The Master Composter course is back this year! In preparation for its return, the NYC Compost Project hosted by Queens Botanical Garden is offering sneak-peek presentations of Master Composter workshops to the public!

If you’re interested in sharing compost knowledge with others, this workshop is for you! Learn methods of public engagement as well as tools and techniques that will enable you to educate others on composting.

This class could count towards your Master Composter Certificate when the course starts later this year. If you take more than one pilot class, only one pilot class can count towards you Master Composter Certificate*. We hope to see you there!

FREE. Registration required.

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Interested in learning more? Join us at the following classes:

• Master Composter Pilot Workshop: Site Design, Thursday, January 27, 6:30 to 8pm (Virtual)
• Master Composter Pilot Workshop: Composting, Sunday, January 30, 10:30am to 12:30pm (Onsite)

Sample one, two, or all three of these classes in advanced compost education and outreach. One of these classes (your choice) will count towards your Master Composter Certificate when the course starts later this year.

*The NYC Compost Project Master Composter Certificate Course is an advanced compost education and outreach program. The course is designed to build a citywide network of educators, advocates and community composters to support NYC Department of Sanitation composting initiatives.

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FAQS FOR OUR VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS

• Participants will need an internet-accessible device (phone, tablet, computer) with stable internet connection. If there are opportunities for questions from participants, we encourage you to enable your camera and audio features.

• Our primary online platform will be Zoom.

• Links for Zoom meetings will be sent to emails provided in registration prior to the workshop.

• Any and all questions regarding tech support can be sent to compost@queensbotanical.org.

ONLINE ETIQUETTE

QBG staff strives to provide a place of peace and safety for the enjoyment of our online audience. QBG asks all participants to act in a manner fitting for this online environment for workshops. Please be aware of your surroundings, what you are sharing via your device's camera, and the background of wherever you choose to take part.

CANCELLATIONS

In the case that an event is cancelled, you will be notified via email. Please check our website or social media for updated information.

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PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY

Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) occasionally photographs or films visitors and activities on site to support our mission in promotional media and materials, including print, online, broadcast, and social media. By attending this event, you grant permission to QBG use your likeness in perpetuity, in all forms of print and digital media used to promote, publicize, or advertise the Garden, its activities, and programs. If you do not give QBG permission to take and use your image, you must notify an event organizer or staff when you arrive for this event. QBG is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

ABOUT QBG

QBG is an urban oasis where people, plants and cultures are celebrated through inspiring gardens, innovative educational programs and real-world applications of environmental stewardship. QBG is located on property owned by the City of New York, and its operation is made possible in part by public funds provided through the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, Queens Borough President, the New York City Council, State elected officials, the New York State Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, along with corporate, foundation, and individual supporters. For more information, visit www.queensbotanical.org or call (718) 886-3800.