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Master Composting Classes 2018

FREE CERTIFIED MASTER COMPOSTING CLASSES

The Chester County Board of Commissioners, through the Chester County Solid Waste Authority, offers FREE Certified Master Composting Classes. Attendance is required all three weeks to become certified.

Government Services Center –7:00 PM Sharp – 9:00 PM

Room 171 – 601 Westtown Road, West Chester, PA

Tuesday, March 13th, 2018
Tuesday, March 20th
Tuesday, March 27th

Trainees will learn how to compost, how to construct various compost bins, how to grasscycle, leafcycle and how to reduce food waste by vermi-composting. The Chester County Solid Waste Authority will provide training, materials, volunteer opportunities and support. To register or for more information, call 484-796-4041.

January 27: Seed Swap at Hankin Library

Gardeners of all ages and experience are invited to a local seed swap. For additional information see Seed_Swap_Day or visit Chesco Seed Swap

2018 Master Composter Classes

For information on the 2018 Certified Master Composter please see the NEW 2018 MC Classes Flyer.

CHEMSWEEP: Pesticide Disposal in 2018

For more information on a pesticide disposal program in Chester County for 2018 please see CHEMSWEEP Program 2018

2017 Holiday Open House at Welkinweir

In the next week, while the staff shines up Welkinweir, local garden clubs and horticulture students decorate the estate house in a wintry theme. All this in preparation for the public open house on December 9. Please click here for additional information.

CCHPN Holiday Season Events

See the list of Holiday Season Events 2017

Local Farming Discussion: November 16

LOCAL FARMING:
From BigAg to Biodynamic
Thursday, Nov.16 @ 7PM
East Nantmeal Township Building

Come out and meet your friends and neighbors for a lively conversation with:

Dean Carlson – Wyebrook Farm
Bill Beam – Beam Farms, Inc.
Jasper Williams & Eliza Killo – Sankanac CSA
Jodi Gauker – Lundale Farms
Kylie Gilliams – CVKH Orchards

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Enjoy refreshments and an interesting discussion.

ALL ARE WELCOME – BRING A FRIEND!

Questions? Please call or text 610.212.5955

Part of the EAC Sustainability Series