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SUMMARY:Intro to Composting - Ulster Library
DESCRIPTION:This class has been canceled\nIntro to Composting!\nSaturday\, May 30th 2026\n11 AM – 12:30 PM\nTown of Ulster Public Library\n860 Ulster Ave\nKingston\, NY\n\nWe’re Celebrating Compost Awareness Week!\n\nCompost Happens! You don’t have to be an expert to be successful at backyard composting; you just need to learn a few basic tips and tricks to get cooking. It’s science; but it’s not rocket science!\nJoin the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency’s Recycling Outreach Team for a community conversation about Home Composting Basics. This free workshop is designed for composters who are exploring the different options and methods. The class will introduce the benefits of home composting and the principles of how to do it correctly (balancing browns and greens\, avoiding animals\, maintenance tips and more). Then\, participants will learn the pros and cons when comparing different bins to find the perfect option no matter your situation. This class will also cover all the ways you can use finished compost to boost your garden’s soil health. It’s Compost Awareness Week! Let’s Feed the Soil that Feeds Us! \nClass size is limited and participants must pre-register. Register by clicking the button below!  \nAccessibility: There is a large parking lot in the back and ADA accessible spaces across from the front door. There is also handicap parking and we are located on one floor with no steps. \n\nWe strive to offer equal program opportunities. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact APEO@UCRRA.ORG or 845-336-3336.\n\nAbout ICAW: International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) is the compost industry’s largest\, most far-reaching education and awareness campaign\, celebrated worldwide each year during the first full week of May. The mission is simple but powerful: bring people together to share the benefits of composting organics and using compost to build healthier soil. From the fall poster contest to thousands of events and activities during the week\, ICAW inspires action at every level. Communities\, schools\, governments\, and businesses host celebrations highlighting all types of composting\, from small backyard efforts to large-scale commercial operations\, showing that everyone can play a part in creating a more sustainable future.  In 2024\, Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger declared the first week of May to be Compost Awareness Week! Visit NYSAR3’s New York Compost Awareness Week page for more information about local programs\, events\, and initiatives. \n2026 Theme: Compost! Feed the Soil that Feeds Us! Each year\, a new theme for ICAW is chosen. The 2026 theme is Feed the Soil that Feeds Us! Soil is the foundation of life. It grows the food we eat\, filters the water we drink\, and sustains the biodiversity that keeps our ecosystems in balance. Yet soil is also one of our most threatened resources\, with erosion\, top soil & nutrient depletion\, and contamination endangering its health worldwide. This theme highlights the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) as the anchor. This year’s theme ties directly to UN SDG 15: Life on Land\, reinforcing that protecting and restoring soil is a global priority and one of the most impactful ways we can care for the planet. When we apply high quality compost\, we are investing in the health of our soil\, ensuring it continues to provide the food\, clean water\, and resilience that all life depends on. \nThis year’s winner of the ICAW 2026 Poster Contest is Endurance Oye of Mowe\, Ogun State\, Nigeria. “Inspired by what he calls the “quiet intelligence of nature\,” Endurance’s work reflects how the earth transforms what we discard into nourishment and new life. Growing up close to the land\, he observed firsthand how fallen leaves\, food scraps\, and organic matter return to the soil and fuel renewal. His winning poster visually tells this story through layered soil scenes that reveal decomposition\, microbial activity\, nutrient formation\, and plants reaching toward the light—illustrating composting as a living\, breathing cycle of resilience and transformation.” \nShare This Story!  \n 
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/intro-to-composting-ulster-library/
LOCATION:Town of Ulster Library\, 860 Ulster Avenue\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,Seminar,UCRRA Classes
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SUMMARY:Intro to Composting - Rosendale Library
DESCRIPTION:Intro to Composting!\nMonday\, May 11th 2026\n5PM – 6:30PM\nRosendale Library\n264 Main St.\nRosendale\, NY\n\nWe’re Celebrating Compost Awareness Week (ICAW)!\n\nCompost Happens! You don’t have to be an expert to be successful at backyard composting; you just need to learn a few basic tips and tricks to get cooking. It’s science; but it’s not rocket science!\n\nJoin the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency’s Recycling Outreach Team for a community conversation about Home Composting Basics. This free workshop is designed for composters who are exploring the different options and methods. The class will introduce the benefits of home composting and the principles of how to do it correctly (balancing browns and greens\, avoiding animals\, maintenance tips and more). Then\, participants will learn the pros and cons when comparing different bins to find the perfect option no matter your situation. This class will also cover all the ways you can use finished compost to boost your garden’s soil health. It’s Compost Awareness Week! Let’s Feed the Soil that Feeds Us! This class will be hosted by Master Composter-Master Recycler Elisa Zazzera  from the UCRRA’s Recycling Outreach Team. \n\n\n\nClass size is limited and participants must pre-register. Register by clicking the button below! \nSign Up HEREAccessibility: The Rosendale Library is ADA compliant. \n\nWe strive to offer equal program opportunities. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact APEO@UCRRA.ORG or 845-336-3336.\n\n\n\n\nAbout ICAW: International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) is the compost industry’s largest\, most far-reaching education and awareness campaign\, celebrated worldwide each year during the first full week of May. The mission is simple but powerful: bring people together to share the benefits of composting organics and using compost to build healthier soil. From the fall poster contest to thousands of events and activities during the week\, ICAW inspires action at every level. Communities\, schools\, governments\, and businesses host celebrations highlighting all types of composting\, from small backyard efforts to large-scale commercial operations\, showing that everyone can play a part in creating a more sustainable future.  In 2024\, Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger declared the first week of May to be Compost Awareness Week! Visit NYSAR3’s New York Compost Awareness Week page for more information about local programs\, events\, and initiatives. \n2026 Theme: Compost! Feed the Soil that Feeds Us! Each year\, a new theme for ICAW is chosen. The 2026 theme is Feed the Soil that Feeds Us! Soil is the foundation of life. It grows the food we eat\, filters the water we drink\, and sustains the biodiversity that keeps our ecosystems in balance. Yet soil is also one of our most threatened resources\, with erosion\, top soil & nutrient depletion\, and contamination endangering its health worldwide. This theme highlights the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) as the anchor. This year’s theme ties directly to UN SDG 15: Life on Land\, reinforcing that protecting and restoring soil is a global priority and one of the most impactful ways we can care for the planet. When we apply high quality compost\, we are investing in the health of our soil\, ensuring it continues to provide the food\, clean water\, and resilience that all life depends on. \nThis year’s winner of the ICAW 2026 Poster Contest is Endurance Oye of Mowe\, Ogun State\, Nigeria. “Inspired by what he calls the “quiet intelligence of nature\,” Endurance’s work reflects how the earth transforms what we discard into nourishment and new life. Growing up close to the land\, he observed firsthand how fallen leaves\, food scraps\, and organic matter return to the soil and fuel renewal. His winning poster visually tells this story through layered soil scenes that reveal decomposition\, microbial activity\, nutrient formation\, and plants reaching toward the light—illustrating composting as a living\, breathing cycle of resilience and transformation.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare This Story!  \n 
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/intro-to-composting-rosendale-library/
LOCATION:Rosendale Library\, 264 Main Street\, Rosendale\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,Seminar,UCRRA Classes
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SUMMARY:Intro to Composting - Marlboro Free Library
