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Backyard Composting Made Simple

Program Type:

Lectures

Age Group:

Adults
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will close on March 19, 2026 @ 6:30pm.

Program Description

Event Details

Join us to learn more about composting. Explore the environmental benefits, how it helps the everyday garden, tips for composting and best methods for composting.

 Robert Lavorgna has taught “Composting for the Backyard Gardener” a multi-week class for the OLLI program at UCONN Waterbury Branch; mentored students at the UCONN Master Gardener Program; presented and discussed gardening and composting in many locations throughout northwestern Connecticut; presented Composting Basics at the Simsbury Sustainability Fair; and was a Garden Associate at White Flower Farm assisting in design, selection and care of plants. 

Like all Southbury Public Library programs, this event is free to attend and open to anyone regardless of town of residency. Registration is required. This program is sponsored by Sustainable Southbury and UCONN. For more information about this program, please email Rebecca at rrandall@biblio.org or call the reference desk at 203-262-0626 ext 130.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

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