Now in its fourth decade, Seattle Tilth offers the Master Composter / Soil Builder program in partnership with Seattle Public Utilities to train community members to become compost educators -- and climate change heroes! Compost reduces global warming, storm water pollution and food waste while building healthy soil and growing healthy plants.



A diverse team of community volunteers participates in 28 hours of classroom learning, hands-on practice and field trips. Learn how to compost while learning about soil science, natural yard care and recycling.

Training includes eight sessions during four weeks starting on Tuesday, March 22 in Seattle's Wallingford neighborhood (4649 Sunnyside Ave N).

After the training, each Master Composter contributes 35 hours of volunteer outreach, teaching practical techniques to other community members throughout the city. Volunteers work on projects of their own choosing – at schools, churches, community centers, businesses and community gardens.

Food waste is such a problem that the City of Seattle prohibits food waste from going in the garbage.    



Questions? 
Come to a Seattle Tilth volunteer orientation to get your questions answered:
Volunteer Orientation
▪ Tuesday, Feb. 23, 6-7 p.m. at Bradner Gardens Park; 1730 Bradner Place S
The Master Composter/Soil Builder program is managed by Seattle Tilth and sponsored by Seattle Public Utilities.