DESCRIPTION:Intro to Composting!\nThursday\, May 7th 2026\n6PM – 7:30PM\nMarlborough Community Center\n1520 Route 9W\nMarlboro\, NY\n\nWe’re Celebrating Compost Awareness Week (ICAW)!\nCompost Happens! You don’t have to be an expert to be successful at backyard composting; you just need to learn a few basic tips and tricks to get cooking. It’s science; but it’s not rocket science!\n\n\nJoin the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency’s Recycling Outreach Team for a community conversation about Home Composting Basics. This free workshop is designed for composters who are exploring the different options and methods. The class will introduce the benefits of home composting and the principles of how to do it correctly (balancing browns and greens\, avoiding animals\, maintenance tips and more). Then\, participants will learn the pros and cons when comparing different bins to find the perfect option no matter your situation. This class will also cover all the ways you can use finished compost to boost your garden’s soil health. It’s Compost Awareness Week! Let’s Feed the Soil that Feeds Us! This class will be hosted by Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability with the UCRRA’s Recycling Outreach Team.\n\nClass size is limited and participants must pre-register. Register by clicking the button below! \nSign Up HEREAccessibility: The Marlborough Community Center is ADA accessible. \nWe strive to offer equal program opportunities. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact APEO@UCRRA.ORG or 845-336-3336.\n\n\n\n\nAbout ICAW: International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) is the compost industry’s largest\, most far-reaching education and awareness campaign\, celebrated worldwide each year during the first full week of May. The mission is simple but powerful: bring people together to share the benefits of composting organics and using compost to build healthier soil. From the fall poster contest to thousands of events and activities during the week\, ICAW inspires action at every level. Communities\, schools\, governments\, and businesses host celebrations highlighting all types of composting\, from small backyard efforts to large-scale commercial operations\, showing that everyone can play a part in creating a more sustainable future.  In 2024\, Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger declared the first week of May to be Compost Awareness Week! Visit NYSAR3’s New York Compost Awareness Week page for more information about local programs\, events\, and initiatives. \n2026 Theme: Compost! Feed the Soil that Feeds Us! Each year\, a new theme for ICAW is chosen. The 2026 theme is Feed the Soil that Feeds Us! Soil is the foundation of life. It grows the food we eat\, filters the water we drink\, and sustains the biodiversity that keeps our ecosystems in balance. Yet soil is also one of our most threatened resources\, with erosion\, top soil & nutrient depletion\, and contamination endangering its health worldwide. This theme highlights the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) as the anchor. This year’s theme ties directly to UN SDG 15: Life on Land\, reinforcing that protecting and restoring soil is a global priority and one of the most impactful ways we can care for the planet. When we apply high quality compost\, we are investing in the health of our soil\, ensuring it continues to provide the food\, clean water\, and resilience that all life depends on. \nThis year’s winner of the ICAW 2026 Poster Contest is Endurance Oye of Mowe\, Ogun State\, Nigeria. “Inspired by what he calls the “quiet intelligence of nature\,” Endurance’s work reflects how the earth transforms what we discard into nourishment and new life. Growing up close to the land\, he observed firsthand how fallen leaves\, food scraps\, and organic matter return to the soil and fuel renewal. His winning poster visually tells this story through layered soil scenes that reveal decomposition\, microbial activity\, nutrient formation\, and plants reaching toward the light—illustrating composting as a living\, breathing cycle of resilience and transformation.” \n\nShare This Story!  \n 
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/intro-to-composting-marlboro-free-library/
LOCATION:Marlborough Community Center\, 1520 Route 9W\, Marlborough\, New York\, 12542
CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,Seminar,UCRRA Classes
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SUMMARY:Intro to Composting - Kingston Library
DESCRIPTION:Intro to Composting!\nTuesday\, May 5th 2026\n6:30PM – 8PM\nKingston Library\n61 Crown Street\nKingston\, NY\n\nWe’re Celebrating Compost Awareness Week (ICAW)!\n\nCompost Happens! You don’t have to be an expert to be successful at backyard composting; you just need to learn a few basic tips and tricks to get cooking. It’s science; but it’s not rocket science!\n\nJoin the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency’s Recycling Outreach Team for a community conversation about Home Composting Basics. This free workshop is designed for composters who are exploring the different options and methods. The class will introduce the benefits of home composting and the principles of how to do it correctly (balancing browns and greens\, avoiding animals\, maintenance tips and more). Then\, participants will learn the pros and cons when comparing different bins to find the perfect option no matter your situation. This class will also cover all the ways you can use finished compost to boost your garden’s soil health. It’s Compost Awareness Week! Let’s Feed the Soil that Feeds Us! his class will be hosted by Eva Barnett\, Recycling Educator with the UCRRA’s Recycling Outreach Team. \n\n\n\nClass size is limited and participants must pre-register. Register by clicking the button below! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up HEREAccessibility: The Kingston Library strives to ensure its website and buildings are fully accessible in support of our mission to provide valuable resources and services to all library users. If you have questions\, comments\, or encounter any difficulty in using our site\, please contact director@kingstonlbrary.org or call us at 845.339.4260 x14.While the Library is renovating its Franklin Street location (2023-2026)\, it will be temporarily located in a space that may not meet the standards outlined below. The renovation includes design elements for greater accessibility. \n\nWe strive to offer equal program opportunities. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact APEO@UCRRA.ORG or 845-336-3336.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout ICAW: International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) is the compost industry’s largest\, most far-reaching education and awareness campaign\, celebrated worldwide each year during the first full week of May. The mission is simple but powerful: bring people together to share the benefits of composting organics and using compost to build healthier soil. From the fall poster contest to thousands of events and activities during the week\, ICAW inspires action at every level. Communities\, schools\, governments\, and businesses host celebrations highlighting all types of composting\, from small backyard efforts to large-scale commercial operations\, showing that everyone can play a part in creating a more sustainable future.  In 2024\, Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger declared the first week of May to be Compost Awareness Week! Visit NYSAR3’s New York Compost Awareness Week page for more information about local programs\, events\, and initiatives. \n2026 Theme: Compost! Feed the Soil that Feeds Us! Each year\, a new theme for ICAW is chosen. The 2026 theme is Feed the Soil that Feeds Us! Soil is the foundation of life. It grows the food we eat\, filters the water we drink\, and sustains the biodiversity that keeps our ecosystems in balance. Yet soil is also one of our most threatened resources\, with erosion\, top soil & nutrient depletion\, and contamination endangering its health worldwide. This theme highlights the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) as the anchor. This year’s theme ties directly to UN SDG 15: Life on Land\, reinforcing that protecting and restoring soil is a global priority and one of the most impactful ways we can care for the planet. When we apply high quality compost\, we are investing in the health of our soil\, ensuring it continues to provide the food\, clean water\, and resilience that all life depends on. \nThis year’s winner of the ICAW 2026 Poster Contest is Endurance Oye of Mowe\, Ogun State\, Nigeria. “Inspired by what he calls the “quiet intelligence of nature\,” Endurance’s work reflects how the earth transforms what we discard into nourishment and new life. Growing up close to the land\, he observed firsthand how fallen leaves\, food scraps\, and organic matter return to the soil and fuel renewal. His winning poster visually tells this story through layered soil scenes that reveal decomposition\, microbial activity\, nutrient formation\, and plants reaching toward the light—illustrating composting as a living\, breathing cycle of resilience and transformation.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare This Story!  \n 
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/intro-to-composting-kingston-library/
LOCATION:Kingston Library\, Temp. Location 61 Crown St\, Kingston\, NY
CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,Seminar,UCRRA Classes
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SUMMARY:Intro to Composting - Hurley Library
