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Compost 101 Workshop

• Thursday, October 2, 2025, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Have you been wanting to start composting, or maybe you are an active composter and want to make your pile work more efficiently? Join us at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua for a hands-on composting workshop on Thursday, October 2nd from 6:00pm to 7:00pm.

In this workshop, have Natural Resources Educator Eliza Hensel, will demonstrate how to build a successful compost pile and discuss compost maintenance methods. The first and 25 attendees will go home with a free compost bin! Through this class, participants will learn the process of composting, how to use different compost feedstocks, understanding the microbial action within a healthy compost pile as well as how to construct a well-balanced pile. In the second half of the class, there will be a hands-on demonstration and the opportunity to build a compost pile together. Participants are highly encouraged to bring their own compostable materials from home to the workshop.

This workshop will be held at the CCE Chautauqua office at the JCC Carnahan Center, 525 Falconer Street, Jamestown, NY 14701. RSVP’s are requested but not required. To RSVP, or to learn more or request accommodations, please call 716-664-9502 ext. 203 or email chautauquaag@cornell.edu.

These workshops are one of many programs offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension. CCE is a community based educational organization, affiliated with Cornell University, County Government, the NYS SUNY system, and the federal government through the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. For more information, call 716-664-9502 or visit our website at www.cce.cornell.edu/chautauqua. 

Fee

Free to Attend

Location

JCC Carnahan Center
241 James Ave
Jamestown, NY 14701

Last updated September 11, 2025