The Nature of Things

The class you’ve been waiting for: How to compost!

June

One of the secrets to growing healthy plants and vegetables is having great soil.

One of the best ways to achieve great soil — and help reduce the amount of food scrapes you send to the landfill — is to start a compost pile. Less stuff for the landfill means fewer trips by the garbage truck, which amounts to lower fuel consumption and less air pollution.

Get skilled in composting when the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland presents free one-hour classes. Participation is limited to Rockland residents, so you’ll need to bring proof of residency to the class. A driver’s license or a utility bill will do.

Here’s the schedule:

• 7 p.m. June 16, at the Cornell Cooperative Extension, 10 Patriot Hills Lane, Stony Point.
• Noon June 29, at the Cooperative Extension.
For more information or to register, call environmental educator Jeff Geller at jag237@cornell.edu or 845-429-7085, Ext. 125.

This entry was posted on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008 at 6:30 am by Laura Incalcaterra.
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