DESCRIPTION:Intro to Composting!\nMonday\, May 4th 2026\n5 PM – 6:30 PM\nHurley Library\n48 Main Street\nHurley\, NY\nCompost Happens! You don’t have to be an expert to be successful at backyard composting; you just need to learn a few basic tips and tricks to get cooking. It’s science; but it’s not rocket science! Join the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency’s Recycling Outreach Team for a community conversation about Home Composting Basics. This free workshop is designed for composters who are exploring the different options and methods. The class will introduce the benefits of home composting and the principles of how to do it correctly (balancing browns and greens\, avoiding animals\, maintenance tips and more). Then\, participants will learn the pros and cons when comparing different bins to find the perfect option no matter your situation. This class will also cover all the ways you can use finished compost to boost your garden’s soil health. It’s Compost Awareness Week! Let’s Feed the Soil that Feeds Us! This class will be hosted by Master Composter-Master Recycler Elisa Zazzera from the UCRRA’s Recycling Outreach Team.\n\nClass size is limited and participants must pre-register. Register by clicking the button below! \nSign Up HEREAccessibility: The Hurley Library is a single-story building with a ramped walkway leading to the front entrance. While the entrance does not have automatic doors\, the door is lightweight and easy to open. The building includes a drive-through window (a remnant of its former use as a bank)\, as well as a side parking lot with two designated handicap accessible parking spaces. A community room is located at the rear of the building\, where seating will be arranged with appropriate spacing for viewing the projector screen. \nWe strive to offer equal program opportunities. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact APEO@UCRRA.ORG or 845-336-3336.\nWe’re Celebrating Compost Awareness Week!\n\nAbout ICAW: International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) is the compost industry’s largest\, most far-reaching education and awareness campaign\, celebrated worldwide each year during the first full week of May. The mission is simple but powerful: bring people together to share the benefits of composting organics and using compost to build healthier soil. From the fall poster contest to thousands of events and activities during the week\, ICAW inspires action at every level. Communities\, schools\, governments\, and businesses host celebrations highlighting all types of composting\, from small backyard efforts to large-scale commercial operations\, showing that everyone can play a part in creating a more sustainable future.  In 2024\, Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger declared the first week of May to be Compost Awareness Week! Visit NYSAR3’s New York Compost Awareness Week page for more information about local programs\, events\, and initiatives. \n2026 Theme: Compost! Feed the Soil that Feeds Us! Each year\, a new theme for ICAW is chosen. The 2026 theme is Feed the Soil that Feeds Us! Soil is the foundation of life. It grows the food we eat\, filters the water we drink\, and sustains the biodiversity that keeps our ecosystems in balance. Yet soil is also one of our most threatened resources\, with erosion\, top soil & nutrient depletion\, and contamination endangering its health worldwide. This theme highlights the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) as the anchor. This year’s theme ties directly to UN SDG 15: Life on Land\, reinforcing that protecting and restoring soil is a global priority and one of the most impactful ways we can care for the planet. When we apply high quality compost\, we are investing in the health of our soil\, ensuring it continues to provide the food\, clean water\, and resilience that all life depends on. \nThis year’s winner of the ICAW 2026 Poster Contest is Endurance Oye of Mowe\, Ogun State\, Nigeria. “Inspired by what he calls the “quiet intelligence of nature\,” Endurance’s work reflects how the earth transforms what we discard into nourishment and new life. Growing up close to the land\, he observed firsthand how fallen leaves\, food scraps\, and organic matter return to the soil and fuel renewal. His winning poster visually tells this story through layered soil scenes that reveal decomposition\, microbial activity\, nutrient formation\, and plants reaching toward the light—illustrating composting as a living\, breathing cycle of resilience and transformation.” \n\nShare This Story!  \n 
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/intro-to-composting-hurley-library/
LOCATION:Hurley Library\, 48 Main St\,\, Hurley\, NY\, 12443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,Seminar,UCRRA Classes
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SUMMARY:Home Composting Demonstration Day!
DESCRIPTION:Home Composting Demonstration Day!\nSaturday\, May 2nd 2026\n2:30 PM – 4:00 PM\nUCRRA Main Office\n999 Flatbush Road\, Kingston NY\nJoin UCRRA’s Recycling Outreach Team in the  outdoor home composting demonstration garden! This program is a hybrid instructional class with a guided tour component\, taking participants through each step of the composting process with hands-on demonstrations. The guided tour will highlight the various home composting methods and bin options\, comparing the pros/cons of compost tumblers\, enclosed bins\, three bin systems\, vermicomposting\, and more! Our educators will help participants learn about all the composting options so they can find their best option! \nClass size is limited and participants must pre-register. Register by clicking the button below and we will see you in the garden!  \nSign Up HEREAccessibility: This is an outdoor event. Accessible parking is available and the garden is a short walk (approximately 75 feet) from the parking area. The garden terrain is gravel rock and there are picnic benches available for seating. Accessible bathrooms are available indoors (Main Office\, first floor). Social distancing and use of face masks are encouraged but not required. \nWe strive to offer equal program opportunities. Educational resources in Spanish are available by request. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability\, at APEO@UCRRA.ORG  or 845-336-0600. \nShare This Story!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/home-composting-demonstration-day-26/
LOCATION:UCRRA\, 999 Flatbush Road\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,Seminar,UCRRA Classes
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SUMMARY:Climate Smart Composting (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Climate Smart Composting:\nReducing Emissions from Food Waste & Building Healthy Soils for Resiliency\nThursday March 5th\, 2026\n6:00 PM – 7:30 PM\nVirtual via ZOOM\nwith Climate Smart Rochester\nComposting is a powerful community strategy for reducing the greenhouse gas emissions associated with our wastes. This virtual workshop will introduce the benefits of composting and various steps that municipalities can take to pursue or enhance community-scale composting. Learn about the waste-climate connection\, the factors contributing to food loss and food waste\, the award-winning UCRRA Organics Recovery Facility\, and other local composting options. This presentation will also cover some basic principles behind how using finished compost improves soil health. \nThis free\, virtual workshop is ideal for adults who want to learn about community-scale composting solutions. Food is too good to waste! Join us and learn how you can help rethink waste in your Town. This program will be presented by Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability at Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency. \nPlease pre-register for this class at the link below. \nSign Up Now!Inclusive\, accessible classrooms are important to us. UCRRA strives to offer equal program opportunities. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact APEO@UCRRA.ORG or 845-336-3336. \nShare This Event! 
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/climate-smart-composting-rochester-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual via ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Composting,Reduce,Seminar,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T080000
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SUMMARY:National Skip the Straw Day
DESCRIPTION:We’re celebrating National Skip the Straw Day with a free swag give-a-way! Stop by the UCRRA Main Office on Friday\, February 27th to claim a free\, reusable\, stainless steel gift\, compliments of the Recycling Outreach Team. We’ll have bottles\, utensil kits\, and straws to give away while supplies last. Limit 1 swag item per visitor. Grab a free item\, browse our educational media in our front lobby and let us help you get one step closer to reducing single use disposable plastics. \nNo appointment necessary – walk-ins welcome! \nNational Skip the Straw Day is an event held the fourth Friday of every February to raise awareness about how many straws end up as litter and how these straws ultimately affect our environment. According to National Today\, Skip the Straw Day was created by a group of young activists in Whitehall\, Michigan in 2017. The teenage activists called themselves “The Coral Keepers” and established Skip the Straw Day in response to the state of plastic pollution on the planet and the damaging effects of plastic waste on creatures in the world’s largest oceans.  \nLearn more about Ulster County’s Skip the Straw Law here.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare This Event! 
