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Rachel Carson Homestead
  • Home
  • About
    • Mission Vision and Values
    • RCHA History
    • Board and Policies
    • Educator – Summer Program
    • Interpretive Framework
    • Internet Privacy Policy
  • 2023 Cottage Raffle
    • Cottage Visitor Testimonials
  • How to help
    • Other ways to help
      • Pave the Way!
  • Become a Member
    • Piano in Carson Parlor
    • Volunteer
  • Donate
  • Resources
    • Biography
    • Books by Rachel Carson
    • Books about Rachel Carson
    • Environmental Reading List
    • Legacy Challenge
    • Legacy Challenge Commitments
    • Media
    • Top 10 Challenge
    • Challenge Resources
  • Connect
    • Contact
      • Visit
      • Calendar

Time to Set Up Composting!

April 7, 2018 ` - `
Rachel Carson Homestead
Phone:724-274-5459
Address: 613 Marion Avenue, Springdale PA 15144

Learn how to make “Black Gold” – Composting to reduce waste up to 30% and create valuable humus for gardening

Learn about:

  • Nature’s way of recycling and how you can set up Backyard Composting
  • The basic science behind the compost process,
  • How to build a backyard compost pile and
  • How to manage your compost pile to produce humus, or “black gold” as it is commonly referred to by gardeners.

See how to reduce the amount of trash you send to the landfill by up to 30% and create a useful soil additive for your garden by setting up your own backyard compost system.

We will discuss which materials are compostable and which ones aren’t.

And finally, we will see the compost bin system at the Rachel Carson Homestead and discuss ways it may be improved.

 

Presentation by Sharon Svitek | Solid Waste Supervisor
PA Department of Environmental Protection

Sharon is a recycling coordinator for PA DEP and has been a backyard composter for over 20 years.

 

NOTE:  We will be primarily indoors, but please dress for the weather.

  • Reservations not required by appreciated info@rachelcarsonhomestead.org or 724-274-5459

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