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SUMMARY:2026 Master Composter Master Recycler Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:2026 Master Composter Master Recycler\nVolunteer Training & Certification Program\n4:00 PM – 6:30 PM\nMondays\, Wednesdays\, Fridays in June\nUCRRA Main Office\, 999 Flatbush Road Kingston NY\n* see alternate dates noted below*\nAbout this Course:\nThe Master Composter Master Recycler (MCR) training program is a 25 hour professional development course offered by the UCRRA’s Recycling Outreach Team. Participants complete all ten master classes and receive an official certificate upon course completion. This program is exclusively open to individuals who are interested in becoming an enrolled volunteer.  Eligibility: participants must be an Ulster County resident\, be 18+ years old (all ages welcome)\, and must be available to complete the annual service hour requirement (25 hours volunteering). \nIn addition to to reviewing the course description below\, interested persons should review the Volunteer Description found on our Volunteer webpage for full details about the role. Then\, complete a Volunteer Application and indicate they’d like to work towards this Certification program. Please note: participants must complete all classes in this series\, as well as a Special Project presentation\, to receive the certificate. \nApplication Deadline: Monday\, May 11th 2026\nCourse Details:\nSession 1: Monday 06/01/26\nMCR Orientation\nFacilitator/Speaker: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability \n\nIntro to UCRRA’s History\, Mission\, and Overview of Programs & Services\nWhat happens to our waste in Ulster County?\nUnderstanding the waste-climate connection\nIntro to the Recycling Outreach Team\nVolunteering with Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency\n\nSession 2: Wednesday 06/03/26\nRecycle Right!\nFacilitator/Speaker: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability \n\nHow to recycle in Ulster County\nWhat happens at the UCRRA MRF?\nWhat items can be recycled?\nWhat is wishcycling?\nBest practices for recycling (at Schools\, Offices\, Special Events\, etc.)\nUlster County Mandatory Source Separation & Recycling Law\nWhat are some the issues around plastic production and pollutions\n\nSession 3: Friday 06/05/26\nExploring the 7R’s to Rethinking Our Waste\nFacilitator: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability\nSpeakers: Kevin Treutlet\, UCRRA Reuse Coordinator. Lee Anne Albritton\, ReStore Manager at Ulster County Habitat for Humanity. Sydney Grosskopf\, Environmental Program Specialist 1 at NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (Division of Materials Management in the Bureau of Solid Waste). Please check back again for more details about guest speakers. \n\nExploring more of the “7 R’s” in our waste-reduction toolkit: refuse\, reduce\, reuse\, repair\, regift\, refill\, regulate!\nWhat are some low effort\, high impact ways of refusing and reducing waste in our lives?\nWhat opportunities exist to practice reusing and regifting?\nWhat opportunities exist to practice repair?\nWhat opportunities exist to practice refill?\nWhat laws exist in Ulster County and New York State that regulate/restrict plastic and waste?\n\nSession 4:  Monday 06/08/26\nHousehold Hazardous Waste & Eco Friendly Alternatives\nFacilitator/Speaker: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability\nSpeakers: Eva Barnett\, UCRRA Recycling Educator \n\nWhat is Household Hazardous Waste?\nIntro to UCRRA HHW Program\nPaint Care NY Product Stewardship Program\nOther local options for HHW disposal\nWhat are safer alternatives to HHW?\nEco-Friendly Home Demonstration\n\nSession 5: Wednesday 06/10/26\nIntro to Home Composting\nFacilitator/Speaker: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability \n\nExploring the science of composting\nWhat items can be composted?\nBalancing browns & greens\nImportance of air & moisture\nComparing compost bins & methods\nHands-On Composting Demonstration\n\n Session 6:  Friday 06/12/26\nAdvanced Composting Topics\nFacilitator/Speaker: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability\nSpeakers: Eva Barnett\, UCRRA Recycling Educator \n\nIndoor composting methods (Bokashi and Vermicomposting)\nLocal & State Composting Laws\nHow to compost in Ulster County\nIndustrial-scale composting at the UCRRA Organics Recovery Facility\nUsing Finished Compost & Soil Health\n\nOPTIONAL TOUR: Saturday June 13th 2026 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM\nTour of Community Compost Co. / Hudson Soil Co. in Kerhonkson\n\nAbout the Facility: Community Compost Company is a women-owned business based in the Hudson Valley of NY and Northern New Jersey. It was founded by Eileen Banyra in 2013 to lead the change on food waste\, climate change\, and soil health through regional composting. Community Compost Company applies a systems approach to these issues and is advancing solutions through services and educational outreach by establishing soil hubs to work in conjunction with farm/food hubs\, reduce hauling distances\, provide local\, green jobs\, and create soil amendments that can be used in the communities they are produced. In 2016 they established Hudson Soil Co.\, their soil products division\, through which they sell finished compost in bags and bulk to garden centers\, home gardeners and landscaping companies.\n\nSession 7: Monday 06/15/26\nLeadership Seminar\nFacilitator/Speaker: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability \n\nStrategies for effective outreach and education\nStrengthening communication & Learning\nTeaching tips\nWorking with youth\nDiversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\n\nSession 8:  Wednesday 06/17/26\nUCRRA Policies You Need to Know!\nNOTE: THIS IS A VIRTUAL CLASS. NO IN-PERSON SESSION THIS DAY. \nFacilitator: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability\nSpeakers: Amy Lopiano\, UCRRA Chief Accounting Clerk \nPLEASE NOTE: No in-person session on Friday 06/19/26\nSession 9: Monday 06/22/26 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nTour the UCRRA Operations\nFacilitator: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability \n\nSolid waste tipping floor\nMaterials Recovery Facility\nOrganics Recovery Facility\n\nPLEASE NOTE: There will be additional\, optional tour(s) planned for Wednesday 06/24 and Friday 06/26 TBD. Otherwise\, no in-person classes on these days. Participants should use this time to work on their Special Projects. \nOPTIONAL TOUR: Wednesday 06/24/26 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM\nTour the County Waste/Sierra Processing Recycling Center in Albany\n\nAbout the Facility: Sierra Processing is the Capital Region’s only Material Recovery Facility (MRF)\, and receives\, separates\, and prepares recyclable materials for end-user manufacturers. The Sierra Facility opened in 2010\, is privately owned and operated\, and processes single stream recyclables. This facility serves an essential function in County Waste’s environmental waste management infrastructure in New York State. Participants will carpool to the tour and more information will be provided at the MCR Orientation Session.\n\nSession 10:  Friday 06/29/26\nSpecial Project Presentations by MCR Class of 2026 Participants\nFacilitator: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability \nTO SIGN UP\, SUBMIT A VOLUNTEER APPLICATION BY MAY 11th 2026Accessibility: These classes will be held indoors at the UCRRA Main Office\, except for the tours noted in the schedule. Additional detail about the tours will be provided to registered participants. Accessible parking is available approximately 20 feet from the main entrance (please note there are no automatic doors at this building). Accessible\, gender neutral bathrooms are available. Use of face masks are not required indoors\, but may be encouraged. We strive to offer equal program opportunities to the best of our capabilities. Please contact Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability\, at  APEO@UCRRA.ORG or 845-336-3336 to discuss any accommodations. \nShare This Event!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/2026-master-composter-master-recycler-certification-course/
LOCATION:UCRRA\, 999 Flatbush Road\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Compost,Reduce,UCRRA Classes,Youth Programs
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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 Bokashi Composting
DESCRIPTION:Intro To Bokashi Composting\nSaturday May 30th 2026\n10:30am-11:30am\nGardiner Library\n33 Farmer’s Turnpike\nGardiner\, New York\nBokashi is a fermentation method that uses beneficial microbes to break down all food scraps—including meat\, dairy\, and bones—in a sealed kitchen container. After a few weeks\, the resulting pre-compost finishes quickly in a backyard pile\, providing a more biologically diverse compost product. Learn the science behind this method of managing food scraps\, the tools you need for this system\, step by step instructions on the process and a recipe for making your own bokashi bran. \n* Supplies Are Limited *  Please register to ensure your spot! \nThis workshop will be presented by Eva Barnett\, Recycling and Composting Educator at the UCRRA. \nSign Up Now! Inclusive\, accessible classrooms are important to us. Accessibility: The Gardiner Library strives to ensure its building is fully accessible in support of our mission to provide valuable resources and services to all residents in Gardiner. This commitment includes making every effort to improve accessibility and working to acquire the funding necessary to make key improvements. A wheelchair accessible ramp is available to enter the Library and all doors have automatic door openers\, Accessible parking is available to the side of the building. This program will take place on the main level\, no elevator or stairs required to access the meeting room. Masks and social distancing are not required at this time\, but they are encouraged.\n \nShare This Event! 
