<html><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div><div><font size="3">Become a <b>MASTER COMPOSTER</b>! Get involved and have fun volunteering in the community. Learn all about composting and then teach others. Training involves ten Wednesday evening classes from February 17 – May 5 (no class March 24) and related volunteer work. <b>Application deadline extended to Friday, February 5</b>. For more information or to request an application, call the “Rotline” (272-2292), email Adam Michaelides at <a href="mailto:acm1@cornell.edu">acm1@cornell.edu</a> or stop by Cooperative Extension at 615 Willow Avenue in Ithaca. More info and applications also available online: <a href="http://www.ccetompkins.org/compost" eudora="autourl"> www.ccetompkins.org/compost</a><br> --<br><br> WHAT: 2010 Master Composter Training<br> WHEN: 10 Wed evening classes from Feb 17 - May 5 (no class Mar 24)<br> + related volunteer work, Application Deadline: extended to Friday, Feb 5<br> WHERE: Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Ave, Ithaca<br> COST: $40 training deposit, refunded upon completion of volunteer hours<br> CONTACT: Adam Michaelides, Program Manager<br> <x-tab> </x-tab> 272-2292 x 124 or <a href="mailto:acm1@cornell.edu">acm1@cornell.edu</a><br><br> Master Composters are enthusiastic community volunteers that are committed to promoting responsible composting in Tompkins County. The training program covers all aspects of composting, including the basic science, systems and methods for indoor and outdoor composting, troubleshooting, how to assess and use mature compost, and diverse outreach methods. Following completion of the training program, Master Composters give time back to the community in a wide variety of outreach activities and collaborative projects. If you are interested in protecting the environment, improving gardens, reducing waste, and having fun with a lively group, then consider joining us! To learn more about the program, or to download/request a volunteer application, visit us on the web: <a href="http://www.ccetompkins.org/compost" eudora="autourl"> www.ccetompkins.org/compost</a> or call 272-2292.<br><br> <br> <i>The Compost Education Program of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County is funded by Tompkins County Solid Waste Management Division.<br> </i><br> Adam Michaelides<br> Program Manager, Compost Education<br> Cornell Cooperative Extension<br> 615 Willow Ave. <br> Ithaca, NY 14850<br> (607) 272 - 2292<br> <a href="mailto:acm1@cornell.edu">acm1@cornell.edu</a><br> <a href="http://ccetompkins.org/compost/" eudora="autourl"> http://ccetompkins.org/compost/</a> </font></div> </div><br></body></html>