21 Acres: Composting 101 - Composting Basics

21 Acres Center for Local Food & Sustainable Living is a center for agroecological education whose purpose is to promote the benefits of local food systems within the context of climate challenges. We explore the relationship between our natural and built environments through food and farm based educational programs, workshops, and tours on the farm, in the market and LEED Platinum certified building.Contact information: generalinfo@21acres.org  |  425-481-1500

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<IMG STYLE="float: left; margin: 10px;" ALT="" SRC="https://cdn.evbuc.com/eventlogos/11315483/photoforcompostingclass1resized.jpg" HEIGHT="275" WIDTH="413">This is an introductory class covering the basics of composting, and is aimed at the average individual with little to no composting experience. 
The class will start by going over the basic science of how and why composting works, and provide you with an understanding of what is happening in your own compost. We start at the beginning, and no prior background in composting or science is needed. We will also briefly discuss some of the most common styles and techniques of composting systems (batch vs. continuous composting, piles vs. tumblers, turning vs. not turning your compost), their strengths and weaknesses, and how they all rely on the same basic principles.  
The basics covered in this class will give you the tools and understanding necessary to compost at home successfully. By the end of the class you should have a solid understanding of: •    The basic science of composting.   •    How to avoid the major pitfalls beginning composters often struggle with. •    How to go about setting up your own composting system at home.  
The second class in our composting series Composting 201 - Compost Trouble Shooting is offered October 14th 12:30pm-2:00pm. <A HREF="https://composttroubleshooting10142017.eventbrite.com">Click here</A> to register for Composting 201. 
Instructor: Tyler Morrison, 21 Acres Facilities Engineer & Sustainability Educator 
Tyler Morrison is our Facilities Engineer & Sustainability Educator. Tyler likes to describe his work at 21 Acres as “running around and making things go,” for everything from infrastructure to intellects. His work varies daily and ranges from things like building cabinets and window shades to creating and managing sustainable infrastructure, like our composting system and rocket mass heater project. Tyler loves to share his knowledge of practical solutions for sustainable living in the numerous sustainability-focused classes that he writes and teaches. With a B.S. in Ecology and Conservation Biology and over 10 years’ experience working as a biologist in the Olympic and Rocky Mountains, Tyler’s knowledge and expertise cover an eclectic range—including the performance of electrical work on a training boat as well as rattlesnake and wolf tracking. Recently, Tyler spent five years living in the middle of the wilderness, managing a remote biological research station for the University of Idaho. Tyler always has a smile and, often, a random biological fact for everyone he meets. You can usually find him around the building devising simple solutions for complex problems or explaining how the heck those rocket mass heater things get fire to burn sideways. 
Registration is required in advance for culinary programs. All proceeds benefit educational programming at 21 Acres and initiatives related to accelerating social change toward more sustainable ways of growing, eating and living that protect the environment while supporting a better quality of life. 
The more the merrier! Our culinary classes are twice as much fun when they’re full. 21 Acres reserves the right to cancel any class that fails to meet the minimum enrollment numbers required for teacher participation. 21 Acres may also cancel classes due to chef illness or inclement weather. If 21 Acres cancels a class, students will be notified and a full refund will be mailed or a credit issued on the credit card used. Learn more about 21 Acres’ <A HREF="http://21acres.org/cancellation-policy/" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">cancellation and refund policy</A>. 
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