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SUMMARY:Intro to Bokashi
DESCRIPTION:Fall Seminar: Intro to Bokashi\nFriday\, October 21st 2022\n1:00-2:00 PM\nUCRRA Main Office\n999 Flatbush Road\, Kingston NY\n \nUnlike “conventional” composting\, Bokashi is an anaerobic process where food scraps are placed in a sealed\, air-tight container and are fermented with the aid of a specialized additive (a microbial compost accelerator). Bokashi Bran is a combination of four key ingredients: wheat bran\, molasses\, water\, and a special accelerator called EM 1. After a few weeks of fermenting\, the “unfinished” byproduct of bokashi should be added to a conventional backyard composting system to complete the decomposition process. \nFor many advanced or seasoned composters\, bokashi methods have a lot to offer as a way to manage meat\, bones\, and dairy products. Using Bokashi can also introduce beneficial microbes to the compost pile\, which speeds up the process so you can use your finished compost faster. Join the UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team to learn about the wacky world of microbes and this interesting method of composting! \nThis workshop is designed for intermediate composters that have mastered the basics of backyard composting and want to take their composting to the next level. In this workshop\, participants will learn the pros/cons of this method of composting\, be introduced to the science behind how bokashi works\, and learn  how to get started (materials needed\, recipes\, tips and more). Our educators will guide participants through a hands-on demonstration of how to make the bokashi bran\, and participants will go home with a sample of bokashi bran that is ready to use. \nThis workshop will be hosted in person at the UCRRA Main Office with guest speakers Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability and Tanesia White\, Recycling Educator of the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency. Class size is limited to 15 participants and participants must pre-register by Monday\, October 17th.  Register by clicking the button below.  \nSign Up for this Class! Accessibility: This is an indoor event. Accessible parking is available approximately 20 feet from the main entrance (no automatic doors at this building). Accessible bathrooms are available indoors (Main Office\, first floor). Social distancing and use of face masks are strongly encouraged for indoor events\, but are not required. We strive to offer equal program opportunities. Educational resources in Spanish are available by request.  \nWe strive to offer equal program opportunities. Educational resources in Spanish are available by request. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability\, at APEO@UCRRA.ORG  or 845-336-0600. \nShare This Info!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/intro-to-bokashi/
LOCATION:The Law Office of Kenneth Gilligan\, Esq.\, 111 Green Street\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,Seminar,UCRRA Classes
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SUMMARY:Tour the UCRRA
DESCRIPTION:Tour the UCRRA!\nThursday\, October 13th\, 2022\nOption 1: 10AM – 11AM\nOption 2: 1PM-2PM\n999 Flatbush Road\, Kingston NY\nJoin UCRRA’s Recycling Outreach Team on a guided tour of the Agency’s recycling and composting facilities! Educational tours are a great way to better understand local recycling and composting programs. The Agency regularly hosts scheduled tours for large community groups\, school groups\, etc. but would like to offer an open-house day so that individual residents may sign up for the educational tour program. \nThis tour program is open to all Ulster County residents. However\, we encourage residents who utilize their local town transfer station (municipal recycling drop off centers) and residents of the City of Kingston to sign up to join UCRRA’s educators and learn what happens to your dual stream recyclables! Educators will also guide visitors through our award-winning Organics Recovery Facility where UCRRA composts food scraps from local businesses into a high quality certified compost product.  Come see for yourself how we’re growing Ulster green! \nParticipants have the option to sign up to join a morning (10AM) or afternoon (1PM) tour group\, up to a maximum of 20 adults per group. Reservations are required and walk-ins will not be allowed for this tour program. To register\, complete the sign up form linked below by Monday\, October 10th.  \n\nTour Safety Briefing\n• The solid waste facilities will be operational during your visit\, and at times can be a high traffic area. For this reason\, tour groups should meet staff in the parking lot of the *Main Office* and wait for instructions to be escorted to the Recycling & Composting facilities.\n• Always drive slowly (5-10mph) while on site. Follow closely behind Agency escort vehicles\nwhen driving on the grounds\, if applicable. Do not run\, wander from the tour group\, walk\nbeyond defined paths\, or leave the tour group without authorized Agency staff.\n• Closed-toe shoes/boots are required – sandals\, flip flops\, etc. are NOT allowed.\n• Hard hats will be provided and will be cleaned/sanitized before and after each use. Hard\nhats must be worn at all times.