Class Description:

Join us for a fun and easygoing class all about composting—what it is, why it matters, and how you can make a difference just by saving your food scraps.

Every day, we throw away leftovers, fruit peels, coffee grounds, and more—stuff that could actually be turned into healthy soil for gardens and green spaces. In this class, we’ll show you how easy it is to collect your food scraps and bring them to local compost drop-off spots, where they get turned into something good for the earth.

We’ll also talk about what the word organic really means—not just at the grocery store, but when it comes to food waste, soil, and the environment.

We’ll make wildflower seed bombs—little balls of soil, clay, and seeds that you can take home and throw in your yard or garden to grow surprise flowers. Bees and butterflies love them, and you will too!

Here’s what we’ll cover:

  • What composting is and how it works
  • Why saving food scraps is good for the planet
  • What counts as a compostable food scrap (and what doesn’t)
  • How and where to drop off your scraps
  • What “organic” means and why it’s important

This class is open to everyone—no experience needed! Come connect with your neighbors, ask questions, and learn a simple way to support a healthier, greener community.

  • WHEN: Sunday, July 20th, 2025; 11am-12pm
  • WHERE: Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, NY 11004
  • TICKETS:  $12 per class
  • WHO: Everyone needs a ticket to participate. Adults, teens, and children 7 and over are welcome.

This program takes place in our community compost area, in our outdoor compost classrooms.

Instructor: Dante Sclafani is the Queens County Farm Museum's resident Compost Coordinator. Dante redesigned, resurrected, and maintained the Queens Farm's community compost site, and assisted in the building of two new outdoor classrooms, dedicated greenhouse, and compost windrows. Dante holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science from Ekherd University. 


FAST FAQs:

  • Advance online tickets are required as capacity is limited.
  • Classes take place outdoors (weather permitting) from 11am-12pm in our covered, outdoor compost classrooms.
  • This class is part of the Public Education Program at Queens County Farm Museum.
  • Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • Email confirmation will automatically be sent to you upon completion of purchase.
  • Free event parking and bicycle racks available.
  • Farm grounds and restrooms are accessible.
  • Strollers, backpacks and bottled water are permitted on our grounds. No designated storage or bag check available.

QUESTIONS? Email [email protected] Mon–Fri and a member of our team will get back to you.

Where to find us

Location Information

  • Queens County Farm Museum
  • 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, NY, 11004 US

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Composting 101: Basics

Tickets are required for adults, teens, and children 7 and up. Not recommended for children 6 and under.

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Our 47 acres of grounds contain wooded areas, which are home to local wildlife. Do not feed or approach any animals you may encounter in their natural habitat.
Strollers, backpacks, and bottled water are permitted on the grounds. No designated storage for strollers, bags, or coats.
For the safety of our staff and visitors, there is no bicycling, rollerblading or electric scootering is allowed on-site. Bicycle racks are available on-site.
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