By Kristina Bayas, Volunteer Program Coordinator,
WSU Master Gardeners
Calling all islanders interested in composting and recycling!
Join WSU Extension and San Juan County Solid Waste in this county-wide training of Master Composters/Recyclers. Participants will learn all the ins and outs of composting, vermicomposting, soil building and recycling in this four-week program, including one field trip. Trained volunteers will be expected to provide 20 hours of expert advice and answers to community questions at events and workshops.
Classes will take place on the following Thursdays from 9am to 12pm: May 16, May 23, May 30, and a field trip to Mt. Vernon on Thursday June 6.
Class will meet at Skagit Valley College on San Juan Island, and at the local library on Orcas and Lopez to attend via videoconferencing.
Call WSU Extension at 378-4414 to sign up or to get further information.
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