Registration for Master Compost Class- Deadline March 31, 2010

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Master Compost Class

Become a Master Composter

Applications are now being accepted for the revived Master Composter training program. The program is sponsored by Bernalillo County Extension Service in partnership with the City of Albuquerque. The Bernaillo County Extension Service is a "sister" to the Master Gardener Program.

A Master Composter is a volunteer trained to teach others about home composting. Students will complete a 20 hour program covering the science, materials and methods of composting and soil amending taught by local experts. Graduates will be required to volunteer 10 hours of community outreach in 2010.

The potential student should have composting experience and the desire to share information at various venues in the community. It is not necessary to be a Master Gardener in order to take Master Composter training.

The classes will be on April 24-25 and May 1-2, 2010. From 9AM-4:30PM on all 4 days at the Open Space Visitor Center, 6500 Coors Blvd., NW, ABQ,87103. There will be a $25.00 administrative fee, refundable to those who complete all aspects of the program. Star composting guru instructors include Jim Brooks, Steve Glass, Walter Dods, Jill Holbert, Mike Salas, John Zarola & Joe Bailey.