Event Type: Workshop

Find out how easy it is to successfully transform household wastes into quality compost, a valuable plant food that improves all aspects of soil health.

This workshop explains the main principles of composting and provides you with the necessary skills to create, maintain, troubleshoot and use compost.

This 3 hour workshop is suitable for all, from beginners to accomplished composters and will comprise of both indoor and outdoor sessions.

You are welcome to bring along some scraps or other suitable items to contribute to the compost heap.

At the completion of the workshop, you will be given a validated “Compost Coupon” which entitles your household to receive, at no charge, one compost bin.

You will need to take your validated  “Compost Coupon” to the BuyBack Centre at either West Nowra, Huskisson or Ulladulla Recycling and Waste Depot to collect your compost bin.

PLEASE NOTE: 

1. All attendees must present their valid ticket to participate in the workshop. Please Register Here.
2.  Workshop is suitable for adults and older children (12 years+).
3. Children (12 years+) must have a ticket and be accompanied by an adult.
4. Only one compost bin per household.

PAYMENT & REFUND POLICY

Ticket holders to this workshop will receive a $10 refund per ticket after they have attended the workshop. Please note that funds will be reimbursed back into your account and will take a few business days to transfer.

An 80% refund is available to ticketholders 7 days or more prior to the workshop, via the Humanitix platform.

Regrettably, there are no other refunds available so please take this into consideration when purchasing this ticket.

The Home Sustainability Program is funded by Shoalhaven City Council and workshops are offered to residents in the Shoalhaven Local Government area only. At the end of the workshop, all attendees will be asked to complete a short, anonymous, online survey. This feedback will help us plan and manage the Home Sustainability program.

If you have any questions regarding your booking please call Council Waste Services on 1300 293 111  prior to the day of the workshop.

Food grown using organic methods is healthier for you and for the environment. Learn the fundamental concepts and basic skills to grow your own organic vegetables at home. This workshop includes, what to consider when choosing a site, managing water, planting, fertilising naturally and mulching. We will also demonstrate the No-Dig gardening method.

This is a 3 hour workshop.

There is a lot to get through, so we start promptly at the time indicated.

PLEASE NOTE: 

1. All attendees must present their valid ticket to participate in the workshop. Please Register here
2. Workshop is suitable for adults and older children (12 years+).
3. Children (12 years+) must have a ticket and be accompanied by an adult.

PAYMENT & REFUND POLICY

Ticket holders to this workshop will receive a $10 refund per ticket after they have attended the workshop. Please note that funds will be reimbursed back into your account and will take a few business days to transfer.

An 80% refund is available to ticketholders 7 days or more prior to the workshop, via the Humanitix platform.

Regrettably, there are no other refunds available so please take this into consideration when purchasing this ticket.

The Home Sustainability Program is funded by Shoalhaven City Council and workshops are offered to residents in the Shoalhaven Local Government area only. At the end of the workshop, all attendees will be asked to complete a short, anonymous, online survey. This feedback will help us plan and manage the Home Sustainability program.

If you have any questions regarding your booking please call Council Waste Services on 1300 293 111 prior to the day of the workshop.