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/intro-bokashi-gardiner/
LOCATION:Gardiner Public Library\, 133 Farmer's Turnpike\, Gardiner\, NY\, 12525
CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,Reduce,Reuse,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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T080000
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SUMMARY:FREE Tree & Shrub Give-A-Way at UCRRA
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, April 18th\, residents who drop off electronics for recycling and/or residents that pick up an order of bagged compost will receive a free tree sapling/shrub as our gift to you to celebrate Earth Day! \nPlease note: tree saplings/shrubs will be distributed while supplies last\, with limited inventory available\, and several different options to choose from! \nThis program is made possible by the Ulster County Soil & Water Conservation District. \nWhile we cannot guarantee which tree/shrub species will be available; the giveaway may include the following species: \nArborvitae\, Arrowwood\, White Flowering Dogwood\, Red Osier Dogwood\, Eastern Redbud\, Ninebark\, Pin Oak\, White Oak\, and Sugar Maple.  \n*All species are native varieties: saplings may range in size from 6 inches to 2 feet. \nAccessibility: This is an outdoor event resembling a “drive-through” experience. On arrival at the Main Office parking area\, an attendant will be directing cars through the parking lot via the established electronics recycling traffic pattern “loop.” Ask an attendant about the tree distribution station. The area is a gravel parking lot providing uneven\, loosely compacted rocks. A flat\, paved parking lot area is located about 50 feet from the electronics recycling loop. Residents may park in designated parking areas to collect a tree/shrub\, given staff instructions or the traffic pattern of the loop.  \nGet to Know the Trees & Shrubs\nArborvitae: \n18″ – 24″ bareroot seedling. \nArborvitae functions exceptionally well as a year-round privacy screen or wind break. It stands apart from other native conifers because of its thick scale-like foliage. If cared for arborvitae may be exceptionally long lived\, it is one of the northeast’s oldest living trees! Make sure to keep this species well-watered during its first few years\, even occasionally throughout the winter since it does not go dormant like deciduous trees. \ndogwood\, red osier: \n18″ – 24″ bareroot seedling. \nRed osier dogwood is a low-growing dogwood shrub\, typically growing between 3-9’ tall. Bright red stems make up for this species more subdued flowers compared to other flowering dogwoods and provide a great color contrast in the winter. This species grows well in moist soils and makes an excellent streamside planting. It is often used to combat soil erosion.\ \ndogwood\, white flowering: \n12″ – 18″ bareroot seedling. \nWhite flowering dogwood is loved for its showy flower petal bracts which emerge bright white in the spring. An understory tree\, it grows only 15-30’ tall making it manageable in garden settings. It prefers moist soils and partial shade. Benefits from mulch over root zone. \nredbud: \n12″ – 18″ bareroot seedling. \nThe vibrant pink flowers of the redbud tree are a welcomed sight of the springtime landscape. Widely planted in yards throughout the Northeast\, this small tree has dark green heart shaped leaves and a unique branching structure. Its tolerance of a wide variety of planting conditions make it versatile and a great option for novice gardeners. Plant it in your yard and watch it grow! \nninebark: \n12″ – 18″ bareroot seedling. \nCommon Ninebark is a flowering shrub with peeling bark that grows 8-10 feet wide. The dense\, spreading form of this plant serves as an effective windbreak for local wildlife. It prefers full to partial sun and is tolerant of medium-wet to medium-dry soils. \nPin Oak: \n12″ – 18″ bareroot seedling. \nPin Oaks are relatively fast-growing type of red oak which will generally reach 50-70 feet in height. They are good shade trees with a spread of about 40-60 feet. These trees prefer medium to wet soils and full sun. Not recommended in areas with high soil pH. \nSugar Maple: \n12″ – 24″ bareroot seedling. \nPerhaps the most iconic tree of the Northeast\, mature sugar maples are cherished in parks and rural landscapes. Slow growing but strong and stately if cared for and pruned appropriately\, planting sugar maples is truly a gift for future generations to enjoy. Sugar maples prefer drier sites than red and silver maples and do best in well drained soils. Apply mulch around the root zone if planted in a lawn for nourishment and to prevent competition from turf grass. Look for brilliant chartreuse buds during mid-spring which distinguish sugar maples from red and silver maples which produce red colored buds. \nWhite Oak: \n12″ – 18″ bareroot seedling. \nWhite Oaks make excellent shade trees with a mature spread of up to 80 feet\, reaching heights of 50 to over 100 feet. They provide wonderful Fall color as well as habitat and food for wildlife. Full sun to partial shade works best for these trees. \nInstructions for Planting Trees & Shrubs\nSource: United States Composting Council (USCC) Consumer Compost Use Program \nEstablishment: Excavate a planting hole slightly shallower and 2 to 3 times the width of the root ball or container. Set the root ball on firm soil so that the top of the root ball sits slightly higher than the final grade. Uniformly blend compost with the excavated soil at one (1) part by volume compost to 2-3 parts by volume soil. Compost with higher amounts of salts and nutrients should be used at lower rates (e.g. 1:3 or 1:4 parts compost to soil). Backfill and firm the soil blend around the root ball within the planting hole. Always water thoroughly after planting. It should be noted that whenever possible\, trees and shrubs should be planted in a mass planting bed\, where multiple plants are established in a larger amended bed. This technique allows for greater planting success. Lower compost application rates should be used for salt sensitive crops (e.g.