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/skip-the-straw-day-2026/
LOCATION:UCRRA\, 999 Flatbush Road\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Composting,Reduce,Seminar,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T180000
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SUMMARY:Indoor & Cold Weather Composting Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Composting slows in colder weather. Learn some helpful tips to keep your outdoor compost pile “cooking” even in the colder months! Participants will learn about two methods of Indoor Composting: Vermicomposting (composting with worms) and Bokashi (anaerobic composting with a microbial accelerator). These methods are not only great for cold weather composting\, but they’re useful tools for composting all year round whether you live in a small space\, an apartment\, or in a group settings. By learning the basics and a few simple tips and tricks\, anyone can be successful at these methods of indoor composting. This workshop will explain everything you need to know to get started. Come join us to learn about the wacky world of worms and microbes and these interesting and advanced methods of composting! \nPlease pre-register (linked below) to reserve your seat in this class. \nAccessibility: The Saugerties Library is fully accessible with two dedicated accessible parking spots\, automatic entrance doors\, and an elevator leading down to the Community Room where the class will be held. Accessible bathrooms are available on this lower level as well. The community room is equipped with a large display screen and a microphone that allows for amplification of the speaker’s voices. Reserved seating is available upon request for anyone who may have special needs. Library staff will work with any community member to accommodate them to the best of our capabilities. All are welcome to our programs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSIGN UP NOW!Cold Weather & Indoor Composting Seminar\nMonday November 3rd 2025\n6PM-7:30PM\nSaugerties Public Library\n91 Washington Avenue\nSaugerties\, NY 12477
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/indoor-cold-weather-composting-seminar/
LOCATION:Saugerties Public Library\, 91 Washington Ave\,\, Saugerties\,\, NY\, 12477
CATEGORIES:Composting,Seminar,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T160000
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SUMMARY:Chamber of Commerce - Buy Local Expo
DESCRIPTION:Come Visit Our Booth at the\nBuy Local Expo\nWednesday\, September 10th 2025\n12:00 – 4:00 PM\nDiamond Mills Hotel & Conference Center\n25 South Partition St.\, Saugerties\, NY\nPresented by the Ulster County Chamber of Commerce\, the Buy Local Expo showcases some of the best businesses in the Ulster County Region – with 50+ exhibitors! This event is open to the public\, with free admission and free parking. Stop by the UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team Booth to learn about our STA Certified\, Grow Ulster Green compost that we offer in bulk and in 1 cubic foot bags! Our compost is made locally and sustainably in Kingston! UCRRA offers composting and recycling programs for local businesses\, among many other services. Stop by our “Ask the Experts” booth to learn more about backyard composting\, local food scrap drop off programs\, how to reduce food waste\, and other recycling topics! \nLearn more about the event here.  \nAbout the Chamber of Commerce \nThe Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce\, headquartered in Kingston\, NY\, is the region’s leading business advocacy organization. We support our approximately 1\,000 members through business-to-business connections and consistently providing opportunities and resources to help our members grow and thrive. The Ulster Chamber is a leader in developing and advancing business growth and expansion\, with an emphasis on promoting our member businesses\, who value and appreciate strength in numbers. We provide the leadership\, dynamic programs and business advocacy that makes us\, the Voice and Choice of Businesses in the Ulster County Region. \nShare This Story!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/chamber-of-commerce-buy-local-25-expo/
LOCATION:Diamond Mills\, 25 South Partition Street\, Saugerties\, NY
CATEGORIES:Composting,Seminar,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T150000
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SUMMARY:Eco-Friendly Home! DIY Cleaners & More (Pine Hill)
DESCRIPTION:Eco Friendly Home: DIY Cleaners & More\nWednesday\, May 28th 2025\n1:00 – 3:00 PM\nPine Hill Community Center\n287 Main Street Pine Hill\, NY 12467\nWe all have favorite household products that we rely on because they work well. It could be anything from a preferred cleaner to a preferred toothpaste. Some of the brands and products we’ve grown to love contain chemicals that don’t love us back. Bleach\, ammonia\, and oven cleaners are examples of chemical cleaning agents that can irritate our skin\, eyes\, and respiratory tract. Some beauty products also contain fragrances and chemicals whose health risks are still unknown. Many of these products are also classified as Hazardous Waste and require safe disposal. \nAlthough eco-friendly alternatives are becoming more widely available in stores\, you can easily make your own at home with very simple and low-cost ingredients! Curious? Join us at our Eco-Friendly Home workshop to learn how to make your own products that are better for the environment\, your health\, and your wallet! \nThis class will be hosted in-person by Eva Barnett\, UCRRA’s Recycling Educator\, in collaboration with the Pine Hill Community Center. After a short presentation with several demos\, participants will leave with their own recipes and DIY Products. All class materials are provided. \nSign up Now!\nAccessibility: This class will take place indoors on the ground floor of the Community Center. The facility is wheelchair accessible. Reserved seating is available by request; please contact Eva Barnett at EBAR@UCRRA.ORG. Please note: the use of face masks is optional at the Community Center. \nWe strive to offer equal program opportunities. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact EBAR@UCRRA.ORG or 845-336-3336. \n\nShare This Story!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/eco-friendly-home-2025/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Community Center\, 287 Main Street\, Pine Hill\, NY\, 12467
CATEGORIES:Reduce,Reuse,Seminar,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T140000
DTSTAMP:20260603T230352
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T173633Z
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SUMMARY:Indoor & Cold Weather Composting Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Composting slows in colder weather. Learn some helpful tips to keep your outdoor compost pile “cooking” even in the colder months! Participants will learn about two methods of Indoor Composting: Vermicomposting (composting with worms) and Bokashi (anaerobic composting with a microbial accelerator). These methods are not only great for cold weather composting\, but they’re useful tools for composting all year round whether you live in a small space\, an apartment\, or in a group settings. By learning the basics and a few simple tips and tricks\, anyone can be successful at these methods of indoor composting. This workshop will explain everything you need to know to get started. Come join us to learn about the wacky world of worms and microbes and these interesting and advanced methods of composting! \nPlease pre-register (linked below) to reserve your seat in this class. \nAccessibility: The Town of New Paltz Community Center does not provide accessibility as prescribed by the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act. The Center does offer a ground-floor meeting area\, accessible parking spaces\, and is accessible from the parking area to the front doors. The front doors are not automated. For assistance entering the building\, please contact the Community Center at 845-255-2512. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSIGN UP NOW!Cold Weather & Indoor Composting Seminar\nSaturday March 29th 2025\n12PM-2PM\nNew Paltz Community Center\n3 Veterans Dr\, New Paltz\, NY
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/indoor-cold-weather-composting-seminar-2025/
LOCATION:New Paltz Community Center\, 3 Veterans Drive\, New Paltz\, NY\, 12561
CATEGORIES:Composting,Seminar,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T230352
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T124602Z
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SUMMARY:Chamber of Commerce - Buy Local Expo
DESCRIPTION:Come Visit Our Booth at the\nBuy Local Expo\nWednesday\, September 18th 2024\n12:00 – 4:00 PM\nDiamond Mills Hotel & Conference Center\n25 South Partition St.\, Saugerties\, NY\nPresented by the Ulster County Chamber of Commerce\, the Buy Local Expo showcases some of the best businesses in the Ulster County Region – with 50+ exhibitors! This event is open to the public\, with free admission and free parking. Stop by the UCRRA Outreach Booth to learn about our STA Certified\, Grow Ulster Green compost that we offer in bulk and in 1 cubic foot bags! \nLearn more about the event here.  \nAbout the Chamber of Commerce \nThe Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce\, headquartered in Kingston\, NY\, is the region’s leading business advocacy organization. We support our approximately 1\,000 members through business-to-business connections and consistently providing opportunities and resources to help our members grow and thrive. The Ulster Chamber is a leader in developing and advancing business growth and expansion\, with an emphasis on promoting our member businesses\, who value and appreciate strength in numbers. We provide the leadership\, dynamic programs and business advocacy that makes us\, the Voice and Choice of Businesses in the Ulster County Region. \nShare This Story!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/chamber-of-commerce-buy-local-expo-2024/
LOCATION:Diamond Mills\, 25 South Partition Street\, Saugerties\, NY
CATEGORIES:Composting,Seminar,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T180000
