Composting workshop

HALIFAX - On Saturday, September 18, from 2 to 3:30 pm, Windham Solid Waste Management District will provide a winter composting workshop at Halifax Community Hall, 20 Brook Road.
Workshop topics will include tips for composting food scraps and discouraging wildlife from compost; autumn preparation for winter composting; pros and cons of different compost systems, such as bins, tumblers, and piles; where to put a compost area; tools, insulation, and other tips; winter care of compost; indoor composting; and other options to keep food scraps out of the landfill.
The workshop will include a demonstration of compost tumblers, bins, and tools.
This event, co-sponsored by the Halifax Conservation Commission, is free and open to all. The Halifax Community Hall will be open to use the bathroom, which is wheelchair accessible
The rain date is Saturday, September 25, from 2 to 3:30 pm. If rain seems likely on the afternoon of September 18 check https://www.facebook.com/halifaxvtconserv/ for updates.For more information go to https://windhamsolidwaste.org/project-c-o-w-composting-organic-waste/.