bin a discounted price.
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• Basic Composting Workshops will be held on the following dates/times at the locations listed below:
  • FALL 2019
    • Saturday, September 28, 10 am - noon, Live Oak Grange
    • Sunday, October 20, 1 - 3 pm, Aptos Village County Park
    • Sunday, November 10, 1 - 3 pm, Quail Hollow Ranch County Park
    • Saturday, November 23, 10 am - noon, Live Oak Grange
    • Sunday, December 8, 1 - 3 pm, Pinto Lake County Park, Pavillion B
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  • WINTER 2020
    • Saturday, January 25, 10 am - noon, Live Oak Grange
    • Sunday, February 9, 1 - 3 pm, Quail Hollow Ranch County Park
    • Sunday, March 8, 2 - 4 pm, Aptos Village County Park
    • Sunday, March 22, 2 - 4 pm, Live Oak Grange
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  • SPRING 2020
    • Saturday, April 18, 11 am - 4 pm, Earth Day at San Lorenzo Park
    • Sunday, May 3, 2 - 4 pm, Quail Hollow Ranch County Park
    • Saturday, May 23, 10 am - noon, Live Oak Grange
    • Sunday, June 7, 2 - 4 pm, Pinto Lake County Park, Pavillion B
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• WORMshop, an intensive class on worm composting (Geared for those with some experience composting) will be held as follows:
  • FALL 2019
    • Saturday, October 12, 10 am - noon, Live Oak Grange
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  • SPRING 2020
    • Sunday, April 5, 2 - 4 pm, Live Oak Grange
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• Advanced Composting and Troubleshooting Workshops (Geared for those with some experience composting, and completion of Basic Workshop) will be held as follows:
  • FALL 2019
    • Saturday, December 14, 10 am - noon, Live Oak Grange

Space is limited; advance reservation required. Call (831) 824-6484 or sign up online at goo.gl/Fw6BaK. After submitting your request, you will be notified if you are accepted in the workshop.