Composting and Gardening Workshops
10 August 2006
Free Event for Adults & Youths
These free composting and gardening workshops feature a variety of “earth friendly” gardening methods. To register please call 604-276-4300, select option 2, (Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) or use our Online Program Registration system.
Please dress appropriately for the weather. Directions to the facility is available to view, print, or download in a 
PDF format.
Backyard and Worm Composting
Date: Sunday, August 13
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Program ID: RN-38002
Cost: Free (16 years +)
Location: Compost Demonstration Garden - Directions
2631 Westminster Highway
Details: Join an expert in the field of composting to learn how to effectively convert your food and yard waste into an organic soil conditioner.
Bring your gloves for the hands-on portion. All attendees will receive a blue canvas bag, handout and there are other prizes too.
Harvesting Compost
Date: Saturday, September 16
Time: 11:00 a.m. – noon
Program ID: RN-48010
Cost: Free (16 years +)
Location: Compost Demonstration Garden - Directions
2631 Westminster Highway
Details: Already composting your food and yard trimmings? Want to learn some simple harvesting techniques and how to use compost to increase the health of your soil and plants? Bring along a small amount of finished compost from your worm or backyard compost bin to show our composting expert.
All attendees will receive a blue canvas bag, handout and there are other prizes too.
Waterwise Gardening
Date: Sunday, August 13
Time: 11:00 a.m. – noon
Program ID: RN-38024
Cost: Free (16 years +)
Location: Waterwise Demonstration Garden - Directions
2631 Westminster Highway
Date: Saturday, August 26
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Program ID: RN-38026
Cost: Free (16 years +)
Location: Waterwise Demonstration Garden - Directions
2631 Westminster Highway
Date: Saturday, September 16
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Program ID: RN-48001
Cost: Free (16 years +)
Location: Waterwise Demonstration Garden - Directions
2631 Westminster Highway
Details: Find out how you can reduce water use in your landscape and still have a great looking garden.
Included is a tour of the City of Richmond’s Waterwise Demonstration Garden. All attendees will receive a lawn cup, handout and there are other prizes too.
For more information on these workshops, call Emy Lai at 604-233-3318. If you would like general information about how to compost, call the Compost Hotline at 604-736-2250.
