Let’s get our hands dirty and celebrate compost!
Celebrate International Composting Awareness Week with this year’s theme, “Sustainable Communities Begin with Compost!” Whether you’re a seasoned composter or a beginner, join us for engaging FREE workshops at Santa Ana’s Community Gardens from May 5-9. These workshops are open to all ages, providing an opportunity to explore the wonders of composting or simply marvel at the process. Each of the five gardens will host a unique, themed workshop. Don’t forget to pick up your International Compost Awareness Passport at one of the sessions and start your composting journey!
International Compost Awareness Passport Travel Guide:
May 5 – El Salvador Park Garden (1825 W. Civic Center Dr., next to the handball courts)
Workshop: Backyard Composting & Myths Debunked
May 6 – Jerome Park Garden (2201 W. McFadden Ave., follow parking/walking directions in registration)
Workshop: Compost Critters – Learn and Observe Their Benefits!
May 7 – Roosevelt Walker Garden (816 E. Chestnut Ave., enter through the community center)
Workshop: Apartment Composting: Wealth from Waste!
May 8 – Pacific Electric Park Garden (317 E. McFadden Ave., closest to the corner of Orange Ave. & McFadden Ave.)
Workshop: Layering Your Compost ~ Lasagna Style
May 9 – Madison Park Garden (1528 S. Standard Ave., next to the basketball courts)
Workshop: Small Space, Big Impact: Apartment Composting
Pick up your Compost Traveler Passport at a workshop, collect a stamp at each session (register online), and attend the final workshop at Madison Park Garden to enter the grand prize drawing. The more stamps you collect, the more chances you’ll have to win a garden-related gift. Attending three or more workshops guarantees a Mini Garden Tool Kit. The grand prize drawing will take place after the final workshop on May 9.
Register and learn more. For additional information, call (714) 571-4253 or email wellness@santa-ana.org.