Library Compost Training Series

Looking for fun ways to go green this summer?

Join us for a Composting 101 Workshop at a public library near you to discover different composting methods you can use to turn your food and yard waste into a nutrient rich soil amendment. 

children examine worms in vermicomposting bin

The Library Compost Training Series will provide compost training for youth and adults this summer. 

Join us at one or all of these Iowa locations. 

All workshops are free!

 

West Bend Public Library

Tuesday, June 4th 2024

Discover things you can do to reduce food waste and lower your environmental impact. Learn all about vermicomposting and try out the STAR4D Virtual Reality Painter Training tool!

Youth Program

10:00am -12:00pm

 Robert H. Cast Memorial Shelter House

300 4th Avenue SW (Across from the High School football field)

West Bend, IA

Adult Program

1:30pm-3:00pm

 Prairie Creek Assisted Living Facility

203 4th Street NW

West Bend, IA


Harlan Community Library

Thursday, June 20th 2024

Learn all about vermicomposting and pile / bin composting!

Adults and Teens

6:00pm-7:30pm

 Harlan Community Library - 718 Court Street | Harlan, IA


Clinton Public Library

Tuesday, June 25th 2024

Learn all about vermicomposting and pile / bin composting!

Workshop 1

2:30pm-4:00pm

 Lyons Branch building 

105 Main Avenue | Clinton, IA

Workshop 2

4:30pm-6:00pm

 Lyons Branch building 

105 Main Avenue | Clinton, IA


Independence Public Library

Two dates available. Learn all about vermicomposting and pile / bin composting!

Adults and Teens

Monday, July 8th 2024

6:30pm - 8:00pm

 Independence Public Library

805 1st Street East | Independence, IA

Youth Program

Tuesday, August 6th 2024

6:30pm - 7:30pm

  Independence Public Library

805 1st Street East | Independence, IA


Marshalltown Public Library

Wednesday, August 7th 2024

Learn all about vermicomposting and pile / bin composting!

Adults and Teens

5:30pm-7:00pm

 Marshalltown Public Library - 105 West Boone Street | Marshalltown, IA