\, conifers)\, or where composts possessing higher salt and nutrient levels are used\, while higher application rates may be used for plants that require greater amounts of fertility. \nMaintenance: Apply a coarser compost mulch (1” – 2” screened) over the garden bed to conserve moisture\, for weed suppression\nand/or for aesthetic purposes. Note: The nutrients contained in compost should be considered when applying fertilization. They\nwill typically offset plant nutrient requirements\, thereby potentially reducing fertilizer application rates. \nCompost has many horticultural benefits and uses. \n\nCompost adds a slow release of nutrients\nCompost adds beneficial soil organisms\, reducing the need to use chemical pesticides\nCompost aids in suppressing plant disease pathogens\, reducing the need to use chemical fertilizers\nCompost increases moisture retention\, so you don’t need to add water to garden beds as frequently\nCompost helps improve soil structure\, porosity\, and density\nCompost makes any soil easier to work and cultivate\n\nDisclaimer: The USCC makes no warranties regarding UCRRA’s Compost product or its contents\, quality\, or suitability for any particular use. Please refer to the individual producer’s product label for specific use instructions. \nLearn more by viewing the UCRRA Rack Card Tree & Shrub \nLearn more about the Agency’s Certified Compost by viewing the UCRRA Brochure STA Program \nWe’re Celebrating Earth Day! \nThe first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970\, when a U.S. Senator organized a national demonstration about environmental issues and environmental conservation. By the end of the year\, the Environmental Protection Agency was created. And by 1990\, Earth Day was celebrated internationally by 140 countries. \nAccording to National Geographic\, roughly 15 billion trees are cut down each year around the globe. Trees absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen\, essential for life on Earth! Trees also provide shelter and food for wildlife and help cool the climate. By taking part in activities like planting trees\, and using compost\, we can all do our part to create a healthier\, more sustainable planet. \nRecycled Paper Facts: \nBy weight\, more paper is recovered for recycling in America than all other materials combined (except for steel). In 1988\, recovered paper made up about 25 percent of the raw materials used at US paper mills.  That figure rose to 36.3 percent in 1999 and has remained around 36-37 percent through 2007. More than 3/4 of America’s paper mills use recovered fiber to make some or all of their products. Approximately 140 mills use recovered paper exclusively. As a result\, virtually all types of paper products contain some recycled fiber. Since 1994\, significantly more paper has been recovered in America than landfilled. Source: Environmental Protection Agency. \nShare This Story!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/free-tree-shrub-give-a-way-2026/
LOCATION:Ulster Transfer Station\, 999 Flatbush Road\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Compost
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SUMMARY:Make Your Own Bokashi Bran (New Paltz)
DESCRIPTION:Make Your Own Bokashi Bran\nSaturday March 7th 2026\n12:00 PM – 2:00 PM\nNew Paltz Community Center\n3 Veterans Drive\, New Paltz\, NY\nMake your own bokashi bran in this fun\, hands-on workshop and learn how it’s used to ferment food scraps into nutrient-rich compost. Bokashi composting is an anaerobic process that breaks down food scraps in a sealed\, air-tight container using beneficial microbes. Bokashi bran is the key ingredient—it’s a grain-based material inoculated with these microbes\, which jump-start fermentation and make it possible to compost foods like meat\, bones\, and dairy. After fermenting\, scraps are added to a compost pile to finish decomposing\, helping speed up the overall composting process. Participants will leave with enough bokashi bran to ferment up to 20 gallons of food scraps\, making this workshop ideal for adults looking for a simple and effective way to sustainably manage food scraps at home all year long. \n* Supplies Are Limited *  Please register to ensure your spot! \nThis workshop will be presented by Eva Barnett\, Recycling and Composting Educator at the UCRRA. \nSign Up Now! Inclusive\, accessible classrooms are important to us. Accessibility: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 \nShare This Event! 
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/make-your-own-bokashi-bran-np/
LOCATION:New Paltz Community Center\, 3 Veterans Drive\, New Paltz\, NY\, 12561
CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,Reduce,Reuse,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T160000
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SUMMARY:Composting for Kids! (Ellenville)
DESCRIPTION:Composting for Kids!\nThursday October 16th 2025\n4:00 PM – 6:00 PM\nFAMILY of Ellenville\n221 Canal St. Ellenville\nParticipants will hear a brief introduction about what is composting and why it is an important way of protecting our environment. Then\, educators will guide children through an interactive reading of “Compost Stew” by author Mary McKenna Siddals and other short stories. Participants will then be able to observe a live worm bin\, identify worms at each stage of their lifecycle\, learn about worm ecology\, and learn how to compost indoors using a worm bin. This FREE workshop is suitable for children ages 7 and up\, and parental supervision is advised. \nAccessibility: Family of Ellenville is a very convenient and accessible building located in the town of Ellenville\, 221 Canal Street. Participants can park at the front of the building or in the back. The workshops will take place in the backyard of the building\, which offers plenty of parking and is easily accessible. There is a wheelchair accessible ramp in front of the building. Bathrooms can be accessed inside of the building. Many staff members are fluent in English and Spanish. All are welcome to our programs. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian of any particular child to help with the child’s participation and behavior. \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 Eva Barnett\, Recycling Educator\, at EBAR@UCRRA.ORG or 845-336-3336. \nShare This Event! 
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/composting-for-kids-ellenville_oct/
LOCATION:FAMILY of Ellenville\, 221 Canal Street\, Ellenville\, NY
CATEGORIES:Compost,Reduce,UCRRA Classes,Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T160000
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SUMMARY:Working With Worms (Town of Ulster Library)
DESCRIPTION:Working with Worms!\nThursday\, September 18th\n4:00pm – 5:30 PM\nTown of Ulster Public Library\n860 Ulster Avenue\nKingston\nJoin us for a fun and hands-on program all about compost\, worms\, and seeds! We’ll start by talking about why composting is important and how it helps our planet. We’ll read Compost Stew by Mary McKenna Siddals\, a playful ABC book that introduces kids to the idea of composting and what goes into making healthy soil. Kids will then get to meet real Red Wiggler Worms and take a peek inside a live worm bin! We’ll learn what worms eat\, how they live\, and how they turn food scraps into super-powered fertilizer. To wrap up\, we’ll get creative making seed bombs—little balls of clay\, compost\, and wildflower seeds that kids can take home to plant and help pollinators like bees and butterflies.\nThis program is perfect for ages 5–8 \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. \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 Eva Barnett\, Recycling Educator\, at EBAR@UCRRA.ORG or 845-336-3336. \nSign Up for this Class! Share This Event! 