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SUMMARY:Eco-Friendly Home! DIY Cleaners & More (Highland Public Library)
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 14th\, 2024\n5:00 PM – 6:00 PM\nHighland Public Library\n14 Elting Place\, Highland\, NY 12528\nSign up Now!We all have favorite household products that we rely on because they work well. It could be anything from a preferred cleaner to a preferred toothpaste. Some of the brands and products we’ve grown to love contain chemicals that don’t love us back. Bleach\, ammonia\, and oven cleaners are examples of chemical cleaning agents that can irritate our skin\, eyes\, and respiratory tract. Some beauty products also contain fragrances and chemicals whose health risks are still unknown. Many of these products are also classified as Hazardous Waste and require safe disposal. \nAlthough eco-friendly alternatives are becoming more widely available in stores\, you can easily make your own at home with very simple and low-cost ingredients! Curious? Join us at our Eco-Friendly Home workshop to learn how to make your own products that are better for the environment\, your health\, and your wallet! \nThis class will be hosted in-person by Tanesia White\, UCRRA’s Recycling Educator\, in collaboration with the Highland Public Library. After a short presentation with several demos\, participants will leave with their own recipes and DIY Products. All class materials are provided. \nRegistration required! \n\nTO SIGN UP: https://highlandlibrary.libcal.com/event/11975674 \nAccessibility: The parking lot in front of the building has accessible parking. From the parking lot to the sidewalk\, there is a wheelchair accessible ramp. The front door opens automatically upon entry and the library is all one level. The event will take place in the conference room which is easily accessible from the library and includes a hearing loop for those with hearing aids. Unless you are sick\, masks and social distancing are not required. \nWe strive to offer equal program opportunities. Educational resources in Spanish are available by request. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact Tanesia White\, Recycling Educator\, at TWHI@UCRRA.ORG  or 845-336-3336. \n\nShare This Story!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/eco-friendly-home-highland/
LOCATION:Highland Public Library\, 14 Elting Pl\, Highland\, NY\, 12528\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reduce,Reuse,Seminar,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T190000
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SUMMARY:Eco-Friendly Home! DIY Cleaners & More
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 4th\, 2023\n6:00 PM – 7:00 PM\nShawangunk Town Hall Community Room\n14 Central Ave\, Wallkill\, NY 12589\nWe all have favorite household products that we rely on because they work well. It could be anything from a preferred cleaner to a preferred toothpaste. Some of the brands and products we’ve grown to love contain chemicals that don’t love us back. Bleach\, ammonia\, and oven cleaners are examples of chemical cleaning agents that can irritate our skin\, eyes\, and respiratory tract. Some beauty products also contain fragrances and chemicals whose health risks are still unknown. Many of these products are also classified as Hazardous Waste and require safe disposal. \nAlthough eco-friendly alternatives are becoming more widely available in stores\, you can easily make your own at home with very simple and low-cost ingredients! Curious? Join us at our Eco-Friendly Home workshop to learn how to make your own products that are better for the environment\, your health\, and your wallet! \nThis class will be hosted in-person at the Shawangunk Town Hall by Tanesia White\, in collaboration with the Wallkill Public Library. After a short presentation with several demos\, participants will leave with their own recipes and DIY Products. All class materials are provided. \nSign up for this event is now closed! Please email kosullivan@rcls.org. \n\nAccessibility: This event will take place in the community room of Shawangunk Town Hall. Parking is available in front of the entrance as well as in the library and Town Hall lots\, located on either side of the building. The door to the community room opens automatically and there is a lift directly inside the building that will take participants down to the community room. Restrooms are located down a short hallway just past the community room. \nWe strive to offer equal program opportunities. Educational resources in Spanish are available by request. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact Tanesia White\, Recycling Educator\, at TWHI@UCRRA.ORG  or 845-336-3336. \n\nShare This Story!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/ecofriendlyhome-wallkill/
LOCATION:Town of Shawangunk Town Hall\, 14 Central Avenue\,\, Wallkill\, NY\, 12589\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reduce,Reuse,Seminar,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T140000
DTSTAMP:20260603T230352
CREATED:20230821T173447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T141947Z
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SUMMARY:*CANCELLED* Climate Action: Local Solutions (Mohonk Preserve)
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED *Updates Coming Soon*\nClimate Action: Local Solutions\nMohonk Preserve – Testimonial Gateway Trailhead\n \nPhoto Credit: MohonkPreserve.org \nJoin Mohonk Preserve staff and local organizations to learn about climate solutions that can be practiced at home. Free admission during the event at this trailhead only. This event is part of Hudson Valley Climate Solutions Week\, featuring fun activities for the whole family\, including: \n\nKids Pollinators and Seedball Craft Station with Preserve Educators\nPhenology Data History and Future Station with Preserve Educators\nDIY Composting Station with Community Compost Company\nComposting for Kids and Recycling Bingo with Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency\nCarbon and Trees and The Incredible Carbon Journey with Preserve Educators\nAnd many more local organizations TBD!\n\nVisit the UCRRA Outreach Booth to ask the experts and learn more about waste reduction\, local recycling and composting programs\, and more! Festival goers can play our recycling Trivia Game to win a free prize! Other activities at our booth include: \nComposting for Kids\, 11:00 – 11:30 AM :\nParticipants will gain knowledge of what can be composted\, how it works\, and why it is beneficial to the environment. Afterwards\, an interactive Composting Sorting Game will be played to test their understanding! Sign up here: www.mohonkpreserve.org/events/composting-for-kids/\nRecycling Bingo for Kids\, 1:00 – 1:30 PM :\nRecycling Bingo is a fun game for all ages! Participants will learn facts about recycling\, composting and rethinking waste. Prizes will be provided for winners. Sign up here: www.mohonkpreserve.org/events/recycling-bingo-for-kids/\nWe hope to see you there! To get to the Testimonial Gateway Trailhead\, take the New Paltz exit 18 off of the NYS Thruway. Go west on Route 299 (through New Paltz) for three miles. The Testimonial Gateway Trailhead entrance will be on your right. \nShare This Story!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/climate-action-mohonk-preserve-2023/
LOCATION:Mohonk Preserve Testimonial Gateway Trailhead
CATEGORIES:Composting,Seminar,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T193000
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SUMMARY:Intro to Composting (Ellenville Library)
DESCRIPTION:Intro to Home Composting\nTuesday\, September 19th 2023\n6:00-7:30 PM\nEllenville Public Library\n \nHome composting is a great way to manage food scraps like fruit and vegetable peels\, coffee grounds\, stale bread\, and other scraps or spoiled foods so they don’t go to waste! This free workshop is designed for new/beginner composters looking to get started with either outdoor or indoor composting. The class will introduce the importance and benefits of composting and the principles of how to do it correctly (balancing browns and greens\, maintenance tips for mixing and detering pests\, etc). Then\, participants will learn basic pros and cons when comparing different compost bins. This class will cover indoor composting methods like vermicomposting and bokashi. \nThis class will be offered in person at the Ellenville Public Library\, hosted by the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency Recycling Outreach Team. \nTO SIGN UP: Please pre-register for this class at the link here. Walk-ins may also be welcome as seating allows\, but registration is strongly encouraged. \nSign Up for this Class! Share This Story!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/intro-to-composting-ellenville-2023/
LOCATION:Ellenville Public Library & Museum\, 40 Center St.\, Ellenville\, 12428-1396
CATEGORIES:Composting,Seminar,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T190000
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SUMMARY:Kingston Organics: LIVE (HV Climate Solutions Week)
DESCRIPTION:Kingston Organics: LIVE\nTuesday\, September 19\, 2023\n5:00 PM 7:00 PM\nForsyth Park\n157 Lucas Avenue Kingston\, NY\nThe Kingston Organics: LIVE event is hosted by the City of Kingston and the Climate Smart Kingston Commission and is part of Hudson Valley Climate Solutions Week. Join the festivities for this FREE family-friendly event all about the Kingston Organics Pilot Project\, and learn about composting in general! This one day only event will be held Tuesday September 19th from 5-7pm at Forsyth Park\, in the parking lot below the tennis courts. \n\nLearn about the Kingston Organics Pilot Project – with LIVE demonstrations\nVisit the Food Scraps Drop Off Site “Open House”\nEnter to win the Backyard Composter Giveaway\nCheck out a Composting Demonstration by UCRRA\nand much more!\n\nStop by the UCRRA Outreach Booth to learn the facts about why so much food goes to waste\, play our new Stock the Fridge game\, and check out a vermicomposting demonstration\, which will run every 30 minutes throughout the event (5pm\, 5:30\, 6pm\, 6:30pm). Our Master Composter volunteers will be available to help you troubleshoot common backyard bin compost problems and get you the answers you need to make that Gardener’s Black Gold as quickly as possible! \nShare This Story!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/kingston-organics-live-hv-climate-solutions-week/
