“Composting means the controlled decomposition (decay) of organic material such as yard trimmings, kitchen scraps, and wood shavings. Compost helps the soil absorb and retain nutrients and moisture, and protects plants from diseases and pests. Better moisture retention means less watering, allowing you to conserve water and reduce runoff pollution. It mitigates the production of greenhouse gas and diverts waste from landfills”
If you don’t already compost your household waste come and learn some strategies to start (even some methods so efficient and stealthy to defy the detection of Eco-Haters). If you’re already composting, come to share your skills and learn some new ones.
This event is an official work holiday, as well. We’ll be making as many piles of compost as we can for the Wilson St Farm, our East-Side neighbors and friends. Many hands means fast work.
This event includes a hot vegetarian breakfast, but dress warm, folks! It’s December out there.
Bring:
-workgloves
-boots that can get muddy (if the ground isn’t frozen)
-as many compostables as you can
(it’s a challenge, people. i’m considering prizes)
-foodscraps (veggies only! no meats or cheeses!)
-New York Times (printed with soy-based ink)
-grass clippings/leaf mulches
-shredded cardboard (unbleached, non-glossy)
-if you’re unsure, bring it!
-shovels and tools is you prefer to use your own.
See you all out there!
RSVP with Paula Rosner
Urban Assisted Agriculture Director
Community Action Organization
(716) 881-5150
prosner@caoec.org
Compostables!!! Love it!