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/working-with-worms-town-of-ulster-library-2/
LOCATION:Town of Ulster Library\, 860 Ulster Avenue\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Compost,Reduce,UCRRA Classes,Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T160000
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SUMMARY:Tomato Fest
DESCRIPTION:A Summer tomato is something to celebrate!\n Join us at the first annual Tomato Festival!\nSaturday\, August 30th\n1pm – 4pm\nHudson Valley Seed Company\n11 Airport Rd Accord\, NY 12404\nUCRRA will be there with a backyard composting tips and demos and a pollinator seed bomb making station 🌱 \nHere are some of the other great vendors we’ll be sharing the day with: \nTastings from Pogliani Select \nSeed Processing Demos with Four Fold Farm (1:30 PM) \nSeed Engraving by Sergey Jevetin  \nTomato Cooking demos with Miriam Rubin\, cookbook author of Tomatoes \nHudsonia’s Invasive Species Project \nTown of Rochester’s Climate Smart Community Task Force \nAsk A Master Gardener with Ulster County CCE \nTomatoes from Tributary Farm with bread from Kingston Bread + Bar. \nArts\, Crafts\, Garden Tours\, Tomatoes! \nThis event is free and open to all ages\, some activities have an additional cost.  \nThis is an outdoor event\, light rain or shine.  \nGo to Hudson Valley Seed Co’s website for more info
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/tomato-fest/
LOCATION:Hudson Valley Seed Company\, 11 Airport Road\, Accord\, NY\, 12404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T120000
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SUMMARY:Composting for Kids! (Ellenville)
DESCRIPTION:Composting for Kids!\nMonday August 18th 2025\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nFAMILY of Ellenville\n221 Canal St. Ellenville\nParticipants will hear a brief introduction about what is composting and why it is an important way of protecting our environment. Then\, educators will guide children through an interactive reading of “Compost Stew” by author Mary McKenna Siddals and other short stories. Participants will then be able to observe a live worm bin\, identify worms at each stage of their lifecycle\, learn about worm ecology\, and learn how to compost indoors using a worm bin. This FREE workshop is suitable for children ages 7 and up\, and parental supervision is advised. \nAccessibility: Family of Ellenville is a very convenient and accessible building located in the town of Ellenville\, 221 Canal Street. Participants can park at the front of the building or in the back. The workshops will take place in the backyard of the building\, which offers plenty of parking and is easily accessible. There is a wheelchair accessible ramp in front of the building. Bathrooms can be accessed inside of the building. Many staff members are fluent in English and Spanish. All are welcome to our programs. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian of any particular child to help with the child’s participation and behavior. \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 Eva Barnett\, Recycling Educator\, at EBAR@UCRRA.ORG or 845-336-3336. \nShare This Event! 
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/composting-for-kids-ellenville-2025/
LOCATION:FAMILY of Ellenville\, 221 Canal Street\, Ellenville\, NY
CATEGORIES:Compost,Reduce,UCRRA Classes,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:August 13th Shawangunk Town Hall Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/august-13th-shawangunk-town-hall-community-meeting/
LOCATION:Town of Shawangunk Town Hall\, 14 Central Avenue\,\, Wallkill\, NY\, 12589\, United States
CATEGORIES:Compost,Recycle,Reduce,Reuse
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T200000
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SUMMARY:July 22nd Ellenville Town Hall Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/july-22-2025-ellenville-town-hall/
LOCATION:Ellenville Village Hall\, 2 Elting Court\, Ellenville\, 12428\, United States
CATEGORIES:Compost,Recycle,Reduce,Reuse
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T160000
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SUMMARY:2025 Master Composter Master Recycler Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:2025 Master Composter Master Recycler\nVolunteer Training & Certification Program\n4:00 PM – 6:30 PM\nMondays\, Wednesdays\, Fridays in June\nUCRRA Main Office\, 999 Flatbush Road Kingston NY\n* alternate dates: Session 9 noted below*\nAbout this Course:\nThis certification program is open to enrolled volunteers only. The Agency will provide 25 hours of free professional development training in the form of ten 2.5 – hour sessions. Following this training course\, volunteers are asked to complete 20 service hours per year. Interested persons should review the official Volunteer Description for more information. Then\, complete a Volunteer Application and indicate they’d like to work towards this Certification program. Participants must complete all classes in this series to receive MCR certification. \nApplication Deadline: Monday\, May 12th 2025\nCourse Details:\nSession 1: Monday 06/02\nMCR Orientation\nFacilitator/Speaker: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability \n\nIntro to UCRRA’s History\, Mission\, and Overview of Programs & Services\nWhat happens to our waste in Ulster County?\nUnderstanding the waste-climate connection\nIntro to the Recycling Outreach Team\nVolunteering with Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency\n\nSession 2: Wednesday 06/04\nRecycle Right!\nFacilitator/Speaker: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability \n\nHow to recycle in Ulster County\nWhat happens at the UCRRA MRF?\nWhat items can be recycled?\nWhat is wishcycling?\nBest practices for recycling (at Schools\, Offices\, Special Events\, etc.)\nUlster County Mandatory Recycling Law\nOther Special recycling programs\n\nSession 3: Friday 06/06\nYOU are the Solution to Plastic Pollution\nFacilitator: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability\nSpeakers: Lee Anne Albritton – ReStore Manager at Habitat for Humanity\, Holly Shader – UCRRA Master Composter Recycler (Class of 2023) and Repair Cafe Coordinator\, Ella Cattabiani – Environmental Program Specialist at New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (Division of Materials Management\, Region 3) \n\nWhat is plastic and how is it made?\nWhat are some the issues around plastic production and pollution?\nOur waste-reduction toolkit: refuse\, reduce\, reuse\, repair\, regift\, refill\, recover\, regulate!\nWhat Local Laws and Policies exist that reduce plastic waste in Ulster County and New York State?\nHow can we reduce plastic waste in our lives and communities?\n\nSession 4:  Monday 06/09\nHousehold Hazardous Waste & Eco Friendly Alternatives\nFacilitator/Speaker: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability\nSpeakers: Eva Barnett\, UCRRA Recycling Educator \n\nWhat is Household Hazardous Waste?\nIntro to UCRRA HHW Program\nPaint Care NY Product Stewardship Program\nOther local options for HHW disposal\nWhat are safer alternatives to HHW?\nEco-Friendly Home Demonstration\n\nSession 5: Wednesday 06/11\nIntro to Home Composting\nFacilitator/Speaker: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability \nSpeakers: Eva Barnett\, UCRRA Recycling Educator\, and Michael Hughes\, UCRRA Master Composter-Recycler (Class of 2023) \n\nExploring the science of composting\nWhat items can be composted?\nBalancing browns & greens\nImportance of air & moisture\nComparing compost bins & methods\nHands-On Composting Demonstration\n\n Note:  Friday 06/13 – NO CLASS THIS DAY\nSession 6: Monday 06/16\nAdvanced Composting Topics\nFacilitator/Speaker: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability\nSpeakers: Please check back for more details on guest speakers. \n\nIndoor composting methods (Bokashi and Vermicomposting)\nLocal & State Composting Laws\nHow to compost in Ulster County\nIndustrial-scale composting at the UCRRA Organics Recovery Facility\nUsing Finished Compost & Soil Health\n\nSession 7: Wednesday 06/18\nLeadership Seminar\nFacilitator/Speaker: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability\nSpeakers: Please check back for more details on guest speakers. \n\nStrategies for effective outreach and education\nStrengthening communication & Learning\nTeaching tips\nWorking with youth\nDiversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\n\nNote: Friday 06/20 – NO CLASS THIS DAY\nSession 8:  Monday 06/23\nUCRRA Policies You Need to Know!\nFacilitator: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability\nSpeakers: Amy Lopiano\, UCRRA Chief Accounting Clerk \nSession 9: Wednesday 06/25 10AM-12PM\nTour the UCRRA\nFacilitator: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability \nSession 10:  Friday 06/27\nSpecial Projects  (MCR Topics of Interest)\nFacilitator: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability \nSign Up Now!Accessibility: These classes will be held indoors at the UCRRA Main Office\, except for the facility tour date noted in the schedule which will be an outdoor walking tour. Accessible parking is available approximately 20 feet from the main entrance (please note there are no automatic doors at this building). Accessible\, gender neutral bathrooms are available. Use of face masks are not required indoors\, but may be encouraged. We strive to offer equal program opportunities to the best of our capabilities. Please contact Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability\, at  APEO@UCRRA.ORG or 845-336-3336 to discuss any accommodations. \nShare This Event!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/2025-master-composter-master-recycler-certification-course/
