The College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES) is offering a hybrid composting certificate program, Thursday, July 17, 2025 through Saturday, July 26, 2025.

This course will help participants understand the importance of composting at home, in the community, and in city recycling stations; best practices in composting; and its contribution to good agricultural practices, including the reduction of food waste and the mitigation of climate change.

LOCATION:

UDC Lamond-Riggs Campus

5171 South Dakota Ave NE

Washington, DC 20017

SCHEDULE:

Session 1, July 17: Virtual Lecture, 4:00 to 6:30 pm
Session 2, July 19: In-person Hands-on Experience, 9 am to 2 pm*
Session 3, July 24: Virtual Lecture, 4:00 to 6:30 pm
Session 4, July 26: In-person Hands-on Experience, 9 am to 2 pm*

* Hands-on at UDC Lamond-Riggs Campus, 5171 South Dakota Ave NE, Washington, DC 20017

CREDENTIAL EARNED: This is a non-credit bearing course. A certificate will be issued to participants who successful complete all four training sessions.

Cost: $150

Payment Options: Payments can be made in the form of a check or money order. Payments must be received on or by the first day of the training. Participants may pay by cash at the Cashier’s Office in advance of class during hours of operation.

If paying by cash, please take the payment form provided by the instructor with you. Add the Course Name and Detail Code: P068 to the form.
CASHIER’S OFFICE LOCATION: 4200 CONNECTICUT AVE., NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008/BLDG 39, 2ND FLOOR (directly in front of the elevators)
HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday – Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm (except holidays)

To pay in advance via mail: Send money order and completed payment form to:

University of the District of Columbia

Cashier's Office

Ref: CAUSES

4200 Connecticut Avenue NW

Washington, DC 20008

Add the Course Name and Detail Code: P068 to the form.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Anyone who is interested in learning to compost.

INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Emmanuel D'Silva is an Agriculture and Environmental Specialist, writer, and lecturer. He has worked for over three decades in Asia, Africa, and Latin America on agriculture, the environment, renewable energy, and climate change projects, mainly with the World Bank. His current focus is on composting, converting waste into energy, regenerative agriculture, and ecological restoration.

CONTACT: Dr Emmanuel D’Silva at ehdsilva@yahoo.com.

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Hands-on Composting Certificate Course - July 2025