\n• Please leave personal belongings (book bags\, purses\, etc.) in your vehicle. Do not bring\npersonal items on the tour.\n• We encourage all visitors to wear a mask and practice social distancing.\n• Photography may or may not be allowed if approved by Agency staff. Please adhere to safety guidance provided by authorized Agency staff at the time of your visit.\n• Do not touch any equipment or recyclables (loose or baled) under any circumstances. \nSign Up for a Tour! Accessibility: This program is an outdoor walking tour where visitors will be walking moderate distances on grassy areas\, and pavement/concrete surfaces. Closed-toe shoes (boots\, sneakers\, etc.) are required. Sandals\, flip flops\, heels are not allowed. There are no stairs at any point of the tour. Accessible parking is available at the Main Office. Accessible bathrooms are available indoors (Main Office\, first floor). Parts of the facility may be noisy. Educators may use megaphones to amplify their voices. Social distancing and use of face masks are strongly encouraged\, but are not required. \nWe strive to offer equal program opportunities. Educational resources in Spanish are available by request. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability\, at APEO@UCRRA.ORG  or 845-336-0600. \n\nShare This Story!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/tour-the-ucrra/
LOCATION:The Law Office of Kenneth Gilligan\, Esq.\, 111 Green Street\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,Seminar,UCRRA Classes
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SUMMARY:Home Composting Demonstration Day!
DESCRIPTION:Home Composting Demonstration Day!\nFriday\, October 7th\, 2022\n3:30 PM – 4:30 PM\nUCRRA Main Office\n999 Flatbush Road\, Kingston NY\nJoin UCRRA’s Recycling Outreach Team in the new outdoor home composting demonstration garden! This program is a hybrid instructional class with a guided tour component\, taking participants through each step of the composting process with hands-on demonstrations. The guided tour will highlight the various home composting methods and bin options\, comparing the pros/cons of compost tumblers\, enclosed bins\, three bin systems\, vermicomposting\, and more! Our educators will help participants learn about all the composting options so they can find their best option! Participants will also receive a free 2-gallon kitchen food scraps collection container\, as well as additional items/information on food waste reduction and composting. \nClass size is limited and participants must pre-register. Please RSVP by Monday\, October 3rd. Register by clicking the button below and we will see you in the garden!  \nSign Up ClosedAccessibility: This is an outdoor event. Accessible parking is available and the garden is a short walk (approximately 75 feet) from the parking area. The garden terrain is gravel rock and there are picnic benches available for seating. Accessible bathrooms are available indoors (Main Office\, first floor). Social distancing and use of face masks are encouraged but not required. \nWe strive to offer equal program opportunities. Educational resources in Spanish are available by request. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability\, at APEO@UCRRA.ORG  or 845-336-0600. \nShare This Story!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/home-composting-demonstration-day/
LOCATION:The Law Office of Kenneth Gilligan\, Esq.\, 111 Green Street\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Intro to Home Composting
DESCRIPTION:Fall Seminar: Intro to Home Composting\nThursday\, October 6th 2022\n6:00-7:30 PM\nRosendale Public Library\n264 Main St. Rosendale\, NY 12472\n \nHome composting is a great way to manage food scraps like fruit and vegetable peels\, coffee grounds\, stale bread\, eggshells\, and other scraps or spoiled foods. When food is landfilled\, it’s responsible for most of the environmental pollution coming from landfills. But when food and other plant materials are mixed together in a backyard bin or pile\, this material can be recycled into garden compost! \nThis free workshop is designed for new/beginner composters that have little or no knowledge about composting systems. The class will introduce the benefits of organics recycling\, and review some of the science behind how composting works\, and the principles of how to do it correctly. \nParticipants will learn everything they need to know to get started and gain knowledge about the various compost bin options and the pros and cons of each. Each participant will go home with a free kitchen food scrap collection container to help them get started! \nAt the end of the seminar\, participants will learn why using compost is beneficial for soil health\, and will learn how to use their compost right in their own backyard. \nThis class will be offered in person at the Town of Rosendale Public Library\, with hosts Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability and Tanesia White\, Recycling Educator of the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency.  Please pre-register by Monday\, October 3rd.  Register by clicking the button below.  \nSign Up for this Class! Accessibility: This event will take place in the outdoor gazebo behind the library\, which is a short walk from the parking area along a paved surface. There is one stair to enter into the gazebo.  Accessible bathrooms are available indoors. Please dress for Fall weather as this will be an outdoor event. The use of face masks is encouraged but are not required\, unless the event is moved indoors. \nWe strive to offer equal program opportunities. Educational resources in Spanish are available by request. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability\, at APEO@UCRRA.ORG  or 845-336-0600. \nShare This Info!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/intro-to-home-composting-4/