LOCATION:UCRRA\, 999 Flatbush Road\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Compost,Reduce,UCRRA Classes,Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T090000
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SUMMARY:FREE Tree & Shrub Give-A-Way at UCRRA
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, April 19th\, residents who drop off electronics for recycling and/or residents that pick up an order of bagged compost will receive a free tree sapling/shrub as our gift to you to celebrate Earth Day! Please note: tree saplings/shrubs will be distributed while supplies last\, with limited inventory available\, and several different options to choose from! \nThis program is made possible by the Ulster County Soil & Water Conservation District. The organization shared excess inventory from their Annual Sale. While we cannot guarantee which tree/shrub species will be available; the giveaway may include the following species: \nBlack Chokeberry*\,  Silky Dogwood\, Pin Oak\, Sugar Maple\, Tulip Polar\, American Hazlenut\, Arrowwood Viburnum \n*All species are native varieties: saplings may range in size from 6 inches to 2 feet. \nAccessibility: This is an outdoor event. On arrival at the Main Office parking area\, ask an attendant about the tree distribution station. Residents may park in designated parking areas to collect a tree/shrub. We can also accommodate curbside service.  \nInstructions for Planting Trees & Shrubs\nSource: United States Composting Council (USCC) Consumer Compost Use Program \nEstablishment: Excavate a planting hole slightly shallower and 2 to 3 times the width of the root ball or container. Set the root ball on firm soil so that the top of the root ball sits slightly higher than the final grade. Uniformly blend compost with the excavated soil at one (1) part by volume compost to 2-3 parts by volume soil. Compost with higher amounts of salts and nutrients should be used at lower rates (e.g. 1:3 or 1:4 parts compost to soil). Backfill and firm the soil blend around the root ball within the planting hole. Always water thoroughly after planting. It should be noted that whenever possible\, trees and shrubs should be planted in a mass planting bed\, where multiple plants are established in a larger amended bed. This technique allows for greater planting success. Lower compost application rates should be used for salt sensitive crops (e.g.\, conifers)\, or where composts possessing higher salt and nutrient levels are used\, while higher application rates may be used for plants that require greater amounts of fertility. \nMaintenance: Apply a coarser compost mulch (1” – 2” screened) over the garden bed to conserve moisture\, for weed suppression\nand/or for aesthetic purposes. Note: The nutrients contained in compost should be considered when applying fertilization. They\nwill typically offset plant nutrient requirements\, thereby potentially reducing fertilizer application rates. \nCompost has many horticultural benefits and uses. \n\nCompost adds a slow release of nutrients\nCompost adds beneficial soil organisms\, reducing the need to use chemical pesticides\nCompost aids in suppressing plant disease pathogens\, reducing the need to use chemical fertilizers\nCompost increases moisture retention\, so you don’t need to add water to garden beds as frequently\nCompost helps improve soil structure\, porosity\, and density\nCompost makes any soil easier to work and cultivate\n\nDisclaimer: The USCC makes no warranties regarding UCRRA’s Compost product or its contents\, quality\, or suitability for any particular use. Please refer to the individual producer’s product label for specific use instructions. \nLearn more by viewing the UCRRA Rack Card Tree & Shrub \nLearn more about the Agency’s Certified Compost by viewing the UCRRA Brochure STA Program \nWe’re Celebrating Earth Day! \nThe first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970\, when a U.S. Senator organized a national demonstration about environmental issues and environmental conservation. By the end of the year\, the Environmental Protection Agency was created. And by 1990\, Earth Day was celebrated internationally by 140 countries. \nAccording to National Geographic\, roughly 15 billion trees are cut down each year around the globe. Trees absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen\, essential for life on Earth! Trees also provide shelter and food for wildlife and help cool the climate. By taking part in activities like planting trees\, and using compost\, we can all do our part to create a healthier\, more sustainable planet. \nRecycled Paper Facts: \nBy weight\, more paper is recovered for recycling in America than all other materials combined (except for steel). In 1988\, recovered paper made up about 25 percent of the raw materials used at US paper mills.  That figure rose to 36.3 percent in 1999 and has remained around 36-37 percent through 2007. More than 3/4 of America’s paper mills use recovered fiber to make some or all of their products. Approximately 140 mills use recovered paper exclusively. As a result\, virtually all types of paper products contain some recycled fiber. Since 1994\, significantly more paper has been recovered in America than landfilled. Source: Environmental Protection Agency. \nShare This Story!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/earth-day-at-ucrra-2025/
LOCATION:Ulster Transfer Station\, 999 Flatbush Road\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Compost
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T100000
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SUMMARY:On-Farm Animal Mortality Composting Training
DESCRIPTION:–\nOn-Farm Animal Mortality\, Roadkill\, and Catastrophic Events Composting Training\nWednesday\, October 16th\n10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nUCRRA Main Office\n999 Flatbush Road\, Kingston\, NY 12401\nCost: $10. Space limited\, registration required.\nSign Up Now!Join Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Ulster County\, Cornell’s Waste Management Institute (CWMI)\, and Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency (UCRRA) for a practical overview and approach to on-farm composting of livestock mortalities. \nPlease join Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County and Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency (UCRRA) for this informative workshop on how to properly compost farm animal mortalities and roadkilled animals. Jean Bonhotal from the Cornell Waste Management Institute will lead us in a workshop that will introduce the idea of carcass composting\, burial rules\, and guidance\, as well as problems and solutions. \nWe aim to encourage new and existing facilities\, farms\, and homes to compost animal mortalities properly to protect human\, livestock and environmental health. The classroom session will be followed by a tour of UCRRA’s composting site and there will be a demonstration on how to build a carcass composting pile. The event will start with a classroom portion at 10 am at UCRRA’s Kingston office building. Light refreshments will be served in the morning. \nPlease arrive promptly and wear comfortable clothing to be outdoors for the site visit and demonstration. Closed-toe shoes or boots are required for the tour and high visibility vests and hard hats will be provided. Participants must review the 2024 Tour Safety  information before attending. \nIf you have questions\, please contact Kathryn Brignac\, Livestock and Natural Resources Educator\, CCE Ulster\, at 845-340-3990 extension 329.  \n–\nTO SIGN UP: SIGN UP HERE \nAccessibility: The class will be held indoors at the UCRRA Main Office\, and the onsite facility tour which will be an outdoor walking tour. Please review the tour safety briefing for more details about the tour. Accessible parking is available approximately 20 feet from the main entrance (please note there are no automatic doors at this building). Accessible\, gender-neutral bathrooms are available. Use of face masks are not required indoors\, but may be encouraged. We strive to offer equal program opportunities to the best of our capabilities. \nShare This Event!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/on-farm-animal-mortality-composting/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,Reduce,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T183000
