Composting 101

Sherman Natural Prairie and Community Garden
compost bin with wheelbarrow and basket full of plant debris and old produce
Event Date(s)
Event Time
-
Location
Advocate Sherman Hospital (Elgin)
Event Fee
$0.00
County
Kane

Join the Kane County Master Gardeners who volunteer at Sherman Natural Prairie and Community Garden for Composting 101 on Wednesday, Sept. 10. This FREE afternoon program includes a classroom presentation followed by hands-on instruction in the Sherman Community Garden.

What will I learn?

  • How composting benefits our garden and our community
  • Basic components of composting
  • Mechanics of composting
  • Setting up a composting system at home
  • How to use compost in your garden or yard

When: Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Time: 1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Advocate Sherman Hospital, 1425 N. Randall Rd., Elgin. Park at the main hospital entrance.
Important notes:

  • Registration required for each person. Space is limited. No cost for this program.
  • Please come dressed for weather and work, as this event includes hands-on in the garden, as well as in-class instruction.
  • Continuing Education Master Gardener Credit: 2.5 Credit Hours

For questions or if you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, call the office at 630-584-6166 or email stojand@illinois.edu. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting your access needs.
 

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