NEIGHBORHOOD COMPOSTING 101

A blended offering of online and hands-on learning that is designed to prepare you to compost successfully, for yourself, your family and for an entire neighborhood.

LESSONS 1 & 2

Video Episode 1
Bin Designs | Tools |Ingredients| Scrap Collection​ Methods

Video Episode 2
Build a Pile | Turn a Pile | The Story In Temperatures | Show & Tell : Temperatures, Steam, Fungi, Critters

LESSON 3

Schedule an in-person visit at a compost hub. Work alongside the hub manager or observe from a distance. Take home mulch and compost starter to build your first pile.​
Offered only on Saturdays and Sundays from 9-11 am at Ocean View Growing Grounds and San Carlos Community Garden. Sessions will need to be booked in advance through our online scheduler.

ONGOING HAND HOLDING & TROUBLESHOOTING

Drop in at any community compost hub during working hours for in-person troubleshooting, to pickup mulch or compost starter. Support also provided over email and through an online library.

COURSE COMPLETION

Bring us a sample of the finished compost from your first batch to receive a Food2Soil Tshirt or cap to officially conclude the program.

Take it up a level and apply to join the Soil Farmer program.
Participants will receive an email with a link to the course materials ​within 24 hours of registration.

WORM CRAFTERS

Build a worm bin and learn how to compost on your patio or balcony with the help of worms. ​
They'll turn your kitchen scraps into beautiful, rich compost which you can use to nourish your garden.
It is a great family activity for adults and kids, alike. 

​We'll provide a complete worm composting kit and walk you through the steps of how to build your worm bin. We'll also provide ongoing hand holding and troubleshooting through our proprietary Worm Crafters app for as long as you need it.
We recommend keeping your worm bin outdoors. A shaded spot in your backyard, balcony or patio is a great place. ​You can also keep your worm bin in your garage.
WORM KIT IS AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP FROM ONE OF THESE LOCATIONS
Select location at checkout. You will receive an email when your worm kit is ready for pickup. Allow 2 business days between registration and order fulfillment.
  • 1224 N. Fig Street, Escondido, CA 92026 (Anytime)
  • 4540 Ocean View Blvd, San Diego, CA 92113 (Saturdays 9-11 am only)
  • 13326 Via Santillana, San Diego, CA 92129 (Anytime)​

REGISTRATION INCLUDES

  • A pre-drilled, 12 gallon tote (dimensions 21.75*15.4*12.5). Provides approximately 2 sq ft of surface area for composting.​
  • Finished compost to use as bedding.
  • Worms, cocoons and castings to populate the worm box (~ 2lbs).
  • A worm care guide.
  • Instructional videos on how to build your bin, worm anatomy, worm bin ecosystem, seperating worms from their castings and harvesting worms.​​​
  • Ongoing support via the Worm Crafting App which you will download on your phone. You can also stop by the community compost hub during work hours (after Covid restrictions end) to see the worm farm and get advice/troubleshoot your personal worm bin.

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Follow this step by step guide to successful backyard composting