2013 Calendar of Events Comox Valley Compost Education Centre LOCATION: 4795 Headquarters Road, Courtenay BC
CENTRE HOURS: THURS FRI SUN: 12 AM – 5 PM SAT: 8 AM – 1 PM CONTRACT EDUCATOR: Patty Rose TEL: 250 898-1086
APRIL April 11th Compost education centre opens for the season.
The Comox Strathcona waste managment service supports waste reduction education and offers workshops to assist with waste diversion and conservation free of charge.
April 18th YOUTH MASTER COMPOSTER COURSE Time: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Date: April 18, 25 and May 2, 9 + 5 volunteer hours Location: Comox Valley compost education centre Youth master composters are people between the ages of 13 and 17 that encourage people in their community to start composting, and offer support to people who are already backyard composting and may be having difficulties or need encouragement. They will also be an essential part of the region’s solid waste management plan to reduce the amount waste going into the landfill. What’s in it for me? · raise awareness of the benefits of composting · to encourage more people to compost at home · to support those already composting to ensure they are successful in maintaining their composting activities. If you’re enthusiastic about achieving these goals then the master composter course right for you. To register or for more information on this training, including a copy of the course outline, please contact Patty Rose 250-898-1086. April 20th Earth Day at the compost education centre Time: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Come visit the compost education centre on Earth Day. Learn more about waste diversion programs and other conversation programs.
MAY May 4th USE WATER MORE EFFICIENTLY WITH SMART CONTROLS Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am The Comox Valley Regional District will soon be launching an outdoor irrigation rebate program which will be available to homeowners connected to the Comox Valley local water service area. Residents are encouraged to attend a pre-launch event that will explain how much smart controls can significantly reduce your outdoor water use while maintaining a healthy lawn and garden. Get the insider scoop on how to qualify for a $300 rebate and have your technical questions answered by a professional irrigation designer. Location: Banquet room at the Comox Valley Curling Club 4835 Headquarters Road, Courtenay May 5th – May 11th International Composting Awareness Week May 11th POWER OF R - RE-PURPOSING SOMETHING FOR MOM WITH GAYLE BATES Time: 10:00 am There’ll be lots of ideas about how to create a gift that is wonderful for both your Mother and the Earth, but also some hands on crafting with CSWM waste reduction educator, Gayle Bates. This is a great opportunity for parents and kids 6 – 12 to work together on an original gift of love. Come with your creativity and any crafting items you’d like to share. (No glitter, please.)
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PHOTO: Youth master composter course runs on April 18th, 25th and May 2nd,9th.