Class Description:
Discover how to turn your household food and yard waste into a powerful, nutrient-rich soil amendment through the practice of home composting. In this interactive and informative class, we’ll explore the science behind composting, the environmental benefits, and practical methods you can use to manage organic waste right where you live.
Participants will learn how to build and maintain an efficient compost system tailored to their space—whether that’s a backyard bin, a tumbler, or a small-scale indoor setup. We'll cover composting fundamentals, including the carbon-to-nitrogen ratio (browns vs. greens), the role of moisture and aeration, and how to troubleshoot common issues like odors or pests.
You’ll also gain insight into how composting at home supports broader sustainability goals by reducing methane emissions from landfills, enriching soil structure, and replacing synthetic fertilizers with finished compost—a free, valuable, and eco-friendly resource for your garden or landscaping.
In this class, you’ll learn:
Whether you're new to composting or looking to refine your skills, this class will provide the knowledge and confidence to reduce waste and contribute to a more regenerative future—starting right at home.
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 maintains 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.
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