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Written by Carol Benner, Program Administrator Ottawa Soil and Water Conservation District
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Wednesday, 16 April 2008 |
On Tuesday, May 13th, the Sandusky County Park District in cooperation
with the Joint Solid Waste Management District and the Ottawa Soil and
Water Conservation District will be offering an opportunity to learn
different ways to compost. There will be two Compost Clinics held on
the 13th-one at 10 a.m. and one at 6:30 p.m. The clinics will be held
at the Hayes Presidential Center (Spiegel Grove) in Fremont.
On Tuesday, May 13th, the Sandusky County Park District in cooperation with the Joint Solid Waste Management District and the Ottawa Soil and Water Conservation District will be offering an opportunity to learn different ways to compost. There will be two Compost Clinics held on the 13th-one at 10 a.m. and one at 6:30 p.m. The clinics will be held at the Hayes Presidential Center (Spiegel Grove) in Fremont.
Composting is the biological decomposition of organic matter under controlled conditions. It happens through the action of microorganisms such as bacteria, molds or fungi, actinomycetes and protozoa. Larger creatures such as mites, millipedes, sowbugs and earthworms also help to decompose the organic matter. These decomposers work best when their environment is damp, airy and warm. To create suitable conditions, it's useful to understand more about the process. Attending the clinic on May 13th will teach all of this and more. Attendees will also be given a tour of the grounds. Cost to attend the workshop is $5 and must be paid in advance.
Call Debbie Haubert at 419-334-4495 to reserve a spot. The clinic is open to residents of Ottawa, Sandusky and Seneca Counties. Each class size is limited to 50 individuals.
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