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SUMMARY:Intro to Home Composting
DESCRIPTION:–\nWednesday\, October 9th\, 2024\n5:00 pm – 6:30 pm\nWallkill Public Library\n7 Bona Ventura Ave\, Wallkill\, NY 12589\nSign Up NowHome 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 by Tanesia White\, Recycling Educator 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. Registration is required!\n\nTanesia will be speaking virtually\, but you can choose to attend the session either online or in person at the Wallkill Public Library. When signing up for this program\, please indicate your preference.\n–\nTO SIGN UP: https://wallkill.librarycalendar.com/event/intro-home-composting-4725 \nAccessibility: The parking lot on the East side of the building\, along Park Ave.\, has accessible parking. From that parking lot to the sidewalk\, there is a wheelchair accessible ramp.  The event will take place in the reading room\, which is on the main floor\, and easily accessible. 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. \nShare This Event!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/wallkill-intro-to-home-composting/
LOCATION:Wallkill Public Library\, 7 Bona Ventura Ave\, Wallkill\, NY\, 12589\, United States
CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,Reduce,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T140000
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SUMMARY:Working with Worms & Seed Bombs (Gardiner Library)
DESCRIPTION:Working with Worms & Seed Bombs\nThursday\, June 20th 2024\n1:00 PM – 2:00 PM\nGardiner Public LibraryIn this interactive and activity-lead class for kids\, participants will visit two stations where they will learn about making compost with worms\, and about pollinators and how using finished compost can improve soil health. \nPart 1: Composting Worms\nParticipants will hear a brief introduction about what is composting and why it is an important way of protecting our environment. Then\, educators will guide students through an interactive reading of “Compost Stew” by author Mary McKenna Siddals. Participants will then be able to observe a live worm bin\, identify worms at each stage of their lifecycle\, learn about worm ecology\, and learn how to compost indoors using a worm bin. \nPart 2: Making Seed Bombs\nAt this station\, participants will learn that our favorite fruits\, vegetables\, nuts\, seeds\, and other foods rely on Pollinators. Pollinators pollinate 90% of all flowering plants\, but studies have shown that their populations have been declining in recent decades. Participants will create seed balls\, or seed bombs\, which are small clusters of compost\, clay\, and wildflower seeds that are designed to add pollinator habitats to urban landscapes\, neglected areas\, or wherever you’d like! All craft materials will be provided. \nThis FREE workshop is suitable for children ages 7 and up\, and parental supervision is advised. \nAccessibility:The Gardiner Library strives to ensure its building is fully accessible in support of our mission to provide valuable resources and services to all residents in Gardiner. This commitment includes making every effort to improve accessibility and working to acquire the funding necessary to make key improvements. A wheelchair accessible ramp is available to enter the Library. Accessible parking is available to the side of the building. This program will take place on the main level\, no elevator or stairs required to access the meeting room. Masks and social distancing are not required at this time\, but they are encouraged. \nUCRRA strives 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. \nSign up now!Share This Event!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/working-with-worms-seed-bombs-gardiner-library/
LOCATION:Gardiner Public Library\, 133 Farmer's Turnpike\, Gardiner\, NY\, 12525
CATEGORIES:Compost,Reduce,UCRRA Classes,Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240603T160000
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SUMMARY:2024 Master Composter Master Recycler Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:2024 Master Composter Master Recycler\nVolunteer Training & Certification Program\n4:00 PM – 6:00 PM\nMondays\, Wednesdays\, Fridays in June\nUCRRA Main Office\, 999 Flatbush Road Kingston NY\n* alternate dates: Session 9 noted below*About this Course:\nThis certification program is open to enrolled volunteers only. The Agency will provide 20 hours of free professional development training in the form of ten 2- hour sessions. Following this training course\, volunteers are asked to complete 20 service hours per year. Interested persons should review the official Volunteer Description for more information. Then\, complete a Volunteer Application and indicate they’d like to work towards this Certification program. Participants must complete all classes in this series to receive MCR certification. \nApplication Deadline: Friday\, May 17th 2024\nCourse Details:\nSession 1: Monday 06/03\nMCR Orientation\nFacilitator/Speaker: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability \n\nIntro to UCRRA’s History\, Mission\, and Overview of Programs & Services\nWhat happens to our waste in Ulster County?\nUnderstanding the waste-climate connection\nIntro to the Recycling Outreach Team\nVolunteering with Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency\n\nSession 2: Wednesday 06/05\nRecycle Right!\nFacilitator/Speaker: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability \n\nHow to recycle in Ulster County\nWhat happens at the UCRRA MRF?\nWhat items can be recycled?\nWhat is wishcycling?\nBest practices for recycling (at Schools\, Offices\, Special Events\, etc.)\nUlster County Mandatory Recycling Law\nOther Special recycling programs\n\nSession 3: Friday 06/07\nPlastic Pollution & It’s Impacts\nFacilitator: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability\nSpeakers: Tanesia White\, UCRRA Recycling Educator and Michelle Gluck\, Sr. Environmental Resource Technician\, Ulster County Department of the Environment \n\nWhat is plastic and how is it made?\nWhat is the scale of plastic production and pollution?\nWhat are the impacts of Litter\, Marine Plastic\, Microplastics\, and Environmental Justice\nWhat Local Laws reduce plastic waste in Ulster County?\nHow can we reduce plastic waste in our lives and communities?\n\nSession 4:  Monday 06/10\nHousehold Hazardous Waste & Eco Friendly Alternatives\nFacilitator/Speaker: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability\nSpeakers: Wesley Baxter\, PaintCare NY Program Coordinator\, and Tanesia White\, UCRRA Recycling Educator \n\nWhat is Household Hazardous Waste?\nIntro to UCRRA HHW Program\nPaint Care NY Product Stewardship Program\nOther local options for HHW disposal\nWhat are safer alternatives to HHW?\nEco-Friendly Home Demonstration\n\nSession 5: Wednesday 06/12\nIntro to Home Composting\nFacilitator/Speaker: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability \n\nExploring the science of composting\nHow to compost in Ulster County\nWhat items can be composted?\nBalancing browns & greens\nImportance of air & moisture\nComparing compost bins & methods\nBenefits and uses of finished compost\nIntro to soil health\n\nSession 6:  Friday 06/14\nAdvanced Composting Topics\nFacilitator/Speaker: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability\nSpeakers: Tanesia White\, UCRRA Recycling Educator \n\nIndoor composting methods (Bokashi\, Vermicomposting)\nLocal & State Composting Laws\nIndustrial Scale Composting at the UCRRA Organics Recovery Facility\nUCRRA Partners in Composting Program\n\nSession 7: Monday 06/17\nLeadership Seminar\nFacilitator/Speaker: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability\nSpeakers: Tanesia White\, UCRRA Recycling Educator \n\nStrategies for effective outreach and education\nStrengthening communication & Learning\nTeaching tips\nWorking with youth\nDiversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\n\nSession 8: Tuesday 06/18\nUCRRA Policies You Need to Know!\nFacilitator: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability\nSpeakers: Amy Lopiano\, UCRRA Chief Accounting Clerk \nSession 9:  *Thursday 06/20 10AM-12PM\nTour the UCRRA or Special Projects Day 1 TBD\nFacilitator: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability \nSession 10:  Wednesday 06/26\nSpecial Projects  (MCR Topics of Interest)\nFacilitator: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability \nSign Up Now!Accessibility: These classes will be held indoors at the UCRRA Main Office\, except for the facility tour date noted in the schedule which will be an outdoor walking tour. Accessible parking is available approximately 20 feet from the main entrance (please note there are no automatic doors at this building). Accessible\, gender neutral bathrooms are available. Use of face masks are not required indoors\, but may be encouraged. We strive to offer equal program opportunities to the best of our capabilities. Please contact Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability\, at  APEO@UCRRA.ORG or 845-336-3336 to discuss any accommodations. \nShare This Event!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/2024-master-composter-master-recycler-certification-course/
