composting 101 event overview lenawee

“My husband and I felt

very comfortable with the

staff and found all of the

information helpful with

our composting. We will

definitely keep an eye

out for more classes or

seminars.”

—Amanda Teel

Adrian, Michigan

Important points from the event

30% of household waste can be composted.

Reduces the burden on landfills.

Improves the quality of garden soils, reduc-

ing the need for commercial fertilizer and pes-

ticides.

Left: Participant listening to Judy Holcomb,

district educator, during educational portion

of the event.

Composting 101– Lenawee County, Michigan. A group came together to learn about composting and the benefits the practice has for the environment. Educator Judy Holcomb provided participants with the history of composting, types of composting, as well as, trouble shooting common composting problems. During the second half of the event Kay Holubik lead the group through the steps to create their own worm composting bin.

This event is the third in a series of events put on by the Lenawee Conservation District and the Lenawee Intermediate School District. The goal of the series is to provide the general pub-lic with steps they can do to help problems facing the environment. The first two workshops included information about Beekeeping and helping pollinators.

Lenawee Conservation District 6/09/2016

Overview

10 people were in attendance

Built relationships with the gen-

eral public and provided ways to

improve the environment

Cold Composting

Hot Composting

Worm Composting

Make and Take Worm compost-

ing bin.

Right: Red Wiggler worms were

provided to participants in the

Make and Take workshop.

EVERYONE CAN DO SOMETHING