LOCATION:Forsyth Park\, 125 Lucas Ave\,\, Kingston\, NY
CATEGORIES:Composting,Seminar,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T230352
CREATED:20230822T125001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T130500Z
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SUMMARY:Chamber of Commerce - Buy Local Expo
DESCRIPTION:Come Visit Our Booth at the\nBuy Local Expo\nWednesday\, September 13th\n12:00 – 5:00 PM\nDiamond Mills Hotel & Conference Center\n25 South Partition St.\, Saugerties\, NY\nPresented by the Ulster County Chamber of Commerce\, the Buy Local Expo showcases some of the best businesses in the Ulster County Region – with 50+ exhibitors! This event is open to the public\, with free admission and free parking. Stop by the UCRRA Outreach Booth to learn about our STA Certified\, Grow Ulster Green compost that we now offer in 1 cubic foot bags! \nLearn more about the event here.  \nAbout the Chamber of Commerce \nThe Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce\, headquartered in Kingston\, NY\, is the region’s leading business advocacy organization. We support our approximately 1\,000 members through business-to-business connections and consistently providing opportunities and resources to help our members grow and thrive. The Ulster Chamber is a leader in developing and advancing business growth and expansion\, with an emphasis on promoting our member businesses\, who value and appreciate strength in numbers. We provide the leadership\, dynamic programs and business advocacy that makes us\, the Voice and Choice of Businesses in the Ulster County Region. \nShare This Story!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/buy-local-expo-2023/
LOCATION:Diamond Mills\, 25 South Partition Street\, Saugerties\, NY
CATEGORIES:Composting,Seminar,UCRRA Classes
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SUMMARY:Intro to Home Composting (Esopus Library)
DESCRIPTION:“Intro to Home Composting”\n \nMonday\, May 15th 2023\n2:00-3:30 PM\nEsopus Public Library\n128 Canal Street Port Ewen NY 12466\nHome composting is a great way to manage food scraps like fruit and vegetable peels\, coffee grounds\, stale bread\, and other scraps or spoiled foods so they don’t go to waste! This free workshop is designed for new/beginner composters looking to get started. The class will introduce the environmental and horticultural benefits of composting and the basic principles of how to do it correctly. Then\, participants will learn about the various compost bin options and the pros and cons of each composting system.\n\n\n\n\nThis class will be offered in person at the Town of Esopus Public Library\, with hosts Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability and Tanesia White\, Recycling Educator of the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency.  Please pre-register for this class. Walk-ins are also welcome as seating allows.  \n\nSign Up for this class!Accessibility: This event will take place indoors at the library. The facility has many ADA compliant features including accessible parking\, ramp access\, etc.  Please note: the use of face masks is not required at the Library. \nWe strive to offer equal program opportunities. Educational resources in Spanish are available by request. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability\, at APEO@UCRRA.ORG  or 845-336-0600. \nWe’re Celebrating Compost Awareness Week! \nAbout ICAW: International Compost Awareness Week  is the largest and most comprehensive education initiative of the compost industry. It’s celebrated nationwide\, internationally\, and officially across New York Stare each year during the first full week of May. The goal of ICAW is for communities everywhere to raise public awareness about the many benefits of composting and how to make and use compost to regenerate soils. Visit the New York Compost Awareness Week page for more information about local programs\, events\, and initiatives. \n2023 Theme: For Healthier Soil\, Healthier Food…Compost! Each year\, a new theme for ICAW is chosen. The 2023 theme was chosen based on a serious world-wide issue that every nation\, unfortunately\, experiences: hunger. As part of the ICAW committee’s global discussion with our international partners around the world\, we spoke the same language\, and all wanted to promote a unified theme – aligning a topic important to each country while emphasizing our work with compost. The chosen 2023 theme best reflects the goal of focusing on how compost can have a role in helping feed the world\, by making our soil healthier which produces healthier food. How does compost help? By recycling organics into compost and using it on our farmlands we create healthy soils that produce healthier food and higher yields. It also reduces the need for fertilizer and pesticides\, improves water quality and conserves water\, as well as stores carbon in soil – helping to reduce climate change. Compost not only helps the environment but also helps to decrease food shortages experienced around the world. For Healthier Soil\, Healthier Food…Compost! \nThis year’s winner of the ICAW 2023 Poster Contest is Jun Qi Tan\, an illustrator and storyteller from Singapore. \nShare This Info!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/intro-to-home-composting-esopus-library/
LOCATION:Esopus Public Library\, 128 Canal St.\, Port Ewen\, NY\, 12466
CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,Seminar,UCRRA Classes
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SUMMARY:Intro to Bokashi (New Paltz)
DESCRIPTION: New Paltz Climate Smart Task Force & UCRRA Present:\n“Intro to Bokashi Composting”\nCelebrating Compost Awareness Week!\n \nTuesday\, May 2nd 2023\n7:00 – 8:30 PM\nNew Paltz Community Center\n3 Veterans Dr\, New Paltz\, NY 12561\nUnlike “conventional” composting\, Bokashi is an anaerobic process where food scraps are placed in a sealed\, air-tight container and are fermented with the aid of a specialized additive (a microbial compost accelerator). After a few weeks of fermenting\, the “unfinished” byproduct of bokashi should be added to a backyard compost pile to complete the decomposition process. \nFor many advanced composters\, bokashi methods have a lot to offer as a way to manage meat\, bones\, and dairy products. Using Bokashi can also introduce beneficial microbes to the compost pile\, which speeds up the process so you can use your finished compost faster. Join us to learn about the wacky world of microbes and this interesting method of composting! \nThis workshop is designed for intermediate composters who want to take their composting to the next level. In this workshop\, participants will learn the pros/cons of this method of composting\, be introduced to the science behind how bokashi works\, and learn how to get started (materials needed\, recipes\, tips and more). \nThis workshop is held in partnership with New Paltz Climate Smart Task Force and will be hosted by Tanesia White\, Recycling Educator of the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency. Class size is limited and participants must pre-register below: \nSign Up Now! Accessibility: \nWe strive to offer equal program opportunities. Educational resources in Spanish are available by request. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact Tanesia White\, Recycling Educator\, at TWHI@UCRRA.ORG  or 845-336-3336. \nWe’re Celebrating Compost Awareness Week! \nAbout ICAW: International Compost Awareness Week  is the largest and most comprehensive education initiative of the compost industry. It’s celebrated nationwide\, internationally\, and officially across New York Stare each year during the first full week of May. The goal of ICAW is for communities everywhere to raise public awareness about the many benefits of composting and how to make and use compost to regenerate soils. Visit the New York Compost Awareness Week page for more information about local programs\, events\, and initiatives. \n2023 Theme: For Healthier Soil\, Healthier Food…Compost! Each year\, a new theme for ICAW is chosen. The 2023 theme was chosen based on a serious world-wide issue that every nation\, unfortunately\, experiences: hunger. As part of the ICAW committee’s global discussion with our international partners around the world\, we spoke the same language\, and all wanted to promote a unified theme – aligning a topic important to each country while emphasizing our work with compost. The chosen 2023 theme best reflects the goal of focusing on how compost can have a role in helping feed the world\, by making our soil healthier which produces healthier food. How does compost help? By recycling organics into compost and using it on our farmlands we create healthy soils that produce healthier food and higher yields. It also reduces the need for fertilizer and pesticides\, improves water quality and conserves water\, as well as stores carbon in soil – helping to reduce climate change. Compost not only helps the environment but also helps to decrease food shortages experienced around the world. For Healthier Soil\, Healthier Food…Compost! \nThis year’s winner of the ICAW 2023 Poster Contest is Jun Qi Tan\, an illustrator and storyteller from Singapore. \nShare This Info!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/intro-to-bokashi-new-paltz/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,Seminar,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230417T160000
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SUMMARY:Intro to Home Composting (Pine Hill)
