{"id":16825,"date":"2018-10-02T17:47:23","date_gmt":"2018-10-02T21:47:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ilsr.org\/articles\/hot-composting-classes-in-dc-this-fall\/"},"modified":"2024-05-24T15:04:21","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T19:04:21","slug":"dc-hot-composting-classes","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/ilsr.org\/es\/article\/composting-for-community\/dc-hot-composting-classes","title":{"rendered":"Hot Composting Classes in DC This Fall"},"template":"","class_list":["post-16825","article","type-article","status-publish","hentry","article_type-presentations-events","initiatives-composting-for-community","authors-linda-bilsens-brolis"],"acf":{"details":{"featured_image":"","background_color":"tan","article_type":[29],"initiative":15,"display_event_fields":false,"start_date":null,"end_date":null,"start_time":null,"end_time":null,"time_zone":"America\/New_York","virtual_event":false,"location":"","topics":false,"impact_areas":false,"abstract":"<p>ILSR\u2019s Composting for Community Project is offering hot composting classes in the District this fall!&hellip; <a class=\"kt-excerpt-readmore\" href=\"https:\/\/ilsr.org\/dc-hot-composting-classes\/\" aria-label=\"Hot Composting Classes in DC This Fall\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\r\n","authors_tax":[635]},"sidebar":{"title":"\u00cdndice"},"page_layout":[{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":"","component_wysiwyg":{"content":"<div class=\"ttr_start\"><\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you always wanted to compost in your backyard or garden, but haven\u2019t known where to begin? Have you tried but given up due to poor results? Or do you just need help troubleshooting your existing composting system? If any of these are true for you, join us for a hot composting class in the District this fall! Our next class is on October 13th and it is free. Space is limited and first-come-first-serve, so register soon!\u00a0!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-65506\" src=\"https:\/\/ilsr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Oct-13-Home-Composting-Class-at-ECUF-flyer.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"704\" height=\"704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilsr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Oct-13-Home-Composting-Class-at-ECUF-flyer.png 800w, https:\/\/ilsr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Oct-13-Home-Composting-Class-at-ECUF-flyer-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/ilsr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Oct-13-Home-Composting-Class-at-ECUF-flyer-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/ilsr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Oct-13-Home-Composting-Class-at-ECUF-flyer-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/ilsr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Oct-13-Home-Composting-Class-at-ECUF-flyer-250x250.png 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ILSR\u2019s Composting for Community Project is offering these classes <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in memory of Brittany Danisch with the generous support of her family and friends, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in partnership with the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sierraclub.org\/dc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zero Waste Committee<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the DC Chapter of the Sierra Club, <a href=\"https:\/\/compostcab.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coche de compost<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/dcfoodrecovery.wordpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DC Food Recovery Working Group<\/a>,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonparks.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Washington Parks and People<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the University of the District of Columbia\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.udc.edu\/causes\/east-capitol-urban-farm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">East Capitol Urban Farm<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> y el <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/groups.google.com\/d\/forum\/ecuf-compost-project\/join\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ECUF Compost Project<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The October 13th class will kick off the <a href=\"https:\/\/dcfoodrecovery.wordpress.com\/dc-food-recovery-week-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3rd annual DC Food Recovery Week<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><b>Class Details &amp; Registration<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The class dates and locations are listed below. Space is limited! Register by clicking on the link for the appropriate link below:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saturday, September 29th from noon &#8211; 2pm at North Columbia Heights Green. Registration closed<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saturday, October 13th from 9:30 &#8211; 11:30am at East Capitol Urban Farm*. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSekFZCBSAn_faYlMmEoFC-4Ej25DHKqwSaossDFSJnpktl0WQ\/viewform?usp=sf_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Register here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*This class will also prepare local residents to join the <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/groups.google.com\/d\/forum\/ecuf-compost-project\/join\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ECUF Compost Project\u2019s<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> collaboratively managed food scrap drop off program.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These 2-hour classes will provide home composters the background they need to get started, troubleshoot on their own, and produce high-quality compost. Composting is not rocket science but there are some key facts composters need to know! We will cover the importance of oxygen, moisture, balancing nitrogen-rich material with carbon-rich material, which materials not to compost, and how to know the compost is ready to use. We will demonstrate how to compost successfully using a backyard composting system and how to avoid odor problems and attracting unwanted critters. The October 13th class will also prepare local residents to join the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/groups.google.com\/d\/forum\/ecuf-compost-project\/join\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ECUF Compost Project\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> collaboratively managed food scrap drop off program, which ILSR launched in 2017.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><b>Free Backyard Composting Systems<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are also offering class participants a limited number of\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/enviroworld.ca\/environmental-products\/freegarden-earth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FreeGarden Earth<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> y <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.earthmachine.com\/the_earth_machine.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M\u00e1quina de la Tierra<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> backyard composting bins for free! These bins usually retail for $80+. This offer is available to class participants willing to track data on how their use of the bin for six months after the class.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data to be collected will include weight of the materials added, temperatures reached, and other management practices used. If you&#8217;re interested in receiving a composting bin, please indicate so on the registration form.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_64923\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignright\" style=\"width: 196px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-64923\" src=\"https:\/\/ilsr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-10-at-1.52.07-PM-254x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"196\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilsr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-10-at-1.52.07-PM-254x300.png 254w, https:\/\/ilsr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-10-at-1.52.07-PM.png 458w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 196px) 100vw, 196px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\"><em>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0M\u00e1quina de la Tierra<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_64922\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignright\" style=\"width: 169px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-64922\" src=\"https:\/\/ilsr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-10-at-1.51.05-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"169\" height=\"233\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\"><em>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0FreeGarden Earth<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The compost bin rebate will be administered at the end of the 6-month data collection period to participants that do the following:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gain approval for the placement of a bin from the relevant landlord or property management before placing or using a bin.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attend one of the two classes listed above.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the bin as specified in trainings and product instructions and data sheets.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gather, and submit as required, the data requested by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance on the web-based submission form (forthcoming).<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Properly maintain the Bin as directed including adhering to guidelines on when and how to add compostable material.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proactively implement rodent avoidance measures, immediately address any rodent activity if it occurs, and contact the Institute for Local Self-Reliance if rodent activity persists.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>","":null,"settings":""}}]},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Hot Composting Classes in DC This Fall | Composting for Community<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Composting for Community article by Linda 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