Master Composter Class at Pioneer High School starts April 20

[Jamie]

Hi all, I saw this program on the city of Ypsi web page. Looks like a
cool opportunity...

"A Master Composter is a trained volunteer who understands home
composting, benefits of compost, how to use natural mulches, and
environmentally-friendly lawn care. Course topics also include water
quality, waste reduction, and biodiversity. Those interested in
becoming certified Master Composters complete the class, take-home
exam and volunteer 12 hours/year to educate friends, neighbors, and
the community.

Location: Pioneer High School, 601 W Stadium Blvd, Ann Arbor, Michigan
48103

Time: Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm

Cost: $49 Ann Arbor Residents/ $59 Non Ann Arbor Residents (includes
class manual)

Register at: http://www.aareced.com Spring term registration opens in
March 2010

Master Composter Workshop consists of 5 weekly sessions:

1. Tues, April 20 Composting basics, types of bins

2. Tues, April 27 Soils and mulching

3. Tues, May 4, Healthy Lawn care-Trey Rogers (see below)

4. Tues, May 11, Worm bins and indoor composting- Sarah Archer (see
below)

* No class on May 18 (Annual Michigan Recycling Coalition Conference
in Detroit)

5. Tues, May 25, Community composting opportunities, teaching others
on composting- Showcase of groups using volunteers and optional
student presentations. 12 volunteer hours required for master
composter certification.

Guest Speakers include:
Trey Rogers - Michigan State University Professor
Sarah Archer - Iris Waste Diversion Specialist, LLC"