Thanks for joining the 6th National Cultivating Community Composting Forum!

Date: 15 May 2019 | posted in: Composting | 0 Facebooktwitterredditmail

Thanks to all who joined us for the
6th National Cultivating Community Composting Forum!

May 11-14, 2019
New York City

This event brought together community composters (and those who love them) to network, share best practices, and build support for community-scale composting systems and enterprises. We had 140+ participants from 23 states plus the District of Columbia, Costa Rico, and Canada! Presentations are now posted!

Sat., May 11: Community Composter Training & Field Day, Earth Matter, Governors Island

Sun., May 12: Walking, Biking, and Bus Tours of select New York City community compost sites

Mon.-Tues., May 13-14: Cultivating Community Composting Forum, HI New York City Hostel

Monday, May 13: Networking Reception & Party, evening, HI New York City Hostel


PROGRAM AND SCHEDULE

TRAINING DAY AT EARTH MATTER

NYC COMPOSTING SITE TOURS

ILSR COMMUNITY COMPOSTER HOMEPAGE

PRESENTATIONS FROM FORUM


Join the Community Composter Coalition!

Check list here to see if your group is a member. To join the Coalition, you must be affiliated with a community composting organization. Please complete this application.


USCC Certification

Participants can earn up to 22 continuing education credits towards US Composting Council Professional Certifications. To download the CEU form, click here. For more info, go to www.certificationsUSCC.org.


Check Out Our Past Forums!

Atlanta (Jan. 22-23, 2018):  Agenda, Attendees, and Presentations

Los Angeles (Jan. 23-24, 2017): Announcement, Forum Highlights, and Agenda & Presentations

Jacksonville, Fla. (Jan. 25-26, 2016): Announcement and  Agenda & Presentations

Baltimore (Oct. 25, 2014): Announcement and Agenda

Columbus, Ohio (Oct. 19, 2013):  Announcement and Agenda


Thank You to Our Sponsors! We love you!

Your contributions primarily covered our scholarship fund, but also our networking reception, printed agendas/materials, and other direct expenses. The scholarship fund helped us bring 50 community composters to the event – especially from underserved urban areas – and cover their travel, hostel accommodations, and registration costs.

 


Questions?

Please email us at composting4community@ilsr.org.


 

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Brenda Platt directs ILSR's Composting for Community project.