Online pre-registration is available, or call 704-432-1970. Registration is required.
Classes include:

Home Composting
Learn the how’s and why’s of home composting, proper soil preparation and management, mulching, and grasscycling. Participants will take home a free wire compost bin and a booklet on home composting. (Maximum 20 students per class) 

• March 30, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Latta Plantation Shelter #3
• April 6, 10 a.m. to noon, McDowell Nature Center
• April 28, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Bette Rae Thomas Rec Center
• May 4, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Mint Hill Town Hall 
• May 11, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., CMC-University Hospital Garden
• May 25, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Bette Rae Thomas Rec Center

Green Giving
Learn to give green by creating one-of-a-kind gifts from re-purposed items and enjoy a more Earth-friendly special occasion. Participants will receive written information on green gift giving. (Maximum 20 students per class) 

• April 27, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hal Marshall Building

Bokashi
Learn to make and use Bokashi, a fermented wheat bran mixture used to pickle kitchen food waste to help it compost quicker. Participants will need to bring an 18-gallon square bin. A detailed informational email will be sent to students shortly after registering. (Maximum 10 students per class)

• July 13, 10 a.m. to noon , Hal Marshall Building

Gardening & Composting
Learn the basics of preparing a compost garden. Participants will receive written information on home gardening, including a Piedmont plant schedule, and will have the option to take home a compost wire bin. Native plants, vegetables and herbs are highlighted in this course. (Maximum 20 students per class) 

• May 11, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Latta Plantation
• May 18, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., St. Alban’s Community Garden 
• June 8, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Little Sugar Creek Garden

For more information, visit www.wipeoutwaste.com.