DESCRIPTION:“Intro to Home Composting”\n \nMonday\, April 17th\, 2023\n4:00-5:30 PM\nPine Hill Community Center\n287 Main St\, Pine Hill\, NY 12465\nHome composting is a great way to manage food scraps like fruit and vegetable peels\, coffee grounds\, stale bread\, and other scraps or spoiled foods so they don’t go to waste! This free workshop is designed for new/beginner composters looking to get started. The class will introduce the environmental and horticultural benefits of composting and the basic principles of how to do it correctly. Then\, participants will learn about the various compost bin options and the pros and cons of each composting system.\n\n\n\nThis class will be offered in person at the Pine Hill Community Center\, with hosts Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability\, and Tanesia White\, Recycling Educator of the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency\, in collaboration with the Town of Shandaken’s Conservation Advisory Council. Please pre-register for this class (walk-ins are also welcome). \nSign Up Now!Accessibility: This class will take place indoors on the ground floor of the Community Center.  The facility is wheelchair accessible. Reserved seating is available by request; please contact Tanesia White at TWHI@UCRRA.ORG. Please note: the use of face masks is optional at the Community Center. \nWe strive to offer equal program opportunities. Educational resources in Spanish are available by request. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact Tanesia White\, Recycling Educator\, at TWHI@UCRRA.ORG or 845-336-3336. \nShare This Info!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/intro-to-home-composting-pine-hill/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Community Center\, 287 Main Street\, Pine Hill\, NY\, 12467
CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,Seminar,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T180000
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SUMMARY:Intro to Home Composting (Kingston Library)
DESCRIPTION:“Intro to Home Composting”\n \nTuesday\, April 11th\, 2023\n6:00-7:30 PM\nKingston Public Library\n55 Franklin St\, Kingston\, NY 12401\nHome composting is a great way to manage food scraps like fruit and vegetable peels\, coffee grounds\, stale bread\, and other scraps or spoiled foods so they don’t go to waste! This free workshop is designed for new/beginner composters looking to get started. The class will introduce the environmental and horticultural benefits of composting and the basic principles of how to do it correctly. Then\, participants will learn about the various compost bin options and the pros and cons of each composting system. At the end of the seminar\, participants will learn why compost is beneficial for soil health\, and how to use their finished compost right in their own backyard.\n\n\n\n\nThis class will be offered in person at the City of Kingston Public Library\, with host Tanesia White\, Recycling Educator of the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency\, in collaboration with Kingston Library’s monthly Sustainability Challenge. Please pre-register for this class to receive your free kit (walk-ins are also welcome).  Learn more about the challenge.\n\nSign Up for this class!Accessibility: This event will take place indoors at the library. The facility has many ADA compliant features including accessible parking\, ramp access\, and elevator access.  Please note: the use of face masks is not required at the Library. \nWe strive to offer equal program opportunities. Educational resources in Spanish are available by request. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability\, at APEO@UCRRA.ORG  or 845-336-0600. \nShare This Info!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/intro-to-home-composting-kingston-library-2/
LOCATION:Kingston Library\, Temp. Location 61 Crown St\, Kingston\, NY
CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,Seminar,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230310T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230310T170000
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SUMMARY:Eco-Friendly Home! DIY Cleaners & More
DESCRIPTION:Eco-Friendly Home! DIY Cleaners & More!\nFriday\, March 10th 2023\n*SNOWDATE: Friday March 17th\n4:00 PM – 5:00 PM\nUCRRA Main Office\, 999 Flatbush Road Kingston NY\n \n\nWe all have favorite household products that we rely on because they work well. It could be anything from a preferred cleaner to a preferred toothpaste. Some of the brands and products we’ve grown to love contain chemicals that don’t love us back. Bleach\, ammonia\, and oven cleaners are examples of chemical cleaning agents that can irritate our skin\, eyes\, and respiratory tract. Some beauty products also contain fragrances and chemicals whose health risks are still unknown. Many of these products are also classified as Hazardous Waste and require safe disposal. \nAlthough eco-friendly alternatives are becoming more widely available in stores\, you can easily make your own at home with very simple and low-cost ingredients! Curious? Join us in our Eco- Friendly Home workshop to learn how to make your own products that are better for the environment\, your health\, and your wallet! \nThe class will be hosted in-person at the UCRRA Main Office and facilitated by the UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team\, featuring a short presentation with several demos\, and participants will leave with their own recipes and DIY products. All class materials provided. \nTO SIGN UP: Class size is limited to TEN PARTICIPANTS. Please RSVP at the link below. \nSign Up for this class!Share This Story!Accessibility: This is an indoor event. Accessible parking is available approximately 20 feet from the main entrance (no automatic doors at this building). Accessible bathrooms are available indoors (Main Office\, first floor). Social distancing and use of face masks are encouraged\, but are not required. We strive to offer equal program opportunities. Educational resources in Spanish are available by request. 
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/eco-friendly-home-diy-cleaners/
LOCATION:The Law Office of Kenneth Gilligan\, Esq.\, 111 Green Street\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reduce,Reuse,Seminar,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T180000
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SUMMARY:Recycle Right! (Kingston Library)
DESCRIPTION:Kingston Library and UCRRA present:\n“Recycle Right”\n \nTuesday\, February 21st\, 2023\n6:00 PM – 7:30 PM\nKingston Public Library\n55 Franklin St\, Kingston\, NY\n\n\n \nWhy can’t ALL plastics be recycled? What does the chasing arrows symbol really mean? Are pizza boxes in or out? Should you recycle that coffee cup? What about broken dishes? Putting unaccepted items in the recycling bin can damage equipment\, harm workers\, and reduce the value and environmental benefits of recycling. \n\n\n In this class\, you will learn: How does recycling ‘work’ in Ulster County? What are the benefits of recycling correctly? What makes something ‘recyclable’ or not?  What is ‘wishcycling’ and how does it affect the recycling process?\n \nThis class will be offered in person at the City of Kingston Public Library\, with host Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability of the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency\, in collaboration with Kingston Library’s monthly Sustainability Challenge. Please pre-register for this class to receive a free kit (walk-ins are also welcome).  Learn more about the challenge \nSign Up for this class! Accessibility: This event will take place indoors at the library. The facility has many ADA compliant features including accessible parking\, ramp access\, and elevator access.  Please note: the use of face masks is not required at the Library. \nWe strive to offer equal program opportunities. Educational resources in Spanish are available by request. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability\, at APEO@UCRRA.ORG  or 845-336-0600. \nShare This Story!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/recycle-right-kingston-library/
LOCATION:Kingston Library\, Temp. Location 61 Crown St\, Kingston\, NY
CATEGORIES:Recycle,Reduce,Reuse,Seminar,UCRRA Classes
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SUMMARY:Intro to Home Composting (Rosendale)
DESCRIPTION:“Intro to Home Composting”\n \nTuesday\, February 7th\, 2023\n6:30-8:00 PM\nRosendale Recreation Center\nRoute 32\, Rosendale\, NY\nHome composting is a great way to manage food scraps like fruit and vegetable peels\, coffee grounds\, stale bread\, and other scraps or spoiled foods so they don’t go to waste! This free workshop is designed for new/beginner composters looking to get started. The class will introduce the environmental and horticultural benefits of composting and the basic principles of how to do it correctly. Then\, participants will learn about the various compost bin options and the pros and cons of each composting system. At the end of the seminar\, participants will learn why compost is beneficial for soil health\, and how to use their finished compost right in their own backyard.\n\n\n\n\nThis class will be offered in person at the Town of Rosendale Recreation Center\, with hosts Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability and Tanesia White\, Recycling Educator of the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency.  No registration is required. Rosendale residents are encouraged to attend\, but the class is open to all residents of Ulster County. This class is part of the Looking Towards Spring speaker series sponsored by the Town of Rosendale Recreation Commission.  Please visit http://www.townofrosendale.com/recreation/ to learn more.\n\n\n\n\nView the event flier here Looking Towards Spring 2023\nAccessibility: This event will take place indoors at the Rec Center. The facility has many ADA compliant features. \nWe strive to offer equal program opportunities. Educational resources in Spanish are available by request. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability\, at APEO@UCRRA.ORG  or 845-336-0600. \nShare This Info!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/intro-to-home-composting-rosendale/
LOCATION:Rosendale Recreation Center\, Route 32\, Rosendale\, NY
CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,Seminar,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221021T130000
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SUMMARY:Intro to Bokashi