LOCATION:Rosendale Public Library\, 264 Main Street\, Rosendale\, NY\, 12472
CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,Seminar,UCRRA Classes
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SUMMARY:Intro to Home Composting
DESCRIPTION:Spring Seminar: Intro to Home Composting\n \nHome composting is a great way to manage food scraps like fruit and vegetable peels\, coffee grounds\, stale bread\, eggshells\, and other scraps or spoiled foods. When these materials are mixed together along with leaves\, grass clippings\, and other yard wastes\, the natural process of composting begins! \nThis workshop is designed for new/beginner composters. The class will introduce the benefits of organics recycling\, share some of the science behind how composting works\, and provide an overview of what materials should and should not be composted and how to mix  materials together. Our educators will compare various compost bin options and explain the pros and cons of each. Beginner composters should know some tips and tricks to avoid pests and odors\, as these can easily be avoided! At the end of the seminar\, participants will learn about why using compost is beneficial for soil health\, and will learn how to use the compost that they will create right in their own backyard. \nThis class will be offered in person at the Town of Plattekill Library\, with guest speakers Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability and Tanesia White\, Recycling Educator at the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency. \nSIGN UP HERE!\nWe’re Celebrating Compost Awareness Week!\n\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. \n\n2022 Theme: Recipe for Regeneration: Compost! Each year\, a new theme for ICAW is chosen. The 2022 theme highlights the overall regenerative agriculture movement \nand how compost and organics recycling fit into that process. Regenerative agriculture is a system that focuses on improving soil health using agricultural practices with the idea that healthier soil will lead to healthier\, more nutrient-rich crops and\, ultimately\, less carbon in the atmosphere through increased carbon sequestration.  Compost\, when added to farmland\, gardens\, yards\, and o \nther landscapes creates healthier soils and crops by providing food for soil microbes in the ground. These microbes enrich soil quali \n\nThis year’s winner of the ICAW 2022 Poster Contest is Angelo Esquivel from Sacramento\, CA. ty while also sequestering carbon in the soil through photosynthesis\, a tool for combating climate change. Just as a chef pulls together the best ingredients to create the perfect recipe\, the 2022 theme focuses on the crucial role recycling our food scraps  plays by creating compost\, which when added to soil results in a recipe that makes our food more nutritious\, the air we breathe cleaner and our climate healthier overall. \nShare This Info!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/intro-to-home-composting-3/
LOCATION:Town of Plattekill Public Library\, 2047 State Route 32\, Modena\, NY\, 12548
CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,UCRRA Classes
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SUMMARY:Making and Using Compost in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Spring Seminar: Making & Using Compost in the Garden\n \nThis webinar will help hobby gardeners and seasoned composters alike to learn new skills\, tips\, and best practices for how to make compost\, a Gardener’s “Black Gold” from kitchen scraps and yard waste. This workshop will review how to troubleshoot some common composting issues\, how to avoid pests and nuisances in the compost pile\, and share insights into the science of composting. At the end of the seminar\, participants will learn about why compost is beneficial to the soil and will learn an overview of general uses and application rates for incorporating compost into the garden. \nThis webinar is hosted by the Town of Esopus Library\, with guest speaker Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability at the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency. \nThis webinar will be offered using ZOOM. Class size is limited and participants must pre-register by completing the sign up form linked below. After you’ve completed the form\, you’ll receive instructions on how to join the meeting. If you do not receive a confirmation email check your junkmail folder or please contact esopus.programming@esopuslibrary.org \nREGISTER FOR THIS CLASS Share This Info!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/making-and-using-compost-in-the-garden/
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