[ShareTompkins] Fwd: Compost with Confidence series: 6/27, 7/25, 8/29, 9/26 & 10/31

[Shira Evergreen]

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> From: "Sandra J. Repp" <sjr37 at cornell.edu>
> Subject: Compost with Confidence series: 6/27, 7/25, 8/29, 9/26 & 10/31
> Date: June 19, 2015 5:45:36 PM EDT
> To: TC-HSC-L <TC-HSC-L at list.cornell.edu>, SUSTAINABLE_TOMPKINS-L <SUSTAINABLE_TOMPKINS-L at list.cornell.edu>
> Cc: "Adam C. Michaelides" <acm1 at cornell.edu>
> Reply-To: "Sandra J. Repp" <sjr37 at cornell.edu>
> 
> The Compost Education Program of Tompkins County Cooperative Extension is pleased to announce a free, monthly class series held at the Ithaca Farmers Market at Steamboat Landing. The “Compost with Confidence” series will be held the last Saturday of the month from June through October from 11 am to Noon. Each class of the series offers compost basics and a different focal topic. The topic for June is “getting started.” For more information, please visitccetompkins.org/compost or call 272-2292.
> Compost with Confidence
> Saturday, June 27, 2015, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
> Saturday, July 25, 2015, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
> Saturday, August 29, 2015, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
> Saturday, September 26, 2015, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
> Saturday, October 31, 2015, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
> 
> Local composting experts provide information and give hands-on demonstrations to help you set up and manage a compost system in any setting! Each class of this FREE series covers composting basics, and a different focal topic is addressed each month (see below) to help you address any compost issue you may encounter. Stop by for one or all classes, and bring your composting questions! To sign up in advance, email Adam Michaelides, acm1 at cornell.edu or call (607) 272-2292.
> 
> Monthly Topics:
> June 27 - "Getting Started" - Covers how to set up and manage a compost bin
> July 25 - "Troubleshooting Your Bin" - Covers what could go wrong and how to prevent / remedy the situation
> August 29 - "Indoor Composting" - How to maintain an indoor bin using a double bin ("stealth") system
> September 26 - "Is it done? & Compost Uses" - How do you know when your compost is ready to use? And if it is ready, what are some of the ways that we suggest using it
> October 31 - "Winter Composting" - How to extend the composting season well into the cold months and the preparations necessary to ensure successful composting over the winter
> 
> Location
> Ithaca Farmers' Market
> 545 Third Street
> Ithaca, NY 14850
> Compost Demonstration site is at the SOUTHEAST side of the farmers market pavilion, near the newly-paved waterfront trail to 3rd St
> 
> Fee: Free!
> Learn More: http://ccetompkins.org/events/2015/06/27/compost-w-confidence
> Contact
> Adam Michaelides, Compost Educator
> acm1 at cornell.edu
> 607-272-2292
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