Learn how to transform everyday food scraps and yard debris into a valuable soil amendment during the Free Compost Workshop at Cottage Grove’s Community Sharing Garden.
Designed for everyone from beginning composters to experienced gardeners, this hands-on workshop covers how composting works, which materials belong in a compost pile and the different composting methods and bins available for home use. Knowledgeable backyard composting specialists will lead the program and answer practical questions about creating and maintaining a successful compost system.
Whether you are interested in reducing household waste, improving your garden soil or troubleshooting an existing compost pile, this workshop offers useful information that can be applied at home.
Event details
Saturday, September 5, 2026
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Community Sharing Garden
1440 Birch Avenue
Cottage Grove, Oregon 97424
The garden is located behind the Community Sharing program building. Participants should enter through the gate on O Street.
Admission: This workshop is free to attend.
Contact and accessibility: For additional information, contact OSU Extension Service–Lane County at 541-344-5859. Disability-related accommodation requests should be made to Lane County Extension Service by August 29, 2026.
The workshop is presented by the OSU Extension Service, with the City of Eugene cooperating in the delivery of the compost education program.