LOCATION:UCRRA\, 999 Flatbush Road\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Compost,Reduce,UCRRA Classes,Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T160000
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SUMMARY:Making/Using Compost (Highland Public Library)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 7th\, 2024\n3:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nHighland Public Library\n14 Elting Place\, Highland\, NY 12528Sign Up on 4/16/24Hobby gardeners and seasoned composters alike will learn new skills\, tips\, and best practices for how to make compost\, a Gardener’s “Black Gold” made from kitchen scraps and yard waste. This class will review how to troubleshoot common composting concerns\, how to avoid pests and nuisances in the compost pile\, and provide insights into the science of composting. This FREE class will be held at the Highland Public Library. Participants will learn why compost is helpful to the soil\, as well as an overview of common compost usage and application rates in the garden. \nRegistrations opens at 3:00pm\, Tuesday\, April 16\, 2024 \nTO SIGN UP: https://highlandlibrary.libcal.com/event/11975849 \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. \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. \n2024 Theme: COMPOST… Nature’s Climate Champion! Each year\, a new theme for ICAW is chosen. The 2024 theme was chosen collaboratively with the International Compost Alliance (ICA)\, which includes compost associations from around the world! The 2024 theme was chosen incorporating the collective focus on one of the initiatives of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)\, which is “Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.” \nThe 2024 theme best reflects the UN goal by highlighting the role compost plays in fighting climate change. Those roles include: \n\nDecreasing methane: Methane\, a greenhouse gas twenty-five times as powerful as carbon dioxide\, can be significantly reduced through the recycling of organics instead of their being landfilled.\nHelping with climate change mitigation: Compost offers a significant answer to climate change mitigation. Compost’s return to the soil serves as a “carbon bank\,” helping to store carbon thereby removing it from the atmosphere.\nReducing fertilizer inputs\, reducing the pollution created to manufacture those inputs.\nIncreasing resilience: Compost helps to increase resilience to the effects of climate change such as drought and extreme weather.\n\nThis year’s winner of the ICAW 2024 Poster Contest  is Ny Rindra Arison Malalaniaina. Ny Rindra lives in Antananarivo\, Madagascar and is a student in chemical and industrial process engineering.  \nShare This Event!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/making-compost-highland/
LOCATION:Highland Public Library\, 14 Elting Pl\, Highland\, NY\, 12528\, United States
CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,Reduce,UCRRA Classes
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SUMMARY:Seed Bombs (Woodstock Library)
DESCRIPTION:Making Seed Bombs!\nWednesday\, April 24th\, 2024\n4:00 – 4:45 PM\nWoodstock Public Library DistrictDid you know that our favorite fruits\, vegetables\, nuts\, seeds\, and other foods rely on Pollinators? Pollinators pollinate 90% of all flowering plants\, but studies have shown that their populations have been declining in recent decades. Join us in creating seed balls\, which are small clusters of wildflower seeds designed to add greenery and colorful pollinator habitats to urban landscapes\, neglected areas\, or wherever you’d like! All craft materials will be provided. This FREE workshop is suitable for children ages 5 and up\, and parental supervision is advised. \nTO SIGN UP: Class size is limited. Email Hollie@woodstock.org to sign up or click the button below. \nAccessibility: A wheelchair accessible ramp is available to enter the main library. Accessible parking is available to the side of the building\, and additional parking spots are available across the street. This program will take place on the main level\, no elevator or lift is required.  Masks and social distancing are not required at this time\, but they are recommended. \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 Event!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/seed-bombs-wdst-library/
LOCATION:Woodstock Public Library District\, 10 Dixon Ave\, Woodstock\, NY\, 12498\, United States
CATEGORIES:Compost,Reduce,UCRRA Classes,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Intro to Home Composting
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, March 26th\, 2024\n6:00 PM – 7:30 PM\n*Virtual Program*Sign Up NowHome 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\nThis class will be offered virtually. Participants can attend this virtual program from home or join the Marlborough Conservation Advisory Committee for a virtual screening at the Marlboro Free Library\, located at 1251 Route 9W\, Marlboro\, NY 12542.  \nThis program will be presented by Tanesia White\, Recycling Educator of the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency\, in collaboration with the Marlborough Conservation Advisory Committee. \n\n–\nTO SIGN UP: https://forms.gle/tjRLpGG1Ts8R4yde9 \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. \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 Event!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/homecomposting_marlborough/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,Reduce,UCRRA Classes
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SUMMARY:Seed Bombs (Highland Library)
DESCRIPTION:Seed Bombs\nWednesday\, August 2nd 2023\n10:00 AM – 10:30 AM\nHighland Public LibraryDid you know that our favorite fruits\, vegetables\, nuts\, seeds\, and other foods rely on Pollinators? Pollinators pollinate 90% of all flowering plants\, but studies have shown that their populations have been declining in recent decades. Join us in creating seed balls\, which are small clusters of wildflower seeds designed to add greenery and colorful pollinator habitats to urban landscapes\, neglected areas\, or wherever you’d like! All craft materials will be provided. This FREE workshop is suitable for children ages 7 and up\, and parental supervision is advised. \nTO SIGN UP: Highland Public Library \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. \nSign Up Now!Share This Event!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/seedbombs_highland/
LOCATION:Highland Public Library\, 14 Elting Pl\, Highland\, NY\, 12528\, United States
CATEGORIES:Compost,Reduce,UCRRA Classes,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Composting for Kids! (Highland Library)
DESCRIPTION:Composting for Kids!\nFriday\, July 14th 2023\n10:00 AM – 11:00 AM\nHighland Public LibraryThis class will be hosted at the Highland Public Library and facilitated by UCRRA’s Recycling Educator\, Tanesia White.  Before seeing inside a live worm bin\, participants will hear a brief presentation about composting and the benefits of using compost in the garden. Participants will then be able to observe the worms\, identify worms at each stage of their lifecycle\, and learn how to compost with worms.  All craft materials will be provided. This FREE workshop is suitable for children ages 7 and up\, and parental supervision is advised. \nTO SIGN UP: Registrations open at 10:00am Friday\, June 23\, 2023 at Highland Public Library \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. \nSign Up Now!Share This Event!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/compostingforkids_highland/
LOCATION:Highland Public Library\, 14 Elting Pl\, Highland\, NY\, 12528\, United States
CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,Reduce,UCRRA Classes,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:2023 Master Composter Master Recycler Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:2023 Master Composter Master Recycler\nVolunteer Training & Certification Program\n4:00 PM – 6:00 PM\nMondays\, Wednesdays\, Fridays in July\nUCRRA Main Office\, 999 Flatbush Road Kingston NY\n* alternate dates: Session 9 noted below*About this Course:\nThis certification program is open to enrolled volunteers only. The Agency will provide 20 hours of professional development training in the form of ten 2- hour sessions at no charge to participants. Following this training course\, volunteers are asked to complete 20 service hours per year. Interested persons should review the official Volunteer Description for more information. Then\, complete a Volunteer  Application and indicate if they’d like to be considered for our “fast track” option or if they’d like to work towards this Certification program. Participants must complete all classes in this series to receive MCR certification. \nApplication Deadline: Monday July 3rd \nCourse Details:\nSession 1: Monday 07/10\nMCR Orientation\nFacilitator/Speaker: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability \n\nIntro to UCRRA’s History\, Mission\, and Overview of Programs & Services\nWhat happens to our waste in Ulster County?\nUnderstanding the waste-climate connection\nIntro to the Recycling Outreach Team\nVolunteering with Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency\n\nSession 2: Wednesday 07/12\nRecycle Right!\nFacilitator: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability\nSpeakers: Tanesia White\, UCRRA Recycling Educator & Kenneth Sickler\, UCRRA Recycling Compliance Officer \n\nHow to recycle in Ulster County\nWhat happens at the UCRRA MRF?\nWhat items can be recycled?\nWhat is wishcycling?\nBest practices for recycling (at Schools\, Offices\, Special Events\, etc.)\nUlster County Mandatory Recycling Law\nOther Special recycling programs\n\nSession 3: Friday 07/14\nPlastic Pollution & It’s Impacts\nFacilitator: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability\nSpeakers: Tanesia White\, UCRRA Recycling Educator & Michael D’Arcy\, Environmental Outreach Manager\, Ulster County Department of the Environment \n\nWhat is plastic and how is it made?\nWhat is the scale of plastic production and pollution?\nWhat are the impacts of Litter\, Marine Plastic\, Microplastics\, and Environmental Justice\nWhat Local Laws reduce plastic waste in Ulster County?\nHow can we reduce plastic waste in our lives and communities?\n\nSession 4:  Monday 07/17\nHousehold Hazardous Waste & Eco Friendly Alternatives\nFacilitator/Speaker: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability\nSpeaker: Tanesia White\, UCRRA Recycling Educator \n\nWhat is Household Hazardous Waste?\nIntro to UCRRA HHW Program\nPaint Care NY Product Stewardship Program\nOther local options for HHW disposal\nWhat are safer alternatives to HHW?\nEco-Friendly Home Demonstration\n\nSession 5: Wednesday 07/19\nIntro to Home Composting\nFacilitator/Speaker: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability \n\nWhat items can be composted?\nBalancing browns & greens\nImportance of air & moisture\nComparing compost bins & methods\nBenefits and uses of finished compost\nIntro to soil health\n\nSession 6:  Friday 07/21\nAdvanced Composting Topics\nFacilitator/Speaker: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability\nSpeakers: Tanesia White\, UCRRA Recycling Educator & Michael D’Arcy\, Environmental Outreach Manager\, Ulster County Department of the Environment \n\nHow to compost in Ulster County\nLocal & State Composting Laws\nBest practices for composting (in Schools\, Offices\, Events\, etc.\nIndoor composting methods (Bokashi\, Vermicomposting)\nUCRRA Organics Recovery Facility\nCompostable products; the good\, the bad\, the ugly\n\nSession 7: Monday 07/24\nUCRRA Policies You Need to Know!\nFacilitator: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability\nSpeakers: Amy Lopiano\, UCRRA Chief Accounting Clerk \nSession 8: Wednesday 07/26\nLeadership Seminar\nFacilitator/Speaker: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability\nSpeakers: Tanesia White\, UCRRA Recycling Educator \n\nStrategies for effective outreach and education\nStrengthening communication & Learning\nTeaching tips\nWorking with youth\nDiversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\n\nSession 9:  *Thursday 07/27 1PM-3PM\nTour the UCRRA or Special Projects Day 1\nFacilitator: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability \nSession 10:  Monday 07/31\nSpecial Projects Day 2 (MCR Topics of Interest)\nFacilitator: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability \nSign Up Now!Accessibility: These classes will be held indoors at the UCRRA Main Office\, except for the facility tour date noted in the schedule which will be an outdoor walking tour. Accessible parking is available approximately 20 feet from the main entrance (please note there are no automatic doors at this building). Accessible\, gender neutral bathrooms are available. Use of face masks are not required indoors\, but may be encouraged. We strive to offer equal program opportunities to the best of our capabilities. Please contact Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability\, at  APEO@UCRRA.ORG or 845-336-3336 to discuss any accommodations. \nShare This Event!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/2023mcr/
LOCATION:UCRRA\, 999 Flatbush Road\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Compost,Reduce,UCRRA Classes,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Working with Worms & Seed Bombs (Esopus Library)
DESCRIPTION:Working with Worms & Seed Bombs\nWednesday\, June 21st 2023\n3:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nEsopus Public LibraryIn this interactive and activity-lead class for kids\, participants will visit two stations where they will learn about making compost with worms\, and about pollinators and how using finished compost can improve soil health. \nPart 1: Composting Worms\nParticipants will hear a brief introduction about what is composting and why it is an important way of protecting our environment. Then\, educators will guide students through an interactive reading of “Compost Stew” by author Mary McKenna Siddals. Participants will then be able to observe a live worm bin\, identify worms at each stage of their lifecycle\, learn about worm ecology\, and learn how to compost indoors using a worm bin. \nPart 2: Making Seed Bombs\nAt this station\, participants will learn that our favorite fruits\, vegetables\, nuts\, seeds\, and other foods rely on Pollinators. Pollinators pollinate 90% of all flowering plants\, but studies have shown that their populations have been declining in recent decades. Participants will create seed balls\, or seed bombs\, which are small clusters of compost\, clay\, and wildflower seeds that are designed to add pollinator habitats to urban landscapes\, neglected areas\, or wherever you’d like! All craft materials will be provided. \nThis FREE workshop is suitable for children ages 7 and up\, and parental supervision is advised. \nAccessibility: The Library is fully wheelchair accessible. Our parking lot has four (4) parking spots with ‘improved accessibility’. Automatic doors at the main entrances\, along with an elevator\, provide access to the entire building. In the event that the elevator is out of order\, patrons may enter and exit via the lower level entrance. All rooms have been labeled with Braille and utilities placed at easy to reach heights. The service desk is equipped with a laptop and MS Word that allows staff to communicate with patrons with hearing/speech disabilities. The language interpretation feature in MS Word also allows communication between staff and patrons who primarily speak a language other than English. The Town of Esopus Library staff will work with any community member to accommodate them to the best of their capabilities\, and within the policies and procedures of the Library. All are welcome to our programs. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian of any particular child to help with the child’s participation and behavior. \nUCRRA strives 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. \nSign Up Coming Soon!Share This Event!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/composting-seed-bombs-esopus-library/
LOCATION:Esopus Public Library\, 128 Canal St.\, Port Ewen\, NY\, 12466
CATEGORIES:Compost,Reduce,UCRRA Classes,Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230515T140000
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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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