DESCRIPTION:Fall Seminar: Intro to Bokashi\nFriday\, October 21st 2022\n1:00-2:00 PM\nUCRRA Main Office\n999 Flatbush Road\, Kingston NY\n \nUnlike “conventional” composting\, Bokashi is an anaerobic process where food scraps are placed in a sealed\, air-tight container and are fermented with the aid of a specialized additive (a microbial compost accelerator). Bokashi Bran is a combination of four key ingredients: wheat bran\, molasses\, water\, and a special accelerator called EM 1. After a few weeks of fermenting\, the “unfinished” byproduct of bokashi should be added to a conventional backyard composting system to complete the decomposition process. \nFor many advanced or seasoned composters\, bokashi methods have a lot to offer as a way to manage meat\, bones\, and dairy products. Using Bokashi can also introduce beneficial microbes to the compost pile\, which speeds up the process so you can use your finished compost faster. Join the UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team to learn about the wacky world of microbes and this interesting method of composting! \nThis workshop is designed for intermediate composters that have mastered the basics of backyard composting and want to take their composting to the next level. In this workshop\, participants will learn the pros/cons of this method of composting\, be introduced to the science behind how bokashi works\, and learn  how to get started (materials needed\, recipes\, tips and more). Our educators will guide participants through a hands-on demonstration of how to make the bokashi bran\, and participants will go home with a sample of bokashi bran that is ready to use. \nThis workshop will be hosted in person at the UCRRA Main Office with guest speakers Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability and Tanesia White\, Recycling Educator of the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency. Class size is limited to 15 participants and participants must pre-register by Monday\, October 17th.  Register by clicking the button below.  \nSign Up for this Class! Accessibility: This is an indoor event. Accessible parking is available approximately 20 feet from the main entrance (no automatic doors at this building). Accessible bathrooms are available indoors (Main Office\, first floor). Social distancing and use of face masks are strongly encouraged for indoor events\, but are not required. We strive to offer equal program opportunities. Educational resources in Spanish are available by request.  \nWe strive to offer equal program opportunities. Educational resources in Spanish are available by request. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability\, at APEO@UCRRA.ORG  or 845-336-0600. \nShare This Info!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/intro-to-bokashi/
LOCATION:The Law Office of Kenneth Gilligan\, Esq.\, 111 Green Street\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,Seminar,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221014
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SUMMARY:Tour the UCRRA
DESCRIPTION:Tour the UCRRA!\nThursday\, October 13th\, 2022\nOption 1: 10AM – 11AM\nOption 2: 1PM-2PM\n999 Flatbush Road\, Kingston NY\nJoin UCRRA’s Recycling Outreach Team on a guided tour of the Agency’s recycling and composting facilities! Educational tours are a great way to better understand local recycling and composting programs. The Agency regularly hosts scheduled tours for large community groups\, school groups\, etc. but would like to offer an open-house day so that individual residents may sign up for the educational tour program. \nThis tour program is open to all Ulster County residents. However\, we encourage residents who utilize their local town transfer station (municipal recycling drop off centers) and residents of the City of Kingston to sign up to join UCRRA’s educators and learn what happens to your dual stream recyclables! Educators will also guide visitors through our award-winning Organics Recovery Facility where UCRRA composts food scraps from local businesses into a high quality certified compost product.  Come see for yourself how we’re growing Ulster green! \nParticipants have the option to sign up to join a morning (10AM) or afternoon (1PM) tour group\, up to a maximum of 20 adults per group. Reservations are required and walk-ins will not be allowed for this tour program. To register\, complete the sign up form linked below by Monday\, October 10th.  \n\nTour Safety Briefing\n• The solid waste facilities will be operational during your visit\, and at times can be a high traffic area. For this reason\, tour groups should meet staff in the parking lot of the *Main Office* and wait for instructions to be escorted to the Recycling & Composting facilities.\n• Always drive slowly (5-10mph) while on site. Follow closely behind Agency escort vehicles\nwhen driving on the grounds\, if applicable. Do not run\, wander from the tour group\, walk\nbeyond defined paths\, or leave the tour group without authorized Agency staff.\n• Closed-toe shoes/boots are required – sandals\, flip flops\, etc. are NOT allowed.\n• Hard hats will be provided and will be cleaned/sanitized before and after each use. Hard\nhats must be worn at all times.\n• Please leave personal belongings (book bags\, purses\, etc.) in your vehicle. Do not bring\npersonal items on the tour.\n• We encourage all visitors to wear a mask and practice social distancing.\n• Photography may or may not be allowed if approved by Agency staff. Please adhere to safety guidance provided by authorized Agency staff at the time of your visit.\n• Do not touch any equipment or recyclables (loose or baled) under any circumstances. \nSign Up for a Tour! Accessibility: This program is an outdoor walking tour where visitors will be walking moderate distances on grassy areas\, and pavement/concrete surfaces. Closed-toe shoes (boots\, sneakers\, etc.) are required. Sandals\, flip flops\, heels are not allowed. There are no stairs at any point of the tour. Accessible parking is available at the Main Office. Accessible bathrooms are available indoors (Main Office\, first floor). Parts of the facility may be noisy. Educators may use megaphones to amplify their voices. Social distancing and use of face masks are strongly encouraged\, but are not required. \nWe strive to offer equal program opportunities. Educational resources in Spanish are available by request. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability\, at APEO@UCRRA.ORG  or 845-336-0600. \n\nShare This Story!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/tour-the-ucrra/
LOCATION:The Law Office of Kenneth Gilligan\, Esq.\, 111 Green Street\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,Seminar,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T193000
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SUMMARY:Recycle Right! (Wallkill Library)
DESCRIPTION:Recycle Right!\nWednesday\, October 12th\, 2022\n6:00 PM – 7:30 PM\nWallkill Public Library\n7 Bona Ventura Ave\, Wallkill\, NY 12589\nHYBRID in-person or virtual via ZOOM\nWhy can’t ALL plastics be recycled? What does the chasing arrows symbol really mean? Are pizza boxes in or out? Should you recycle that coffee cup? What about a broken drinking glass? Putting unaccepted items in the recycling bin can damage equipment\, harm workers\, create inefficiencies in the recycling process\, and reduce the value of the collected recyclables. This class will de-mystify recycling so you can be a better recycler! \nIn this class\, you will learn: How does recycling ‘work’ in Ulster County? What makes something ‘recyclable’? Why are certain items not acceptable for recyclable? What is ‘wishcycling’ and how does contamination affect recycling? And other info about UCRRA’s programs and services! \nJoin UCRRA’s Recycling Outreach Team on Wednesday\, October 12th at 6:00 PM for a hybrid event (Zoom (virtual)/In-Person) in collaboration with Wallkill Public Library. \nClass size is limited and participants must pre-register. Please RSVP by clicking the button below. \nSign Up for this Class! Share This Story!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/recycle-right-wallkill-library/
LOCATION:Wallkill Public Library\, 7 Bona Ventura Ave\, Wallkill\, NY\, 12589\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recycle,Reduce,Reuse,Seminar,UCRRA Classes
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221007T163000
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SUMMARY:Home Composting Demonstration Day!
DESCRIPTION:Home Composting Demonstration Day!\nFriday\, October 7th\, 2022\n3:30 PM – 4:30 PM\nUCRRA Main Office\n999 Flatbush Road\, Kingston NY\nJoin UCRRA’s Recycling Outreach Team in the new outdoor home composting demonstration garden! This program is a hybrid instructional class with a guided tour component\, taking participants through each step of the composting process with hands-on demonstrations. The guided tour will highlight the various home composting methods and bin options\, comparing the pros/cons of compost tumblers\, enclosed bins\, three bin systems\, vermicomposting\, and more! Our educators will help participants learn about all the composting options so they can find their best option! Participants will also receive a free 2-gallon kitchen food scraps collection container\, as well as additional items/information on food waste reduction and composting. \nClass size is limited and participants must pre-register. Please RSVP by Monday\, October 3rd. Register by clicking the button below and we will see you in the garden!  \nSign Up ClosedAccessibility: This is an outdoor event. Accessible parking is available and the garden is a short walk (approximately 75 feet) from the parking area. The garden terrain is gravel rock and there are picnic benches available for seating. Accessible bathrooms are available indoors (Main Office\, first floor). Social distancing and use of face masks are encouraged but not required. \nWe strive to offer equal program opportunities. Educational resources in Spanish are available by request. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability\, at APEO@UCRRA.ORG  or 845-336-0600. \nShare This Story!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/home-composting-demonstration-day/
LOCATION:The Law Office of Kenneth Gilligan\, Esq.\, 111 Green Street\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,Seminar,UCRRA Classes
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