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Our workshops always fill up, pre-registration is necessary. See below for all upcoming workshops. Select “Buy tickets” under any of the upcoming workshops to register. Alternatively you can call the Centre at 250-386-9676 or email us at office@compost.bc.ca. For information about accessibility on our site, see accessibility information.
Compost Education Centre members have access to 1 or more free workshop tickets. There is a pay-what-you can ticket option for anyone who self-identifies as BIPOC and/or low-income.
Upcoming Workshops
3-Part Fermentation Series
From vinegar to condiments to veggies - ferment it all, your gut microbiome will thank you.
FREE In-person Workshop: Composting Basics
Learn to make your own backyard compost- a living soil amendment rich in nutrients and micro-organisms!
Bugs in the Garden: the Good, the Bad, and the Merely Ugly
Learn how to distinguish common beneficial insects from similar pests
FREE Workshop: Under the Microscope – Living Soils
Learn about the tiny life in the soil that provide incredible ecological services!
Plant Identification
Come learn the basics of identifying plants in the garden, and while out in nature!
Free Tour: The CEC Demonstration Gardens
Come see our gardens, composting systems and so much more; guided by our expert staff!
Summer Fruit Tree Pruning
Learn how to properly prune fruit trees and vines in the summer
Salt-Brine Fermented Vegetables
Preserve bountiful produce with salt-brine vegetable fermentation
Do-It-Yourself: Creative Cooking with what you’ve got
Reduce waste and save money in the kitchen by getting creative!
Herbal Winter Wellness
Be ready for the cold and flu season by learning how to stock and use a DIY herbal medicine cabinet.
Grow Your Own Mushrooms
Learn the main steps used to cultivate mushrooms at home using low tech methods.
Do-It-Yourself: Clothes Mending and Altering
Shirt has a hole, pants don't fit? Come learn quick, easy, and enjoyable textile fixes!
FREE In-person Workshop: Composting Basics
Learn to make your own backyard compost- a living soil amendment rich in nutrients and micro-organisms!
