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The Pennsylvania Resources Council is the oldest citizen action environmental organization in PA. They've been helping the environment since 1939 and I've worked with them for the past 13 years spreading the word about their various public programs.
They hold one of the most informative compost classes and you get a composter when the event is over. Worm composting might scare you, but it's a great way to deal with kitchen scraps without walking out to the compost bin, it's odor free and produces nutrient rich castings. Rain barrels do a lot to help our environment and it's the best water for our plants.
These are posted early because they always sell out. If you're interested get registered.
This workshop thoroughly covers the importance of composting, setting up a compost pile, proper maintenance and ways of using finished compost. Participants will receive an Earth Machine Compost Bin with attendance. This bin, approved across the state as an ideal bin for urban and suburban areas, has an eighty-gallon capacity.
Cost $50 single/ $55 couple and includes one compost bin
Saturday, March 24, 2012 at the Boyd Community Center – 10 AM -11:30 AM
Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at the Allegheny Unitarian Universalist Church on the North Side - 6:30-8 PM
Thursday, April 5, 2012 at Phipps Garden Center at 7PM -8:30 PM
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at East End Food Co-op – 6:30 PM – 8 PM
Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Blueberry Hill Park, Franklin Park – 10:30 – Noon
Wednesday, May2, 2012 at the CCi Center -6:30PM – 8PM
Saturday, May 26, 2012 at Construction Junction – 11AM – 12:30 PM
TO REGISTER CLICK HERE or call Donna at 412-488-7490 ext. 246.
Learn about the benefits of composting with worms. It’s easy, fun, odorless and produces a great soil additive! Workshop participants will learn how to house, feed, harvest and care for their own worms. Be prepared to roll-up your sleeves and make your own worm composting bin! Each participant or couple will be provided with a bin, instructions, and worms. You will go home with a complete, ready to use vermiculture system!
Cost $45 person/ $55 couple and includes one compost bin and worms.
Saturday, March 31, 2012 at Construction Junction at 11AM -12:30 PM
Thursday, April 19, 2012 at Cooper-Siegel Community Library (Fox Chapel Road) at 7PM – 8:30 PM
TO REGISTER CLICK HERE or call Donna at 412-488-7490 ext. 246.
Rainwater harvesting is an effective, ecological and economical method for the conservation and protection of this precious natural resource. By catching, storing and re-directing your roof water for on-site usage you can take advantage of this free source of precious water while at the same time contributing to a reduction in the combined sewer overflow (CSO) problem that plagues the Greater Pittsburgh and Philadelphia areas, helping to reduce flooding and non-point source pollution, and contributing to recharging our groundwater supply. You’ll also have a free source of non-chlorinated water for use in your yard and garden.
Learn how to harvest rainwater from your roof and divert it for on-site usage in the landscape. Attend a rain barrel workshop and return home equipped with the knowledge and hardware needed (not the 55-gal. drum) to assemble and install a rain barrel. It’s easier than you might think.
Cost $35 person/ $45 couple.
Thursday, April 12, 2012 at Phipps Garden Center – 7 PM – 8:30PM
Saturday, Aprl 14, 2012 at Boyd Community Center – 10AM -11:30 AM
Saturday, May 12, 2012 at Construction Junction – 11AM - 12:30 PM
To register click here or call Donna at 412-488-7490 ext. 246.
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