Learn all about composting and recycling in Denver while giving something back to your community. You’ll have tons of fun, and you’re guaranteed to meet others who are committed to the environment and to their communities.
No experience required!
Here’s how the program works:
- Instruction: Receive 40 hours of instruction in compost science, bin construction, worm composting, recycling and solid waste management, urban gardening and community outreach. Click here to review the 2012 Training Schedule.
- Service: In exchange for your training you’ll be required to return 40 hours of community service teaching composting and recycling to Denver residents. You’ll have six months to complete your community service requirement.
- Dedication, not experience: You do not need to be an experienced composter or gardener to participate, but you must be able to commit the time necessary to attend the classes, tours and demonstration site sessions.
- Cost: A $35 fee is generally required to help cover the cost of certain materials. However, this fee can be waved for extreme hardship cases.
- Schedule: Classes will be held about once a week for 10 weeks on a combination of Monday evenings, Saturday mornings and one Friday field trip.
- Enrollment: Approximately 30 enthusiastic and committed participants will be selected.