Service Description

Master Urban Composter Course: an interactive, two-part, certification course to prepare & coach you through the process of hot composting; equipping you with the knowledge you need to confidently create compost – from start to finish. Turn your food waste into treasure for your yard! The main teaching focus of this course is how to make hot compost piles. What to Expect: Designed to be interactive & for all experience levels, students will be taught in two formats: • in-person, classroom discussions & training • hands-on, outdoor composting laboratory exercises The course will take place in 2 parts. Part 1 - March 21, 2026; 9am - 1pm Part 2 - March 28, 2026; 9am - 1pm Discussion Topics Include: • understanding what compost is & why it’s important • debunking some of the myths & concerns people have with composting at home • choosing the right type of composting method & scale for your project • what materials go into making compost & how to create your compost pile • learning how to calculate the right ratio of materials to give your compost the right nutrient balance • Bonus! chapters on soil health diagnostics to learn how to give your soil exactly what it needs! Outdoor Laboratory Exercises: • Hot Compost Pile Lab – Create a deeper understanding of what to expect during your own compost project by working as a group to create a hot compost pile. The compost pile will be created during the Part 1 lab session & left to progress in the elements until Part 2 the following week. See first-hand how the composting process has progressed & learn how to care for your pile. • Soil Texture Analysis Test – customize the composting process by learning how to analyze the texture of your soil at home to determine what it needs. Course Completion: upon participating in & completing both parts of the course, students will receive a certificate certifying that they are officially a Master Urban Composter.