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Composting 101: Chemistry with Composting (Part 2)
Let’s take your composting skills to the next level…
Join DC Greens for a 2-part series on how to start your own compost at home using common household items! In part 2, learn why and how browns, greens, water, and air are the secret ingredients to the lasagna of life! This class will cover temperature, tools, and common errors that can all be dealt with within the household.
This class is free and beginner-friendly. No prior composting experience is necessary.
Children 8+ are welcome if accompanied by an adult 25 or older. Registration is required.
About The Instructor
Bec Klayman (she/her) is The Well Community Ambassador for DC Greens, where she focuses on compost education and community involvement. Composting is a simple way to dive into sustainability without disrupting one’s lifestyle, and Klayman is excited to introduce community members to different methods of composting, build their confidence to compost on their own, and share the nutritious outcome to aspiring urban gardeners. Klayman brings five years’ experience in public health and food access field to her role. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Public Health and Environmental Sustainability at The College of Charleston and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Environmental and Sustainability Policy at The George Washington University. Her passion for sustainable agriculture and educational outreach began while volunteering in urban community gardens in South Carolina. Klayman counts it a privilege to foster the connection between the built world and the natural world and is excited to bring her enthusiasm to DC Greens community.
