Master Composter Pilot Workshop: Composting

Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) is an urban oasis where people, plants, and cultures are celebrated through inspiring gardens, innovative educational programs, and real-world applications of environmental stewardship.

Queens Botanical Garden

Take a deep dive into the composting process at our onsite sneak-peek presentation of Master Composter workshops!

The Master Composter course is back this year! In preparation for its return, the NYC Compost Project hosted by Queens Botanical Garden is offering sneak-peek presentations of three Master Composter workshops to the public!This deep dive into the composting process will discuss managing decomposition. Participants will learn about carbon to nitrogen ratios, thermophilic composting and its benefits, as well as how to solve common problems of small and medium-scale composting.This class could count towards your Master Composter Certificate when the course starts later this year. If you take more than one pilot class, only one pilot class can count towards you Master Composter Certificate*. We hope to see you there!FREE. Registration required.Note: Part of this event takes place indoors. Showing proof of vaccination and photo ID is required to enter indoor facilities, except for individuals who are ineligible for vaccination. We will be accepting the CDC Vaccination Card, the Excelsior Pass, and the NYC COVID Safe App. The latter two are downloadable via Google Play and the App Store. Please read more about our Covid-19-related health &amp; safety guidelines below and <a href="https://queensbotanical.org/know-before-you-go" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">on our website</a>.____________________________________________________________________________________________________Interested in learning more? Join us at the following classes:<ul><li><a href="https://qbgmastercompost2022-sitedesign.eventbrite.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Master Composter Pilot Workshop: Site Design</a>, Thursday, January 27, 6:30 to 8pm (Virtual)</li><li><a href="https://qbgmastercompost2022-teaching.eventbrite.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Master Composter Pilot Workshop: Reaching and Teaching</a>, Monday, January 31, 2 to 3:30pm (Virtual)</li></ul>Sample one, two, or all three of these classes in advanced compost education and outreach. One of these classes (your choice) will count towards your Master Composter Certificate when the course starts later this year. *The NYC Compost Project Master Composter Certificate Course is an advanced compost education and outreach program. The course is designed to build a citywide network of educators, advocates and community composters to support NYC Department of Sanitation composting initiatives. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________KNOW BEFORE YOU GOHEALTH &amp; SAFETY<ul><li>To prevent the spread of COVID-19 and for the health and safety of all visitors, follow our current health &amp; safety guidelines, found on our website: <a href="https://queensbotanical.org/know-before-you-go/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://queensbotanical.org/know-before-you-go</a></li><li>Outdoors, vaccinated visitors and staff are not required to wear masks, regardless of distancing. Individuals may choose to still wear masks. Unvaccinated visitors are required to wear masks.</li><li>Indoors, individuals 12 and older are required to show proof they have received two vaccine doses, except for those who have received the one dose of the Johnson &amp; Johnson vaccine. Showing proof of vaccination and photo ID is required to enter buildings onsite. Children ages 5 to 11 are required to have proof of vaccination to entire buildings onsite. They must show they have received at least one dose of a vaccine. We accept the CDC Vaccination Card, the Excelsior Pass, and the NYC COVID Safe App (Android | iOS). </li><li>Indoors, masks must be worn.</li><li>Hand sanitizer dispensers are available at multiple stations throughout the Garden. </li><li>High-touch surfaces are disinfected throughout the day.</li><li>For more information: <a href="https://queensbotanical.org/know-before-you-go/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://queensbotanical.org/know-before-you-go</a></li></ul>CANCELLATIONSIn the case that an event is cancelled, you will be notified via email. Please check our website or social media for updated information. COMMUNICATIONSBy signing up and attending QBG events, you hereby opt in to receiving communications from the Garden. You may receive updates about future QBG events and news through the addresses you provide. If you do not wish to receive future communication, simply click the “unsubscribe” button at the bottom of an email or write to <a href="mailto:info@queensbotanical.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">info@queensbotanical.org</a>.GARDEN ETIQUETTEQBG staff strives to provide a place of peace, beauty, and safety for the quiet enjoyment of our visitors. QBG is a living museum, a collection of gardens for the study, culture, exhibition, and display of plants. We encourage our visitors to explore, enjoy, and be respectful of our plant collections and fellow guests. For more guidelines on garden etiquette: <a href="https://queensbotanical.org/etiquette" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://queensbotanical.org/etiquette</a>PHOTOGRAPHY &amp; VIDEOGRAPHYQueens Botanical Garden (QBG) occasionally photographs or films visitors and activities on site to support our mission in promotional media and materials, including print, online, broadcast, and social media. By attending this event, you grant permission to QBG use your likeness in perpetuity, in all forms of print and digital media used to promote, publicize, or advertise the Garden, its activities, and programs. If you do not give QBG permission to take and use your image, you must notify an event organizer or staff when you arrive for this event. QBG is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.GETTING TO QBGBy public transportation, take the number 7 subway line to Main Street, the Long Island Rail Road (Port Washington line) to Main Street/Flushing, or the Q44-SBS or Q20 bus.For driving directions and more information: <a href="https://queensbotanical.org/directions" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://queensbotanical.org/directions</a>PARKING$10 parking rate in effect on this day. Parking is available year-round during Garden open hours at the Parking Garden, located at 42-80 Crommelin Street, Flushing, NY 11355. For more information: <a href="https://queensbotanical.org/directions" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://queensbotanical.org/directions</a>ABOUT QBGQBG is an urban oasis where people, plants and cultures are celebrated through inspiring gardens, innovative educational programs and real-world applications of environmental stewardship. QBG is located on property owned by the City of New York, and its operation is made possible in part by public funds provided through the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, Queens Borough President, the New York City Council, State elected officials, the New York State Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, along with corporate, foundation, and individual supporters. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.queensbotanical.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.queensbotanical.org</a> or call (718) 886-3800.

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