Composting Workshops

Free Compost Workshops

Learn the why, what and how of home composting.  Compostables make up 34% of the materials that go into landfills. Composting is easy and rewarding, and it isn’t just for gardeners! Composting is a step everyone can take to reduce their carbon foot print. Attend a free workshop and start diverting kitchen scraps and yard waste while producing a nutrient rich soil amendment. Composting is nature’s way to recycle.

2024 Compost Workshop schedule

The Compost Workshop Registration form can be found here.

2024 Home Composting Workshops 

  • Saturday, March 9 at the Missouri United Methodist Church from 1-2 p.m.
  • Wednesday, April 24 at the Columbia Public Library from 6-7 p.m. 
  • Saturday, May 11 at the Columbia Farmers Market from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
  • Saturday, May 11 at the Columbia Farmers Market from 11 a.m.- 12 p.m.
  • Saturday, June 8 at Capen Park from 11 a.m.- 12 p.m. Home Composting 101
  • Tuesday, August 13 at the Britt Hall Community Garden/Fire Station #8 from 6-7 p.m.

2024 Bokashi Fermentation Composting Workshops

  • Tuesday, May 7 at Capen Park from 6-7 p.m.

For more information contact Jody Cook at [email protected]create new email or 573.874.6271opens phone dialer.

To schedule a Compost or Waste Reduction/Recycling Workshop specific to a group, please contact Jody.  A minimum of eight attendees is required.

Home composting resources

Become a Compost Instructor!

Volunteers make it happen!  City of Columbia volunteers teach the basics of composting at the workshops.

It’s easy to become a compost trainer! Composting experience is helpful, but not necessary.  Training is provided.