Klarides-Ditria shares information on compost bin, rain barrel sale

The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG) announced it is offering backyard composters, rain barrels, and related accessories at wholesale prices to residents of the Naugatuck Valley Region. Residents can pre-order at the NVCOG online store (connecticut.compostersale.com/nvcog2/) through Thursday, May 2, 2024. This is a pick-up event only.  Items will be available for pick-up May 4 between 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Seymour Community Center, 20 Pine St., Seymour.  Backyard composters are a great way for residents to turn food and yard waste into valuable compost that can be used to amend soil for vegetables, flowers, and lawns. Rain barrels can provide a reliable source of chemical free water for outdoor uses such as watering lawns and gardens by collecting rainwater. The NVCOG strives to help communities reduce the volume and cost of municipal solid waste disposal by diverting organics from the waste stream and help conserve drinking water by providing an alternative water source for outdoor needs.  The public is encouraged to visit the NVCOG webpage for more information and resources on backyard composting, including a video of an informational workshop with a Master Composter.

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Derby Public Library to host presentation on gardening Wednesday

DERBY - Seed Starting & Composting will be presented by Massaro Community Farm of Woodbridge at 6:30 p.m. this Wednesday at Derby Public Library.

The presentation is for all ages.

Unravel the mysteries of gardening during this informative session, taught by Advanced Certified Master Gardener Rachel Ziesk, who has been teaching gardening classes for over 10 years.

Learn about seed starting - what to start indoors, direct seed outdoors, or plant in the fall - and the basics of composting.

You can practice these skills later in the free community garden located on the Caroline Street side of the Library!

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

Register at http://bit.ly/3ZWoLzI

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Ansonia Library to host trash reduction pilot program kickoff fair

ANSONIA - Stop by the Ansonia Library this Saturday, Jan. 21 between 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for the Trash Reduction Pilot Program Kickoff Fair. 

The City is giving away free household compost bins (!!!), snacks, and tons of information about the program. All are welcome. Bring your questions and ideas.
You can also check out the library's new environmental book collection for kids and adults! 
https://reducethetrashct.com/ansonia

The Library is at 53 S. Cliff St.

This is shared from NVCOG Reduce the Trash Facebook page.

Learn about composting Saturday at Ansonia Nature Center

ANSONIA - Do you buy soil every year to amend your garden?
Have you started “composting,” but really just have a pile of veggie scraps sitting in your back yard?
Do you want to compost but don’t know if you have the time or space?

A Composting 101 program will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center, 10 Deerfield Road. 

Domingo Medina, owner, Peels and Wheels Composting https://peelsandwheelscompost.wordpress.com/about/), will share the ins and outs of composting and why it’s so important given the impact waste has on the environment. 

You will hear the science, see the process, and build tangible skills that can enable you to start the process of composting at home. 

Already an expert composter? You can still learn something new about the health of the soil you make, or even share some of your own experience. 

Sign up now as space is limited.

Massaro Farm of Woodbridge is partnering with the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center for this event.

Suggested donation is $6 for the presenter and the Ansonia Nature Center for their time and space.