DPR Urban Master Composting Course

This short course will focus on multiple urban composting systems that are critter proof, sustainable, odor-free and functioning right now in DC. Learn the best practices and knowledge to set up each of these systems in any DC environment from the people who are leading DC’s composting movement.

Time

Every Monday, Wednesday from 7/23-8/22

Monday/Wednesday – 6:30-8:30pm

Location

Columbia Heights Rec Center

1480 Girard St NW

4th floor – Multipurpose Room

Schedule

7/23 - Community Composting Models and Intro to Science of Composting

7/25 - Soil Microbiology

7/30 - Urban Composting Best Practices

8/1 - 3-Bin Compost Cooperatives

8/6 - Compost Carpentry and Tools

8/8 - Building a Trommel Sifter

8/13 - Bokashi Composting

8/15 - Vermicomposting

8/20 - Testing and Applying Compost

8/22 - Improving Soil with Biosolids